IF YOU WANNA TO traverse the dreamscape setting featured in the 2009 film Avatar, filled with illuminated trees, plants, and magical creatures, then Penang’s 'Avatar' Secret Garden is the place for you. During the day, this section of rainforest along Tanjung Tokong’s quiet side streets, meters away from the rocky coastline, appears ordinary. By night, this section of rainforest transforms int0 a sea of fiber optics, neon, and fairy lights glowing in various hues of pink, purple, green, and blue. The free-of-charge venue contains a series of steps and boardwalks that take visitors on a journey through the mystical garden. The paths are surrounded by illuminated foliage and stone statues representing various Buddhist themes.  Near the entrance is a towering tree draped with lights, bearing a very close resemblance to Pandora’s sacred spirit tree, Eywa. Other illuminated plants include low lying shrubs, ferns, and even a field of LED poppies specifically colored to spell out messages.  Remember to visit a little before sunset allows for the opportunity to explore the beach area, where more stone statues and animal-shaped-shrubbery lead to a rocky groin. Before you go. The garden lights turn on just after sunset, usually around 7:30 p.m. There is a small paid car park near the entrance better suited to scooters due to the tight spaces and narrow streets read more

1. Putrajaya Botanical Garden, Putrajaya  A key landmark that stands out at the Putrajaya Botanical Garden is the Moroccan Pavilion, a structure inspired by Moroccan architecture. The garden is divided into five sections: Explorer's Trail, Palm Hill, Sun Gardens, Floral Gardens, and Lakeside. Based on reviews, most people visit the park for the view, to jog, and to cycle. Bicycles are available for rent. Admission into the garden is free.  However, if you want to check out the Visitor Centre, there is an entrance fee of RM3 per person. Operating hours: 9am to 7pm (Daily) Address: Lebuh Perdana Barat, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya. 2. Perdana Botanical Garden, KL   Pack a picnic basket or grab your jogging shoes and head to Perdana Botanical Garden, formerly known as Lake Gardens KL. It is one of the larger parks in the city centre. Within the vicinity, you can visit the Orchid Garden and Hibiscus Garden. Admission into the Perdana Botanical Garden is free, There is a RM1 charge per person for the Orchid and Hisbiscus Gardens on weekends. Operating hours: 7am to 8pm (Daily) Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL. 3. National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam The National Botanical Garden at Shah Alam features a variety of different activities, such as flying fox, abseiling, and riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Although some activities may be put on hold for the time being, you can still enjoy walking and cycling here. The entrance fee is RM3 each for adults and RM1 for kids. Operating hours: 9am to 5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) Address: Taman Botani Negara, Seksyen 8, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor. 4. KLCC Park, KL KLCC Park is a go-to spot for those looking for some fresh air within the city itself. The greenery is designed to surround the Petronas Twin Towers. So if you're done with nature, you can just pop into Suria KLCC for some shopping. :p It has a children's playground, a wading pool, and a jogging track, with plenty of benches around the park for you to chill at. Admission is free. Operating hours: 7am to 10pm (Daily) Address: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur. 5. KL Forest Eco Park (Taman Eko Rimba), KL Formerly known as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, the KL Forest Eco Park serves as a natural green lung for KL city dwellers. There are several walking trails between 300m and 500m in length, a playground, a campsite, and one of the more popular photo-taking spots, the canopy walk. The admission fee is RM10 (MyKad holders) and RM40 (non-MyKad holders).  Tickets for children six to 12 years old are RM1 and are free for those below six. Operating hours:  7am to 6pm (Daily) Address: Bukit Nanas, Jalan Puncak, Off Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur. 6. The Central Park, Desa ParkCity, Kepong Popular among residents and non-residents, The Central Park at Desa ParkCity is the perfect place to exercise, have a picnic, cycle, and even do your groceries nearby. It's a dog-friendly park too – so you'll be sure to get some much-needed animal therapy! Admission is free. Operating hours: 6am to 11pm (Daily) Address: C-3-1 Plaza Arkadia, 3, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur. 7. Bukit Kiara Park, TTDI No matter your age, Bukit Kiara Park is a popular spot for outdoor activities. Monkeys, monitor lizards, and snakes here are pretty common residents too. There are plenty of tortoises swimming around in the pond and there's a small stream for little ones to play in. If you're into hiking or mountain biking, the park has multiple rugged trails of different difficulty levels to explore. Admission is free. Operating hours: 6am to 9pm (Daily) Address: Jalan Abang Haji Openg, TTDI Hills, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL. 8. Taman Tugu, KL Set in the heart of KL is Taman Tugu, a 66-acre urban forest park filled with multiple trails. Admission is free. Operating hours: 7am to 6.30pm (Daily) Address: Taman Tugu, Pesiaran Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL 9. Titiwangsa Lake Park (Taman Tasik Titiwangsa), KL The lake at Titiwangsa Lake Park was originally dug up for tin mining activities. However, it's now been transformed into a popular park for families. It's also a great spot for a picnic with the city skyline as your backdrop. Bicycles and skates are usually available for rent along with pedal boats on the lake. However, there might be certain restrictions during this time. Admission is free. Operating hours: 7am to 7pm (Daily) Address: Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, 53200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. read more

