Tiny Garden Ep 5: Urban gardening and farming in Singapore ft. Noreen Loh, Jack Yam, and Adrian Chua

Learn how to create a mixed media sculpture with both organic and inorganic materials from artist Noreen Loh, how to grow kai ...

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🌱 The speaker has had many different jobs before finding their true calling as an artist and creator.

🔄 Constant change brings the speaker comfort and they are always exploring new things.

🔨 The speaker shares a step-by-step process for creating a mixed media sculpture using both organic and inorganic materials.

🌿 The speaker enjoys gardening and finds joy in harvesting and sharing their plants.

📚 When the speaker became curious about gardening, they turned to a local online gardening community for answers and decided to document their gardening adventures to share with others.

🌱 The speaker believes in loving their neighbor and this philosophy is reflected in their life and projects.

🌿 The speaker shares a step-by-step process for growing kailan and red bayam leafy greens in pots, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses.

🎨 The speaker believes that when it comes to design, the more things stay the same, the more it should be different.

♻️ The speaker shares their passion for using sustainable materials, such as cardboard, in their design projects, including creating an entire living room.

Timestamped Summary

00:08 The speaker is always trying to learn new things, but time is a problem.

01:23 The speaker will be creating a mixed media sculpture using organic and inorganic materials.

01:54 The process begins by mixing cement and pouring it into a pre-made mold.

02:09 After the cement dries, a circle is drawn around the base and glue is added.

02:24 Fine turf is added and then brushed off once it is dry.

03:35 Flower petals are created by laser cutting laminate sheets and gluing them together.

03:46 The petals are added to the base of a dried crespedia plant and a stigma is added.

04:01 A scabiosa stellata petal is threaded through the stem of the crust media flower.

04:46 Crystal black sand is poured into the hole of the cement base and cement tile pieces are added on top.

05:37 The speaker's love thy neighbor project involves growing kailan and red bayam.

06:06 The pot is filled with lacquer and pre-mixed soil is added.

06:38 Seedlings from a local farm are planted in the pot and misted with water.

09:18 The speaker is creating an entire living room using cardboard for a family with kids.

09:22 Tropical plants are added to the cardboard living room to add color and freshness.

10:39 The cardboard furniture is small and can be placed on stands, tables, or shelves.

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Q&A

What are some of the jobs the person had before finding their calling?

They worked in a factory, as a core operator for a telecommunication company, as a florist, and as an illustrator and photographer.

What materials are needed for the mixed media sculpture?

Cement, dried twigs, glue, fine turf, flower petals, dried crespedia plant, stigma of a banksia flower, dry scabiosa stellata petal, crystal black sand, cement tile pieces, incense figurine, and a balancing twig.

How can the mixed media sculpture be used?

It can be placed on open shelves or coffee tables to add a sense of calmness to your space.

How did the person get into gardening?

Their wife's mom gave them some plants that flowered but didn't bear fruits, sparking their curiosity and desire to learn more.

What materials are needed to grow leafy greens?

A pot, lacquer, pre-mixed soil, seedlings, and water.

How long does it take for kailan to grow to a substantial size?

It takes about two weeks.

What is the purpose of designing with cardboard?

To create earth-friendly and sustainable living spaces, using sustainable materials.