The idea of a national garden in Singapore started in 1822 when Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and a keen naturalist, developed the first ‘Botanical and Experimental Garden’ at Fort Canning. It was only in 1859 that the Gardens at its present site was founded and laid out in the English Landscape Movement’s style by an Agri-Horticultural society. The Gardens was ...
This year, the Singapore Botanic Gardens marks a series of incredible milestones, including the 10th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription! As Singapore’s first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the world’s only tropical botanical garden on the list—the Gardens stands as a treasured symbol of our City in Nature. We’re also celebrating 150 years of the ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore: New statues installed at Fort Canning Park to commemorate Singapore's first botanical garden
New statues installed at Fort Canning Park to commemorate Singapore's first botanical garden
While many gardeners struggle with "Latin names" of plants, knowing a plant's botanical name allows you to converse with gardeners all over the world. Here you can look up a plant name, discover its meaning and find a guide to pronouncing it.
TheSmartLocal: You Can Visit SG’s Oldest Colonial Bungalow That’s 127 Years Old At Singapore Botanic Gardens For Free
Built in 1898, Atbara House at Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of SG's oldest colonial-era bungalows, and you can visit it for free.
You Can Visit SG’s Oldest Colonial Bungalow That’s 127 Years Old At Singapore Botanic Gardens For Free
This year’s edition of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival is held in conjunction with the Singapore Garden Festival. From 30 July to 7 August 2022, the Gardens will bring you through a ...