Wishing all having meaningful festive holidays! We wish you joy, peace, prosperity and unity on this special celebration as we grow together towards greater heights. Please be informed that in conjunction with the nationwide celebration of Hari Raya, Our nursery will be closed on Monday (25th May 2020) and Tuesday (26th May 2020). We will resume business as usual on Wednesday (27th May 2020). Warm Regards, SJH Nursery & Landscaping Sdn. Bhd. Management & Staff read more

Earth Day is observed on April 22 around the world every year to support environmental protection. The day is dedicated to key activities such as raising awareness about the environment and its advocacy. This day, schoolchildren take part in awareness rallies, environmentalists organised several events and symposium to inform and educate people about the role of every individual in saving the environment. This year due to coronavirus(Covid19) outbreak, a lot of people can’t become a part of any such programs. But, we can surely do our bit while staying at home. 1. Plant a tree If you have seeds with you in your house, you can place them in your garden and water them daily. Trees produce oxygen which essential for both humans and wildlife to survive. But, a lot of trees are cut down every year to make homes, a shopping centre or other building projects. Planting a tree can restore the balance of the ecosystem and create a memory for you and your family. 2. Recycle Earth Day is an opportunity to teach your children about recycling. You can use the trash in your kitchen or houses like paper, plastic or aluminium and make something decorative. 3. Speak Up Take out your smartphone and share your views and the importance of protecting the natural ecosystem. 4. Watch films on environment protection Since many of you will not be working at home, you can use this opportunity to watch films or documentaries made on the above subjects. 5. Read a book You can read an online book on environment protection and increase your knowledge. Education is key to everything that you do for the ecosystem. You can share it others who may be interested in it. 6. Play with children in garden You can utilise this time to embrace nature and teach your children about the importance of spending time in nature. Nature is known to heal everything. Getting some fresh air can instantly remove stress. 7. Make sure your workplace is eco-friendly Since you are not in your office, You can keep some plants in your room. It will increase the flow of oxygen in your room and make you feel better. 8. Adopt a creature You can adopt a creature online and bring it home once the lockdown period is over. The pet will also remind you about the environment. At the same time, you will also be able to rescue and take care of your favourite animals. 9. Make list of to-do things Make a list of things that you will do in one year to bring necessary changes related to the environment. It can be keeping the surroundings clean, working with an NGO which fights against deforestation, etc. Support “Plants for Our Future” FB page Like & follow us on fb.com/plantsupply read more

LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show 19th & 20th September 2017, Battersea Park, London www.landscapeshow.co.uk   LANDSCAPE is the UK’s leading trade event, dedicated to bringing the industry together Established as the essential trade event, LANDSCAPE attracts garden designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, local authority landscaping professionals, architects, facilities managers and interior designers from all over the UK and beyond. read more

