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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Soil and Fertilizers for DIY Gardening in Malaysia

1. Burnt soil and potting mix

I am a quick results-oriented and cost-conscious gardener. But you can also call me lazy and stingy! I use two basic types of soil for gardening, a must-have in my garden and they are the burnt soil and organic potting mix.

Why the burnt soil?
Burnt soil is cheap in Malaysia. It cost about RM 2.00 or less (used to be RM 1.50 only) for a bag of 5.3kg. It is made from mainly clay soil burnt over a slow fire for a few days. As a result, this sterilized soil is porous and friable which leads to good drainage and aeration.

Further reading about burnt soil in Malaysia, visit the following links:
1. Gardening on tropical clay soil - Dr. Francis Ng
2. Burnt soil composition - Dr. Francis Ng

Why organic potting mix?
This is a pre-mix soil suitable for garden use, blended according to the correct proportions by experts, so I don't have to crack my head learning the 'secret recipe'. It is sold as black soil or "tanah hitam" in Malaysia.

Soil Mixing the DIY way:
So when I prepare the soil medium for planting, I will mix the burnt soil and potting mix according to different formulas e.g. 2:1, 1:2, 1:1 or even 0:1 depending on the requirements of the particular plant I am potting. I also add in some fertilizers, compost and sometimes vermiculite. If I am germinating some seeds, I'll use only potting mix.

What types of fertilizers should I use for my home garden in the city?
Like Julie Andrew's song in The Sound of Music, "When we learn we begin with ABC, when we sing we begin with Do-Re-Me". Hence when we fertilize, we begin with N-P-K!

I am always experimenting with various types and brands of fertilizers for my home garden in Malaysia. Some examples of fertilizers I have tried are listed below.

Meanwhile do join me at My Nice Garden Chat, a facebook group set for like-minded friends to discuss about gardening topics. The link is here.

1. Japanese Humus - Baja Serbajadi No. 27

This is the Timed Released Japanese Humus fertilizer in granular form also known as Baja Serbajadi No. 27. This fertilizer has a ratio of N8+P8+K8+MGO3. I am told that we can use it on all kinds of plants and it is also suitable as a flowering and fruiting inducer. I like it so much that I even use it on my sensitive money plants (ZZ plant, jade plant) and adeniums. Only problem - Japanese Humus Fertilizer is quite expensive as compared to the other fertilizers.

Japanese Humus is one of my favourite general purpose or multi-purpose fertilizer.

2. Chicken organic fertilizer - Baja Serbajadi no. 10
Long ago, we used natural manure which is animal dung to fertilize our plants. Those days, people used to collect cow dung from the fields as fertilizer for their plants. My grandma was one of them. Now there are many commercially prepared and formulated fertilizers that we can buy off the shelf.

Nursery owners and plant sellers recommend the sheep or chicken organic fertilizer in granular form. For example, the Baja Serbajadi No. 10 Chicken Organic Fertilizer (pictured above) has N5-P3-K2 for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content. It is a general purpose fertilizer. It is cheap and easy to apply, hence suited for the novice gardener. Just sprinkle some on the soil or bury into the soil. I use this fertilizer during potting, repotting and periodic fertilizing. I know I won't t kill my plants from over-fertilizing. Only problem is that it attracts snails and other garden pests.

3. Growing Inducer

Inorganic Fertilizers like this green granular fertilizer which is a water soluble fertilizer, the Garden Well Baja Serbaguna Growing Inducer No. 45 from with N15-P15-K15, a balanced fertilizer. It is better to dilute it by dissolving a tablespoon in a standard sized watering can (7.5L?)

According to historical records during my early inexperienced days, I had made the mistake of over-applying the fertilizer granules directly on my plants which caused instant burn-out on my plants and quick death on certain patches of my lawn :(


4. Urea

This Baja Serbajadi UREA 46% N granular fertilizer (nitrogen fertilizer) is food to nutrient deficient plants but must be used with caution. It can be used for "all types of plants including grass".  It should be used in diluted amounts for fast growth and vegetative development. It works like magic but be forewarned when using on grass, do not apply the granules directly onto your lawn. I had made such a mistake and killed big portions of my lawn by sprinkling the granules directly on it.

5. Serbajadi Organic Plus No. 41

I have also tried this Serbajadi Organic Plus 41(Ultimate Plant Food for Flowering); a 3-in-1 organic fertilizer - with ratios N4:P16:K16:2MgO+TE. This fertilizer incorporates the benefits of organic matter, inorganic NPK as well as essential microbes. It also contains no animal waste, so I guess this will minimise the problem of eggs hatching into snails and slugs.


6. Liquid organic fertilizer 

I bought this concentrated black liquid organic fertilizer from a flower kiosk at the Jaya Jusco hypermarket. I dilute it by adding 10ml to 1.5 L (large size mineral water bottle) of water. Seller says it is made from compost but I don't know what is it's formula or the NPK ratio. It looks like some homemade organic fertilizer.  This is easy to apply every fortnightly.

7. HB-101 Plant Vitalizer - a foliar spray

I use this 100% organic liquid plant fertilizer HB-101, purchased at the Jaya Jusco supermarket as a general purpose foliar spray. This method is useful on orchids and during raining days, as those fertilizers that are applied on the soil will be quickly washed away and wasted.

Note: The views expressed in good faith and my own for the purpose of providing information. I am not paid any money for this post. The reason I am writing this post is in answer to queries from my readers. Now I can just quote this link in my replies. It will save me a lot of time.

This post which was first published on Jan 2013 has been updated on 2 July 2013.


