Conservatory Operations News Today

Illinois is gearing up for Invasive Species Awareness Month this May, a critical period spotlighting the ongoing battle against ecological intruders.Patti Staley, Director of Horticulture and Conservatory Operations at the Park District of Oak Park, delves deep into the topic of invasive species in garden environments and offers insights on effective management strategies.

10 years of tulips! Tulipmania is back at Gardens by The Bay, with this year’s display taking visitors to the Netherlands – and a lot of work goes into making sure the tulips are in the pink of health as Mihkaail Ng, Deputy Director of Conservatory Operations at Gardens by the Bay tells Asia First’s Andrea Hen

With the retirement age being progressively raised to 65 by 2030, most of us will be working longer. But should we be? Professor Paulin Straughn, Director, SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing, joined Andrea Heng and Joel Chua on Asia First to make the case for working longer and retiring later.

Where on earth do all the flowers come from? Any there any hidden features? We trail the experts around Gardens by the Bay to find out.

The annual sakura display is now on at the Flower Dome – with a little help from the famous character.