Building a little Urban Oasis

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Greetings from Wan Ying!

This blog has evolved from documenting my planting journey, eco build up sharing to now my new passion, multi days trekking!

Edible Growing Journey

#TakeChargeYourself
#NotHappyChangeIt
#TakeChargeYourself

My edibles growing journey started in 2010 when I could not get trusted sources of pesticide free edibles, but refused to accept that.

Aimed with the lifelong motto of "Change what you can control, accept and adapt what you cannot", I went on my edibles planting learning journey and eventually achieved self sustainability in 2012.

But space is always an issue in Singapore. Eventually after countless moves and tired of  the constant struggle to find a place to plant a little something, we went on to design and patented (patent id: 10201708994T) an aquaponic soil-based home vertical system to enable ourselves to plant edibles in our homes. My space, my way.

My family have been self sustained since 2012 and the foreseeable future. 

30by30 Dream of Individual

#30by30
#Empower&BeInspire

Land is so scarce in Singapore. Between using the space to build roofs over the heads for the citizens and growing food, the former will always take priority. 

But if we can inspire and empower 30% of Singaporean to reprioritise their own home space to just plant 30% of their own food, the mini version of 30by30 dream is definitely achievable!

We Trek

#BuildStrength
#StayStrong
#ActiveAging

This is a new area to me. As I trek in pair or in group, we all get stronger both in body and mind. The thinking process towards planning and the actual journey itself taught us so much. 

As we journey on, many texted to ask about it. It inspires me to blog about it and share across. My way of paying forward for all the help I have gotten directly or indirectly from so many kind souls out there.

Still Curious About Us?

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Or simply message us at FB or IG. We are always happy to chat and connect with liked minded people. Let us inspire each other to plant our own edibles and take charge of our own wellness!

More About what we do?

#MoreAboutUs

Setup Edibles Garden and Teach People How to Grow Edibles

Since 2015, our team have been out and about in helping homes to grow their own edibles with good successfully. Guiding willing learners to learn the art of growing from level zero to full independence.

Expand the Edibles Growing Warriors Out There

Crisis brings about changes. Covid triggers more people to want to be self sustained. Knowledge in growing helps make that possible. Let the team that walk the talk to pass the passion on. 

Join Our Signature Online Workshops, be inspired and empowered. For more information, do follow us on our FB/IG where we will announce the courses from time to time. We do this typically only once a year or when we have new planting discoveries to share. 

For private training classes, do message or email us to discuss.

Inspire to Take Charge of Own wellness

Let's inspire each other to stay active, happy and be well as we progress through the years.


A Little More About Us 

Food for family is the simple mission.

What started as a simple desire to be self sufficient on own vegetables supply and a little love and passion on farming brings about Little Urban Oasis.

We strive to bring to you what we will give to our love ones.

We strive to grow naturally and responsibly. Say no to chemical/growth hormones to speed up the growing cycle, no to periodic preventive application of pesticide to keep pests at bay.

We perfect our planting processes through years of working with our crops, understand what is the best environment for optimal crops growth, naturally.

We use companion plants and natural remedies ( like mints, herbs) to keep pests to a minimum. We try to strike a balance between good yield and respecting the natural eco system.

The natural way takes time, patience, lots of passion and love. It is challenging but definitely more sustainable years down the road. We may not see it today but your children and grand children will. 

A little Video about us by Hello Singapore on Youtube

Location: Singapore

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