Community In Bloom Awards 2018 People’s Choice Awards Community In Bloom NParks has been spearheading the Community In Bloom (CIB) programme to create communities within housing estates, educational institutions and organisations in Singapore by partnering various stakeholders including residents, government agencies, grassroots organisations, schools and organisations. Community In Bloom Awards The biennial Community In Bloom (CIB) Awards recognise and reward gardening efforts of Singapore’s gardening groups. The Awards aim to motivate and encourage community to improve the standards of their and to continue to enjoy gardening as a fun and healthy activity. People’s Choice Award

• Chosen from publicly accessible winning gardens from the Excellence Awards • The with the most public votes wins • Voting closes on the 15th of July, 2018 People’s Choice Award Nominees

• Al-Mawaddah Mosque • Bukit Batok Zone 2 Residents’ Committee – Cosy Garden • Bukit Batok Zone 2 Residents’ Committee – Culture & Arts Garden • Eng Kong and Cheng Soon Neighbourhood Committee • Moulmein-Goldhill Neighbourhood Committee • Jurong Spring Zone D Residents’ Committee • Nee Soon South Zone C Residents’ Committee Best Community Garden – Organisation Al-Mawaddah Mosque Best Community Garden: Organisation

Al-Mawaddah Mosque

Community Outreach • Actively engages other mosques and nearby gardens to share gardening knowledge • Shares additional harvests with the mosque community and Muhammadiyah Welfare Home • Garden is a popular wedding photography spot for couples

Avoid 12.00noon-2.00pm on Fridays 151 Compassvale Bow (Friday prayers) Best Community Garden: Organisation

Al-Mawaddah Mosque

Horticulture Excellence • Over 30 edible species and 30 ornamental species • 6 unique gardens: • Edibles Garden • Orchid Garden • Fern Garden • Purple Garden • Succulent Garden • Rooftop Garden • Awarded the BCA Greenmark certificate Diamond Award – Public Estate Bukit Batok Zone 2 RC – Cosy Garden Diamond Award: Public Estate Bukit Batok Zone 2 RC – Cosy Garden

Community Outreach • Regularly assist in setting up new community gardens all over Singapore • Host schools, preschools, other community gardens to learn about biodiversity and edibles • Conduct sculpture and gardening workshops in schools and community gardens

Behind Blk 106 Bukit Batok Central Opening hours: 8.00am-8.30pm Diamond Award: Public Estate Bukit Batok Zone 2 RC – Cosy Garden

Horticulture Excellence • Wide variety of • 30 species of edibles on rotation, with a significant portion of uncommon species • At least 10 species of succulents and cacti on display • DIY green walls and trellises featuring flowering and fruiting vines • Make their own eco-enzymes and Best Community Garden – Public Estate Bukit Batok Zone 2 – Culture & Arts Garden Best Community Garden: Public Estate Bukit Batok Zone 2 RC Arts and Culture Garden

Community Outreach • Previously nominated for Best new Community Garden in 2016

• Assisted in setting up gardens at the NTUC Nursing Home rooftop, and at Hope Village in Cambodia • Regularly hosts and conducts workshops for other community gardens, schools, and charities

Behind Blk 106 Bukit Batok Central Opening hours: all day Best Community Garden: Public Estate Bukit Batok Zone 2 RC Arts and Culture Garden

Horticulture Excellence • Over 50 species of ornamental and biodiversity attracting plants, of which 10 are native • Open concept, fenceless garden that encourages residents to use the space • Award-winning sculptures were from previous Singapore Garden Festivals and designed by two of their members Best New Community Garden – Private Estate Eng Kong and Cheng Soon NC Best New Community Garden: Private Estate

Eng Kong and Cheng Soon NC

Community Outreach • Collaborates with charities (eg. Ashram Halfway House, Hannah Senior Centre) to conduct workshops • Regularly conduct talks for other community gardens and the public on vermicomposting, orchid growing and organic pest control • A focal point for community events in their neighbourhood with regular sharing of plants Opposite 183 Lorong Kismis, Opening hours: 7.00am-7.00pm behind the playground Best New Community Garden: Private Estate

Eng Kong and Cheng Soon NC

Horticulture Excellence • Wide range of plants, including: • 50 types of edibles • 14 species of orchids • 85 types of ornamentals • Have a solar-powered hybrid / system for growing vegetables • Have an extensive biodiversity corner with native and pollinator-attracting plants Best Community Garden – Private Estate Moulmein-Goldhill NC Best Community Garden: Private Estate

Moulmein-Goldhill NC

Community Outreach • A fenceless garden that serves as the main space for community gatherings • Regularly conducts cooking and gardening demos for residents and visiting gardeners • Works with Monfort Healthcare patients at At Risk Youth Corps for garden visits and workshops

Next to 78 Goldhill Avenue Opening hours: all day Best Community Garden: Private Estate

Moulmein-Goldhill NC

Horticulture Excellence • Have at least 30 varieties of edibles, many uncommon, including: • Durian saplings • Abiu tree • Featured in the biennial architecture show in Vienna • Have made a trellis corner to feature hanging plants Best New Community Garden – Public Estate Jurong Spring Zone D RC Best New Community Garden: Public Estate

Jurong Spring Zone D RC

Community Outreach • Regularly shares harvest and cuttings with residents and nearby gardens • Host visits from nearby preschools and new gardens • A popular spot for block parties and potluck for the residents

549 Jurong West Street 42 Opening hours: all day Best New Community Garden: Public Estate

Jurong Spring Zone D RC

Horticulture Excellence • More than 30 species of edibles and pollinator attracting ornamentals • Plants are mulched with homemade compost and wood chips • Garden landscaped with DIY decorations Diamond Award – Public Estate Nee Soon South Zone C RC Diamond Award: Public Estate Nee Soon South Zone C RC

Community Outreach • Regularly receive visits from educational institutions like NTU • Host numerous community festivals and events, like the lantern festival • Have garden Workout and Bonding Days during public holidays 809 Yishun Ring Road Opening hours: 7:30am-8:00pm (in Yishun Neighbourhood Park) Diamond Award: Public Estate Nee Soon South Zone C RC

Horticulture Excellence • Grow a wide variety of ornamental, edibles, herbs & spices, with close to 100 species • Upcycle materials like tyres and bicycles to create focal points in the garden • Use organic methods to manage pests in the garden Garden Visit Etiquette

• When visiting gardens, remember to greet the gardeners! • Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints • Stay on paths to prevent trampling of plants • The best time to visit the gardens are when the gardeners are in. Gardeners are generally around in the morning (7am-10am) or evening (5.30pm-7pm) • Please note that the gardens may be closed during inclement weather Congratulations to All Participants & Winners! For more information on Community In Bloom, visit our website: www.nparks.gov.sg/cib

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