Summer in Jiuzhaigou, China - Shuzheng Village : A Tibetan Stockaded Village
1During the recent Hari Raya holidays in August 2013, I went on a tour to China. Among the several places of interest that I visited such as Chengdu city, Mt Emei, Maoxian, Leshan and Huanglong, I...
View ArticleMerry Christmas 2013 and Happy New Year 2014
During the year of 2013, I had been really really busy with hardly any time for blogging but you can find me on Facebook and I will continue to update flower names and pictures on My Nice Flowers...
View ArticleBuying flowers and plants at nurseries for Chinese New Year 2014
1.I'm back! I'm back to blogging!I have been very very busy lately. For Chinese New Year 2014, I paid a visit to Lot 61, Selangor Green Lane, Sg Buloh and look what I found ... so many...
View ArticleFo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple Jenjarom - Chinese New Year 2014
1Here are some 50 photos of my recent visit to Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom new village, near Banting town in Selangor state of Malaysia. Fo Guang Shan (FGS) is a Buddist Temple cum School...
View ArticleMy Feb 2014 DIY Garden in Malaysia and My First Million Page Views
FINALLY! I have reached my 1 millionth page views. Nothing to shout about. Many have done that and been there but for me, this is my "first", hehe. It was a lot of hard work since the day I started...
View ArticleThe school garden of my alma mater, St. Bernadette's Convent, Batu Gajah
1During the month of June 2013, I went back to visit my alma mater. This is where I spent my student days from primary to secondary school. The school is now known as SK and SMK St. Bernadette's...
View ArticlePutrajaya 2014 Highlights
Mesmerizing Colours of Putrajaya 2014 - Part 1Part 2 - Spotlight on Wedding Gardens - outdoors and indoors, table setting, floral bouquets, etc.
View ArticleMajestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
1Buffet lunch at the Contango at Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur for a special occassion.2While basking in the ambiance, I'll let the pictures do most of the talking...345678The Orchid Conservatory Room...
View ArticleMAHA 2014 Serdang - Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show
1. Visitors GuideMAHA 2014 is THE EVENT that we gardeners and everyone else related to the agriculture industry is looking forward to.The theme of MAHA 2014 is "Agroteknologi Pemangkin Transformasi"...
View ArticleChinese New Year Plants and Flowers 2015
1. Lucky bamboos and cherry blossomsHappy New Year 2015!This year Chinese New Year falls on 19th February 2015. 2015 is the Year of the Wood Sheep and it starts on February 4th, Lichun Day (立春) at...
View ArticleFo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple (馬來西亞佛光山) Jenjarom CNY 2015
1On the first day of Chinese (Lunar) New Year on February 19th, 2015, I visited the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom town in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Here are some photos of this...
View ArticleRoyal Floria Putrajaya 2015 Flower & Garden Festival
1.Floria 2015 is scheduled to be held from 30th May to 7th June 20152The theme flower this year is Lily. The theme this year is "Lily- Tapestry of Hues". Basically, members of the Liliaceae,...
View ArticleRoyal Floria Putrajaya 2015 has started!
1. Royal Floria Putrajaya 2015 was officially launched on Saturday, 30th May 2015. This is the 8th Floria which is an annual flower and gardening festival held in Malaysia. The venue is at Anjung...
View ArticleFree Guided Tours at the rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama
1. Gardenia spFree Guided Tours are now available at the rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama (for a limited period only) on every first Saturday and Sunday of the month beginning 6th and 7th June 2015 and...
View ArticleGuided Tour of the Rooftop Secret Garden of -Utama on 6th December 2015
1.Here are some pictures of what's blooming at the rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama. The first photo is a scenic view of the residential area of Petaling Jaya taken from the giant water lily pond. In...
View ArticleGuided Tour of the Rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama on 3rd Jan 2016
1. Calliandra surinamensis - Pink Powder Puff, Pink Tassel FlowerHappy New Year 2016!The Free Guided Tours at the Rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama are back again.Since June 2015, I have been working as...
View ArticleChinese New Year Plants and Flowers 2016
1. Calla LiliesThis year Chinese New Year falls on Monday, 8th February 2016 and Lichun Day is on Thursday, 4th February 2016.2016 is the Year of the yang fire Monkey and it starts on February 4th,...
View ArticleRoyal Floria Putrajaya 2016 - Soft Launch
1. Source: Putrajaya Corporation (PPj)My favourite annual local flower show is no other than Royal Floria Putrajaya which also happens to be Malaysia's largest flower and garden festival. This year...
View ArticleRoyal Floria Putrajaya 2016 - 27 May - 4 June 2016 Highlights
1Royal Floria Putrajaya 2016, Malaysia's largest annual flower show has just started. The event is scheduled to be held from Friday 27 May to Saturday 2nd June 2016. 2The venue for Royal Floria...
View ArticleHow to go to MAHA 2016 at MAEPS Serdang & INFO about MAHA 2016
1. Location Map of MAHA 2016MAHA 2016 is THE EVENT that we gardeners and everyone else with interest in the agriculture industry are looking forward to.The theme of MAHA 2016 is "Our Food Our...
View ArticleBuying Plants and Flowers for Chinese New Year 2017
1. Roosters for Year of the Fire Rooster 2017Chinese New Year falls on the 28th January 2017 and during Lap Chun (Lichun) which falls on Friday, 3rd February 2017, we will usher in the Year of the Fire...
View ArticleChinese New Year 2018 Lucky Plants and Flowers and their Symbolism
1In this post, I will touch on the auspicious names given to certain "lucky" plants and their symbolism during Chinese New Year and/or in Chinese culture.Note: This post has been updated on 8th Feb...
View ArticleThe Midnight Horror Tree - Kellie's Castle Batu Gajah Part 4
1.When you visit Kellie's Castle, there is a very spooky but fascinating tree that you must not miss seeing. I'm sure this tree is as old as the castle itself, which by now should be almost a hundred...
View ArticleThe Tropical Colonial Garden II - Kellie's Castle Batu Gajah Part 5
1A tropical garden on the grounds of the ruins of an old abandoned castle sound - interesting isn't it? Indeed I am fascinated! Look how our Bunga Raya, National Flower of Malaysia look so beautiful...
View ArticleA Celebration of the Hibiscus - Happy 56th Independence Day Malaysia!
1This is the common red Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the National Flower of Malaysia.Scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis'Brilliant Red'Family: MalvaceaeOrigin: China2.Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - our Bunga...
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