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 !
Moving up to our Farm, heading towards the first stop of the Hydroponics Farm.
The Nutrient Mixing Centre - This is the place where the nutrient is processed for the growing of our leafy vegetables and culinary herbs.
After germination, the young seedlings are transferred to the nursery until the roots are developed.
"These are the different parts of the seedlings, the roots, stem, seed leaves, true leaves and the black thing that hangs on the seed leaf is the seed coat..." 
When the roots are developed and the 3rd true leaf appears, the young seedling can be transferred into the greenhouse.
Sweet Basil, the No.1 herb in the Farm, is widely used for cooking, western and also in 
It has an alluring scent that whets the appetite...
It was a sensual experience for the young learners too...
The Cold Room - The students were treated to a chill out time. The daily harvested crops are left in the cold room to maintain freshness until delivery.
The students also get to walk in to a greenhouse, to touch and smell some of the 
Some of the mint in the hydroponics system, pineapple mint, 
Sweet corns are also grown in the system. The students get to see the male and female parts of the corn.
Fresh vegetables from the greenhouse up for 
As the vegetables are pesticide free, the students get to taste the vegetables without cooking.
The Final Stop in the growing stages of hydroponics - transplanting of the young seedlings into the culture panels.
Browsing through the store....
Finally making the payment. The guide also cannot help but give last minute instructions as to the taking care of the plants the students bought.