Tiny Garden Ep 1: Urban gardening and farming in Singapore ft. Charles Loh, Jack Yam, and Cherin Tan

Learn how to make your own terrarium, grow pea sprouts and red cabbage microgreens, and how to design a balcony garden.

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Key insights about video Tiny Garden Ep 1: Urban gardening and farming in Singapore ft. Charles Loh, Jack Yam, and Cherin Tan

🌱 Nature-inspired designs can be simple, yet challenging to create.

🌱 Terrariums are self-sufficient and resource-hungry, making them an ideal design choice.

🌱 Glass domes and dried wood are key materials needed for terrarium creation.

🌱 Designing terrariums for others brings joy and a sense of fulfillment.

🌱 Gardening can be an unexpected passion and a source of new discoveries.

🌱 Microgreens, like pea sprouts and red cabbage, can be easily grown in basic containers.

🌱 Incorporating nature into limited spaces requires careful planning and consideration of sunlight availability.

🌱 Grouping plants according to their family types can help with their care and maintenance.

🌱 Outdoor spaces, such as balconies, can be made more interesting with curved and fluid designs.

🌱 Choosing plants for design purposes brings life, energy, and evolution to the overall aesthetic.

Timestamped Summary

00:31 The creator reflects on how he can incorporate design in nature into his work.

01:08 The creator visits an aquascape shop and is inspired by the natural design.

01:30 The creator discovers terrariums and realizes they are what he has been looking for.

02:14 The creator starts documenting his terrarium creations on Instagram and gains followers.

02:25 The creator strives to create authentic and simple designs that are true to nature.

02:36 The creator designs a terrarium for a coffee table using plants suited to the local climate.

03:00 The basic materials needed for a terrarium are discussed.

03:08 The creator provides a step-by-step guide on creating a terrarium.

04:04 Maintenance tips for terrariums are provided, such as misting every two weeks and avoiding direct sunlight.

04:21 The joy of harvesting and sharing terrariums is mentioned.

04:38 The creator's interest in gardening is sparked when his wife receives plants that don't bear fruit.

05:06 The creator turns to online gardening communities for answers and decides to document his gardening adventures.

05:30 The creator shares a project on growing pea sprouts and red cabbage microgreens.

05:43 The basic materials needed for growing microgreens are discussed.

06:00 The process of growing microgreens is explained.

07:06 Tips for watering microgreens to avoid crop failure are mentioned.

07:29 The importance of identifying the purpose of a design accurately is emphasized.

08:07 The creator reflects on how gardening has taught him to tackle new challenges and spark better ideas.

08:28 The connection between great designs and braver solutions is highlighted.

08:34 The desire to bring more nature into limited spaces is discussed.

09:06 The creator aims to create a fun and functional space on a small balcony.

09:27 The importance of selecting plants based on sunlight availability and their individual needs is mentioned.

09:56 Tips for selecting outdoor furniture and vessels for an outdoor space are provided.

10:32 The creator emphasizes the purpose and life that plants bring to a design.

11:17 The video ends abruptly.

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Q&A

What materials are needed to create a terrarium?

Glass containers with wide openings, pebbles for drainage, sock moss, soil, rocks or dry wood for features, eggplants and moss for decoration.

How often do you need to maintain a terrarium?

Terrariums need to be misted every two weeks and kept away from direct sunlight.

What plants can be grown as microgreens?

Pea sprouts and red cabbage are good options for growing microgreens.

How do you grow microgreens in plastic containers?

Drill holes around the plastic containers, fill one container with soil, lay the container with soil above another container, moisten the soil, and evenly distribute the seeds in the container.

How can nature be incorporated into limited spaces like balconies?

Function and experience can be introduced through plant selection based on sunlight availability, grouping plants according to their family types, and incorporating curved and fluid forms in outdoor furniture and statement pieces.