The World in a Garden: Singapore's Gardens by the Bay

2016 | Home & Garden

Two soaring conservatories, filled with cool-climate plants from around the world. An indoor mountain and waterfall, wreathed in mist. Eighteen towering Supertrees, rising as high as 16 storeys, clad with a profusion of ferns, bromeliads, orchids. More than 1.5 million plants, consisting of some 18,000 plant groups, spread over an area equivalent to 90 football fields. A haven for wildlife in the new downtown. A recreational hub for the people of Singapore. A shining beacon for travellers from all corners of the globe. A dream of perpetual springtime in the Tropics. A vision made reality.Easy-to-read text provides interesting information on the people, places, programmes and plants. Follow-up book to Perpetual Spring: Singapore's Gardens by the Bay (2012)

Bonnie Tinsley (Author)