Basic Macrame Class

Learn how to make a simple hanging pot macrame holder (see picture) with just one or two balls of parcel string! It's so easy even kids can learn how to do it.

We are now teaching three basic macrame techniques at our Saturday afternoon art & craft classes at our Outreach office opposite the Moon Gate on the way in to the Botanic Gardens.

When you come, we'll provide you with string and we'll teach you to make your own basic pot hanger. It's really quite easy and you'll be able to make your first one in less than an hour!

Once you learn the basic knots, you'll be able to use different types of nylon string or rope and join the knots in different combinations to make your own unique pot hangers!

Fees :

Members            RM10.00

Non-members    RM20.00

Class times :

1.30pm to 2.30pm

3.00pm to 4.00pm

More advanced macrame techniques will be coming soon so keep checking back here or at our Facebook group !

Hand printed Pot Holders!

Our ladies have been really working very hard! They've come up with another beautiful series of products for our Garden Shop again!

Come and have a look at our pot holders. Each one is hand printed with local plants and flowers from our Outreach office garden at the Botanic Gardens. They make perfect seasonal holiday gifts or birthday presents for your friends and family who love to cook and entertain. Once you see our potholders, you'll probably want to buy or order a whole set of them!

Our lovely pot holders are just RM18.00 per pair and you can get them from our shop any time between 9.00am to 6.00pm every day.

Banana Talk Plant Clinic 17 June

Our monthly members' activity for June was a plant clinic and the first part of a two-part talk by our President, Dr. Liew, about bananas. 

As always, there were lots of questions about saving plants from parasites, diseases and various other hazards to good plant health. A few members even brought along their plants or cuttings to show our good doctor what exactly was wrong with their plants. It was a lively and interesting time for all participants as our President proposed various natural ways to cure their plants' ill health.

The clinic was followed by a talk about the origins of our edible bananas. This was an eye-opener for many people since few know that our favourite fruit comes from a large family which includes many non-edible varieties.

The next part of the banana saga is coming soon so keep checking back here or at our Facebook group for updates!

Our Facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/fopbgs/

New Aprons at the Garden Shop

Our ladies have been busy the last couple of weeks and they have come up with some lovely aprons for the Garden Shop! Every apron is individually hand printed with the plants from our Outreach office garden and the Malay names (if any), English names and scientific names handwritten on them. 

Retailing at only RM25.00 per piece, each apron will make a lovely gift for your friends and family members who love cooking! Come and have a look at our lovely aprons before they're all sold out!

Our Garden Shop is located right beside the Botanic Gardens' main entrance. It's on your right as you enter the Gardens. We're open from 9am to 6pm every day!