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Blue roses to go on sale in Japan
Suntory Ltd. hopes to sell several hundred thousand roses when they go on sale next year. -AFP
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Prosperity plants snapped up
Vegetable seller takes opportunity of festive season to earn extra income by selling lucky plants. -The Star
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Land where exotic orchids thrive
Despite the diversity of native species, Sabah ironically remains a net importer of cut orchid flowers. -The Star
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Tree lovers' lobbying saves Albizias from chop
Only 13 Albizia trees in South Buona Vista Road, instead of 63 originally, will be felled now -ST
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Don't worry, they won't bite
Meet plants that 'eat' insects at GardenTech 2007
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GardenTech 2007 is now on
The popular horticulture and garden fair is back in Singapore.
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Newlyweds, divorcees in Indonesia fight global warming
Couples wanting to get married or divorced now have to spare a bit of love for the Earth under a compulsory tree-planting campaign. -AFP
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Indonesia to plant millions of trees ahead of Bali climate conference
It is losing its forest at a faster rate than any other country. -AP
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More than 1 billion trees planted in 2007: UN
Indonesia plans to plant 80 million trees in one day before the Bali conference next week. -Reuters
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Denmark warns of X'mas tree shortage
There will be a shortage of between 300,000 and 400,000 Nordmann firs in 2007. -AFP
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Scientists tout success with drought-resistant plants
The discovery could have important implications for food production and maintaining yields amid adverse conditions. -AFP
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Nature lovers fear coral project will cause damage
A group of nature lovers say the coral and marine life of Labrador Park is being destroyed by the very structures which a Singapore Polytechnic (SP) team built to save it.
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Mandai to get new nature attraction
New attraction to be ready in 2015, and will be 3 times the size of VivoCity Mall. -ST
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Plans for 3rd animal attraction, new nature cluster in Mandai
Plans to make it a top nature destination in Asia, nestled in a tropical rainforest and freshwater setting. -ST
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Asean to issue declaration on greening the region
Leaders will unveil a plan to plant trees on millions of hectares in the region by 2020 to absorb greenhouse gases. -AP
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Gardens by the Bay - Phase 1 ready by end 2010
Gardens by the Bay will eventually cover a total 101 ha, with three themed gardens at Marina South, Marina East and Marina Centre. The first of these three gardens broke ground today. -ST
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Neighbourhoods in bloom following success of NPark's programme
The Community In Bloom programme has resulted in gardens of fruit and vegetables sprouting across Singapore.
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Undersea garden takes root
S'pore Poly team creates marine site off Labrador for corals to regrow.
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The Gardens' Talk Series (Nov 2007): Tropical Canopy Fungi
Speaker Dr Don Reynolds will enlighten you on what fungi grow on the leaves in tropical rain forests.
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The amazing bird race
Birdwatchers will be racing around the island next weekend in a bid to spot as many species of birds as possible.
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NParks to create healing garden next
It will be first of 5 thematic ones added to Botanic Gardens.
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Beyond the plumage: A look at bird behaviour
Dr Wee Yeow Chin will be sharing his interest in birds and how you can contribute to the Bird Ecology Study Group at this talk.
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Beautiful native orchids of Myanmar
Dr Saw Lwin, of the Myanmar Floriculturist Association, will give a talk on the biodiversity of wild orchid species.
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Nature reserves may be reunited by eco-passage
Green link will let wildlife move freely and preserve health of Bukit Timah and Central Catchment forests.
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Egypt plan to green Sahara desert stirs controversy
While climate change and land over-use help many deserts across the world advance, Egypt is slowly greening the sand that covers almost all of its territory as it seeks to create more space for its growing population. -Reuters
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Indonesia to plant 79 million trees in single day
The trees, mostly eucalyptus and teak, will be planted across the world's fourth largest nation on Nov. 28. -AP
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Primitive plants have hot, stinky sex
Male plants emit a scent to attract flying insects into pollen-filled, pine cone-like structures. -Reuters
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Come dressed as a vegetable
Primatologist Dr Jane Goodall will lead a 1km march at the Singapore Wildlife Stampede which encourages the public to come dressed as endangered plants or animals.
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New attraction at Botanic Gardens specially for kids
The Children's enclave is part of the National Parks Board's parks redevelopment masterplan. -ST
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Get free tips from award-winning garden designer
Take part in the Singapore Garden Festival contest and win a home visit by international garden designer Jim Fogarty.
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