Upcoming events
Q1- What are the different types of urban farming?
Answer-
Urban Farming is a concept that applies to farming in urban cities where spaces are more limited compared to traditional rural locations. They can include, Greenhouses （commercial farms usually deploy this in Singapore）, Green walls (more common in commercial spaces, and some residential areas), Vertical farms (can be indoor or outdoor in Singapore), Backyard gardens (usually in residential or community spaces)
Q2- What are the benefits of urban gardening courses?
Answer- We provide a wide range of urban farming courses that contextual to our local climate as well as supporting food security in our country. Our classes are designed for both commercial and home growers. They provides you with science-based knowledge and skills to grow various crops in different type of systems.
Q3- What is indoor high-tech farming?
Answer- Indoor High Tech is a approach to farming in spaces within buildings where the climate is controlled with high tech systems, including artificial light and other parameters. Our series of Indoor High Tech Farming (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Level) are developed for commercial growers and allow you to gain deep knowledge and skills for indoor urban farming. Topics like climate control, layout the indoor farm, crop planning, investment costs, etc
Q4- How can I pay for the course?
Answer- You can use :
- Skills Future Credit (for Singaporean aged 25 and above)
[Only for courses that are listed as “SkillsFuture Claimable”] - Interbank Transfer (PayNow)
- Paypal
- Credit card
Q5- What wiil I learn in growing organic leafy vegetables using soil?
Answer- We impact knowledge and techniques of growing leafy vegetables using containers in your apartment or flats in warm climate like Singapore, as well as teach you about concepts of raised beds for people with residential backyard. You will also learn a list of vegetables suitable to grow in our climate.
(11 Reviews)
This is an hands-on face to face course (2.5 Hours) that will provide and equip you techniques of growing basils at home
You will receive learning resources (Planting medium, growing containers/pots, organic fertilizers etc, herbs seeds) to kickstart your growing of herbs.
| Event Date | 18-Sep-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 18-Sep-2021 (Sat) 12:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$108.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
(55 Reviews)
This fully online live streaming course provide participants with the foundational knowledge and skills for indoor urban farming. You will learn important skills, including analysing Grow Lights , and its application in growing different types of crops
| Event Date | 25-Sep-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 25-Sep-2021 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$300.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| SkillsFuture Course Code (if applicable) | CRS-N-0050009 or TGS-2020502298 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use SkillsFuture Credit or Paypal/Credit Card or Interbank transfer. If you want to use SkillsFuture credit, please click register button on this page and select payment mode as "Using My SkillsFuture Credit". An email with instructions will be send to you on how to apply for SkillsFuture to pay for course fees. |
| Location | Online Live Streaming (Zoom) |
This course provide participants with the intermediate knowledge and skills for indoor urban farming. You will learn important skills, including climate control in an indoor environment, how to layout the indoor farm, plant diagnostics, nutrient management etc..
| Event Date | 02-Oct-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 02-Oct-2021 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$300.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| SkillsFuture Course Code (if applicable) | TPG-2020000097 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use SkillsFuture Credit or Paypal/Credit Card or Interbank transfer, or eInvoice. If you want to use SkillsFuture credit, please click register button on this page and select payment mode as "Using My SkillsFuture Credit". An email with instructions will be send to you on how to apply for SkillsFuture to pay for course fees. |
| Location | Online Live Streaming (Zoom) |
This is an face-to-face workshop that will provide and equip you unique techniques of growing unique edible flowers in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . Singapore climate conditions are very different from many other countries, and it is important for you to learn what skills you can apply for edible flowers in Singapore context.
| Event Date | 09-Oct-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 09-Oct-2021 (Sat) 12:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$155.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
(39 Reviews)
This is an face-to-face workshop that will provide and equip you basic techniques of growing leafy vegetables using containers in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . Singapore climate conditions are very different from many other countries, and it is important for you to learn what skills you can apply in your own garden.
| Event Date | 09-Oct-2021 (Sat) 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 09-Oct-2021 (Sat) 4:30 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$118.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
This is an face-to-face workshop that will provide and equip you unique techniques of growing strawberries in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . Singapore climate conditions are very different from many other countries, and it is important for you to learn what skills you can apply in Singapore context.
| Event Date | 16-Oct-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 16-Oct-2021 (Sat) 12:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$155.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
(25 Reviews)
This is an hands-on face to face course (2.5 Hours) that will provide and equip you with techniques of growing leafy vegetables using hydroponics approach in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . Singapore climate conditions are very different from many other countries, and it is important for you to learn what skills you can apply in your own garden.
This course provide participants with foundational knowledge and skills to grow leafy vegetables at home using sunlight and soil-less hydroponics culture. You will learn important practical skills and receive a basic hydroponics kit to kickstart your hydroponics at home
| Event Date | 16-Oct-2021 (Sat) 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 16-Oct-2021 (Sat) 4:30 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$118.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
(27 Reviews)
This is an hands-on face to face course (2.5 Hours) that will provide and equip you basic techniques of growing leafy vegetables using aquaponics in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . You will receive learning resources (Vegetable seeds, net cups, growing medium.... etc)
| Event Date | 30-Oct-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 30-Oct-2021 (Sat) 12:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$118.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
(27 Reviews)
This is an hands-on face to face course (2.5 Hours) that will provide and equip you basic techniques of growing leafy vegetables using aquaponics in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . You will receive learning resources (Vegetable seeds, net cups, growing medium.... etc)
| Event Date | 30-Oct-2021 (Sat) 2:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 30-Oct-2021 (Sat) 4:30 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$118.00 |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
| Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
This live online course provide participants with the advanced knowledge and skills for indoor urban farming.
| Event Date | 06-Nov-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 06-Nov-2021 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$350.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
| SkillsFuture Course Code (if applicable) | TGS-2021006135 |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use SkillsFuture Credit or Paypal/Credit Card or Interbank transfer. If you want to use SkillsFuture credit, please click register button on this page and select payment mode as "Using My SkillsFuture Credit". An email with instructions will be send to you on how to apply for SkillsFuture to pay for course fees. |
| Location | Online Live Streaming (Zoom) |
Vertical Farming
People living in urban areas often do not get fresh fruits and vegetables and this is the one of the key reasons why they prefer to grow crops themselves. But before you plan to start your gardening and farming journey, you need to know how farming can be done successfully in the challenging climate of Singapore and Asia. If you are one of those nature-loving people and would like to do some urban farming in Singapore, you should attend for our urban farming courses.
Horticulture in Singapore is not an easy task as you require in-depth knowledge about the right kind of crops that can be grown based on watering, soil and other climate conditions. For home growers, proper techniques should also be used to grow crops in small indoor spaces our houses, flats or apartments. Vertical farming in Singapore is also gaining trend in the farming community. This technique of farming can be easily done with the help of creating layers in a small area in which the plants and crops can be grown successfully. When you get enrolled in the our urban farming course, you will obtain knowledge and practical skills to grow from seed to harvest your wonderful crops.