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Royal FLORIA Putrajaya will bring the concept of a family holiday to a new dimension beyond imagination when Magical Gardens themed components kicks off the holiday season that is from 27th May to 4th June 2016 at Anjung FLORIA, Precinct 4, Putrajaya. This annual flower show gets bigger and better every year and was last year given the added title of ‘Royal’ to reflect its growing prestige. This garden festival is the top event in Putrajaya’s busy calendar and over 1,000,000 people attended last year’s Floria 2015 which featured 61 showcase garden lots with 43 international participants from 23 countries. The theme of 2016 will involve a secret garden within an enchanted forest and the theme flower is the Chrysanthemum. By applying the latest technology from Europe, the Magical Gardens will feature an amazing experience through the Mystical Forest, Chrysanthemum Garden, Mermaid’s World and Candy Courtyard. These innovative technologies will excite all five senses – sight, sound, taste, smell, touch and enliven emotions. read more

What is COP21? The international political response to climate change began at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, where the ‘Rio Convention’ included the adoption of the UN Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This convention set out a framework for action aimed at stabilising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to avoid “dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.” The UNFCCC which entered into force on 21 March 1994, now has a near-universal membership of 195 parties. The main objective of the annual Conference of Parties (COP) is to review the Convention’s implementation. The first COP took place in Berlin in 1995 and significant meetings since then have included COP3 where the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, COP11 where the Montreal Action Plan was produced, COP15 in Copenhagen where an agreement to success Kyoto Protocol was unfortunately not realised and COP17 in Durban where the Green Climate Fund was created. In 2015 COP21, also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, will, for the first time in over 20 years of UN negotiations, aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C. France will play a leading international role in hosting this seminal conference, and COP21 will be one of the largest international conferences ever held in the country. The conference is expected to attract close to 50,000 participants including 25,000 official delegates from government, intergovernmental organisations, UN agencies, NGOs and civil society. To visit the official COP21 website for more information, click here. read more

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Qingdao, in East China’s Shandong province, will welcomes visitors from around the world for the 2014 International Horticultural Exposition. And It is the first coastal city to host this international event.     Design concepts and progress The whole garden is divided into 7 color zones, The red zone will combine exhibition gardens from China’s municipalities and cities from Shandong province; the orange zone aims to bring green concepts to visitors; the yellow herb zone will display how plants fight against pollution and disease; the green zone is designed to provide a garden paradise for children; the light green area will display nature through the latest scientific applications; the blue area will display advanced low-carbon technologies for green enterprises; the purple area will be an international garden where various countries can display their horticultural characteristics. The demolition of houses in the area has been completed and roads and infrastructure are under construction, and trees are being planted strategically to be in full bloom when the expo begins operation. A trial run of the expo park will begin by the end of March 2014, followed by the formal opening of the expo from April to October 2014. Unique characteristics Building an event in “world-class Chinese fashion; Shandong characteristics and Qingdao brand,” is the objective of the expo, according to Li. (Director of Qingdao Horticultural Expo Bureau and secretary-general of the Qingdao Horticultural Expo organizing committee). “It’s the 1st time the horticultural expo will be held in a coastal city in China, so aquatic plants and marine plants will be of particular interest to visitors,” said Li. Baiguo Mountain contains a lotus garden boasting more than 1,200 kinds of water lilies, including some rarities, Li said. He said the organizing committee is working with the Ocean University of China to display types of marine flora. “Most people know what beer tastes like, but little have seen hop flowers. So we may exhibit Qingdao’s branded enterprises such as Tsingdao Beer in the park,” he added. Wu added, however, the biggest highlight of the expo is to integrate the expo park with the surrounding décor of mountains and water, just like seven heavenly maidens scattering flowers and colorful belts to the earth. In terms of innovation, the Qingdao expo will use the latest technology, such as greening the roofs of all buildings, the world’s longest flower road, full Bluetooth coverage and displays reviewing previous horticultural expositions, according to Wu. In harmony with nature The expo’s organizing committee has invited Qingdao Agricultural University to conduct a general investigation of the plant resources. Birds and animals in and around the park as well as plants will be chosen according to environmental impact,” according to Li. Priority is given to protection of plants in the construction plan, such as watering and dust collecting equipment installed on drilling machines to control dust. As well, the committee is working with Tongji University to utilize kitchen and bath water for irrigation. “The horticultural expo aims to maintain Qingdao’s draw and garner constant attention from the world,” said Li. For more info. Visit : //www.qingdaoexpo2014.org/ read more