Annual visit of Boon Lay Garden Primary School

Led by Mr Fadylla Rashiman and Miss Mok Wan Kay, a group of students from Boon Lay Garden Primary School visited the Farm on 6th September 12.

All the students were given a worksheet with specific tasks to complete.First task - Sense of taste...

The students were given some sweet basil to taste. Do not be misled by the name of the plant. It is not sweet at all but a bit bitter, a bit peppery and a little bit minty...

Next Kang kong, this is not going to turn you into a "king kong" after eating...

This is one of our local vegetables - taste fantastic when stir fried with samble. However, when eaten raw, it is a bit crunchy and has a chlorophyll taste.

Second task - Sense of sight...

The start of the life cycle of a plant. The seeds are placed in a cube of sponge.

Then the seeded sponge is sent to a germination room. Air, water and warmth are the 3 conditions necessary for seeds to start germination. Take a peek, spot the trays of sponge and if your eyes are sharp, you can also spot the cracked seed coats.

Third task - Sense of Smell...

Cinnamon basil - as the name implies, it has an aromatic cinnamon smell coupled with a sweet scent. Very alluring!

Every plant has its own unique scent. Even fruit plants like the cherry tomatoes and bringjal have their own flavour.This is the favourite segment. A total of 4 types of mint to arouse your sense of smell. Each type of mint has its own degree of freshness or coolness and each has its own supporters.

And the last task - Sense of touch...
Feel the texture of the different types of leaves. Some are smooth, some are rough and some are hairy.

Some will leave traces after you have touch them. Either stain or smell...

All these learning is not possible unless the students activates the sense of hearing, penning down what they have learnt along the tour.

Finally a sense of satisfaction!

The students bought back what they desire - plants, seeds, fertilizer or accessories, entering into a whole new experience with plants - be enchanted, be enthused by our co-inhabitants on Earth !