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How a single hibiscus for Ganesh Kumar’s late mother transformed into a nine-storey community garden

By Channel News Asia 14 December 2024

As his garden grew, he was told he couldn’t plant in public spaces. In this episode of A Letter to Myself, Ganesh Kumar tells host Joel Chua how he worked with the authorities to create a sprawling nine-storey garden that has become an oasis to the community.

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Bukit Batok residents successfully convinced authorities to keep 17-year car park rooftop garden with over 2,000 potted plants

By Mothership.sg27 August 2021

Rooftop garden a place for residents to exercise and connect with each other. More residents have apparently started gardening at this space during Covid-19 period.

Meet the local farmers growing vegetables in underused spaces to feed S’pore sustainably

By The Straits Times12 January 2023

They plant produce in places like rooftops and community gardens to boost food security and build community spirit.

Back to the kampung days, 21st-century style

By The Business Times27 September 2024

Non-profit Ground-Up Initiative connects people with nature, themselves and others for a happier and more sustainable future.