Read this letter to the Forum page of the ST dated 21 July, apropos of the war against dengue. Quote: "The Housing Board should limit each family to two plants along the corridor. The plants are not only breeding grounds for mosquitoes, but also a nuisance to neighbors as they attract other insects. The corridors are also obstructed when there are too many plants." Unquote.
Let's count our blessings....
and be careful of breeding mosquitoes.
Growing leafy vegetables for home enthusiasts The National Parks Board sends out regular newsletters which are among the best I have had the pleasure of regularly receiving - free as well. I was particularly excited about the course, also for free - on the subject mentioned. "Come attend this talk to learn about the different types of leafy vegetables which can be grown in our local climate, the growing processes involved, including seed sowing, fertilising, watering, plant protection, and harvesting." The talk is to be held at the Marine Parade Public Library on 20 August from 3-4 pm. I hope questions and answers will be welcome.
Details here:
http://nparks.eventshub.sg/ems_wb_Details.aspx?CalID=5&EventID=242246
The latest newsletter can be accessed here at
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/enewsletter/aug11/
Please visit my weblog at puterim.com, and VOTE on what you would find useful to know about what is going on in Singapore - particularly those who are living here at least as much as living in Spore. If not for good friends who send desperate message to inform me of this or that [and since I do not get the ST or watch Spore TV by choice], this is sometimes quite essential information I would not otherwise have access to and so miss out.