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http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/botanic-gardens-top-park-asia-again-20140618
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bougainvillea - (Photo's descriptive texts)
http://pentagist.com/5-popular-flowers-field-gardening/ - (Photo's descriptive texts)
By Cheryl Faith Wee, The Straits Times, mypaper, myp@sph.com.sg, Published on Jun 18, 2014
PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES
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My Paper, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, Page A4, News, Top Stories
FOR the second year in a row, the Singapore Botanic Gardens has been ranked the top park in Asia by leading United States travel website TripAdvisor.
Overall, the Singapore Botanic Gardens came in 11th in the world, with Stanley Park in Vancouver ranked No. 1.
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The ranking was determined through an algorithm that considered the number of ratings and the quality of ratings on a scale of one to five, over a year.
"It is difficult not to use words like stunning when talking about the marvellous Botanic Gardens of Singapore," wrote TripAdvisor user Suratrichard from Thailand in December.
"As you walk into the gardens, you keep finding more and more beautiful plants which are nearly all clearly labelled."
In a press statement yesterday, Nigel Taylor, director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, said: "This is an encouragement to us as we continue to work towards conserving the living heritage of the gardens for future generations to enjoy."
TripAdvisor chief marketing officer Barbara Messing said in a press release: "TripAdvisor travellers have helped identify some of the best attractions around the globe.
"These award-winning landmarks and parks are an ideal starting point for taking in the world's must-see sights."
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By then, the Botanic Gardens MRT station on the Circle Line will be connected to the Downtown Line. Another station will also open near the attraction on the future Thomson Line.
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The opening of the Botanic Gardens MRT station in 2011 added half a million visits per year.
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The 155-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens had submitted its bid to become the country's first Unesco World Heritage Site earlier this year. The results will be revealed next year.
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http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/foliage-plants-theres-more-to-a-garden-then-just-flowers.htm
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It is a hit here too. Ms Ryane Wong, 24, said it is the ideal picnic spot.
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http://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/color/creating-colorful-foliage-gardens/
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"It is pretty, sitting next to the water, and you can sometimes see birds. It is a good place to chill and hang out," the project executive said.
By Cheryl Faith Wee, The Straits Times, mypaper, myp@sph.com.sg, Published on Jun 18, 2014
The lake's name was inspired by swans populating it. The pair of mute swans was imported from Amsterdam.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Lake_%28Singapore%29
Added to the gardens in 1866, the lake covers an area of about 15,000 m² (1.5ha). The lake was closed for upgrading in 2003, and it was completed in April 2005 as part of the gardens' Tanglin Core Redevelopment.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Lake_%28Singapore%29
This orchid, a hybrid between Vanda hookeriana and Vanda teres, is hardy and free flowering. It is Singapore’s first orchid hybrid and was named by Mr H. N. Ridley, the first director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1893. Ridley named the plant after Agnes Joaquim in whose garden the hybrid originated. In 1981, it was selected to be the National Flower of Singapore for its beauty, resilience and year-round blooming quality.
Picture is taken on 11 April 2014 at 1:04pm
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http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/docs/diy_guide/Nparks_eguide_NOG_final.pdf
Singapore Botanic Gardes' Rain Forest is one of the oldest remnants of primary rainforests in Singapore.
The 6.2 hectares of rainforest is home to 314 species of flora and gives an indication of the wonderful richness of tropical plants. The Singapore Botanic Gardens' Rain Forest is a national treasure not only for its rich biodiversity, but also because it is part of the original site of the Botanic Gardens founded in 1859.
More than 80% of its plant species are rare or endangered not only in the Gardens but also in Singapore. Hence it is critical that these species are conserved within one of the last remaining primary forests of Singapore.
The rainforest is a multi-layered wonder. There are three layers of trees in a rainforest – the emergents (45m), the canopy tree layer (35m) and the lower tree layer (25m). Then there is the understorey layer that is made of plants able to survive heavy shading imposed by the canopy above. As you discover different species of trees and plants in the rainforest, try to tell which ones belong to which layer.
This is a boardwalk trail and therefore makes for easy walking. Look out for the signs which will point you to paths that are accessible via wheelchairs. It is a trail also suitable for families with young children and seniors.
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http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/docs/SBG_Rainforest_%20E-guide_FINAL.pdf
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http://addgrainonearth.com/2012/10/21/2-the-5-dollars-note-tree/
This “love and Peace” global sculpture campaign is by Ana Tzarev. It was inspired by her belief that art and flowers speak a universal language, one capable of being understood and appreciated by everybody, everywhere. At a time when we are too often defined and divided by our differences, these flowers travel the world as reminders of what brings us together, and of the beauty of the world we all share.
Love & Peace places Tzarev’s large fiberglass sculptures of poppy flowers in public spaces around the world. The flowers have been installed in cities such as London, Rome, Shenzhen, New York, Singapore, and Prague. Visitors of the sculptures can use social media to participate in the Campaign, including a free mobile phone app that allows visitors to post photos of themselves and their friends in front of the sculptures on the Love & Peace website (http://www.lovepeaceflower.com/).
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http://www.anatzarev.com/exhibitions-info?id=85
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bougainvillea
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