Sunday, June 30, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 30 Jun (Sunday)





Highlights of Floria 2013


Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure


10:00 - 10:30 am Persembahan Kebudayaan - Gelombang Warisan Biru
10:00 am - 12:00 noon Pameran Buah Nadir Bersama En. Mohd Noor Jamaluillail

10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill
Bamboo Product Display

11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Demonstrasi Pengawasan Bunyi Bising
Siapa Paling Bising!
Slogan Bertuah!

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Floria Walk & Hunt 2013
2:00 - 4:00 pm Persembahan Angklung
3:00 - 3:30 pm Persembahan Kebudayaan - Gelombang Warisan Biru
3:00 - 7:00 pm Face Painting
4:00 - 6:00 pm Bamboo Craft Workshop
4:00 - 6:00 pm Majlis Penutup Floria 2013

4:00 - 9:00 pm
Persembahan Idola Kecil
Dance with Si Chik

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Carilah Saa
Slogan Bertuah!

5:00 - 7:00 pm
Upin & Ipin Show
Persembahan Brassband - Pancaragam Pusat Regimen Askar Melayu Diraja
Showdown Performance - Floor Fever

6:00 - 7:00 pm Colour an Orchid Contest

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

8:00 - 9:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

9:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Fire Eater - Opening Gambit
The Sparrow

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 29 Jun (Saturday)





Highlights of Floria 2013


Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure


9:00 am - 1:00 pm Majlis Penyampaian Anugerah Pertandingan Taman Dan Senni Flora
10:00 0 - 10:30 am Persembahan Kebudayaan - Gelombang Warisan Biru

10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Mecanting dan Mewarna Batik
Bengkel Kraf Daun Getah
Bengkel Anyaman Bakul Kertas Surat Khabar
Bengkel Rantai Kunci Tempurung
Bengkel Interaktif Seramik
Demonstrasi Arca Kayu
Demonstrasi Lukisan Cat Air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 am - 12:00 noon Pameran Buah  Nadir Bersama En Mohd Noor Jamalulliail

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill
Bamboo product display

11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pertandingan Mewarna : Sayangi Wetland
Slogan Bertuah!

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Persembahan Tarian Tradisional & Kontemporari - Aleeya Dancer

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

2:00 - 4:00 pm Persembahan Angklung
3:00 - 4:00 pm Persembahan Nusantara Cakelempong
3:00 - 7:00 pm Face Painting

4:00 - 9:00 pm
Persembahan Idola Kecil
Dance with Si Clik

5:00 - 5:30 pm Persembahan Kebudayaan - Gelombang Warisan Biru
5:00 - 6:00 pm Persembahan Sensasi Akuistika - Kramat Akustika

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Kuiz : Apresiasi Alam Sekitar, Tasik & Wetland
Carilah Saya!
Slogan Bertuah!

5:00 - 7:00 pm
Upin & Ipin Show
Bag Pipe Performance - KL Pipes & Drums
Showdown Perfrormance - Floor Fever

6:00 - 7:00 pm Colour an Orchid Contest

6:00 - 7:00 pm
Persembahan Muzikal Percussion
Pertandingan Baling Tin

8:00 - 9:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

9:00 - 11:00 pm
Pertandingan Live Band - Fly Band
Kuiz Laman Seni

9:30 - 12:00 midnight
Fire Eater - Opening Gambit
Persembahan Artis : Ainan Tasneem, Balle Balle Show, Coca D'Monday

Friday, June 28, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 28 Jun (Friday)





Highlights of Floria 2013


Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure


10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Mecanting dan Mewarna Batik
Bengkel Kraf Daun Getah
Bengkel Anyaman Bakul Kertas Surat Khabar
Bengkel Rantai Kunci Tempurung
Bengkel Interaktif Seramik
Demonstrasi Arca Kayu
Demonstrasi Lukisan Cat Air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill

11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Carilah Saya!
Slogan Bertuah

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Mari Menggubah Orkid
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

3:00 - 4:00 pm Kuiz Apresiasi Alam Sekitar, Tasik & Wetland

3:00 - 4:00 pm Bengkel - Teknik Penyemaian Orkid Tisu Kultur Bersama Dr. Yusuf Hussein

3:00 - 7:00 pm Face Painting
4:00 - 9:00 pm Stilt Walker & Unicyclist

4:30 - 5:30 pm Bengkel - Assimilasi Kepelbagaian Warna Bersama Cheah Wah Sang

5:00 - 6:00 pm Colour An Orchid Contest

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Cultural Dance - To Love Malaysia
Flashmob

5:00 - 6:30 pm
Persembahan Muzikal Kebudayaan - Kulintangan
Pertandingan Kukur Kelapa

6:00 - 7:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

9:00 - 11:00 pm Malam Seni Kebudayaan
Persembahan Sensasi Akustika Akarustik
Kuiz Laman Seni

9:30 - 12:00 midnight Fire Eater - Opening Gambit
9:30 - 12:00 midnight Persembahan Artis, Kugiran D'Tepi Pantai, Dato' Jefrydin & Maharaja Lawak - Talam

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 27 Jun (Thursday)





Highlights of Floria 2013


Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure


10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Mecanting dan Mewarna Batik
Bengkel Kraf Daun Getah
Bengkel Anyaman Bakul Kertas Surat Khabar
Bengkel Rantai Kunci Tempurung
Bengkel Interaktif Seramik
Demonstrasi Arca Kayu
Demonstrasi Lukisan Cat Air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest

10:30 - 11:30 am noon Bengkel - Mr. Soup (Sabunku) by Dr. Norma Husin (MARDI)

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Keperbagaian dan Fungsi Tumbuhan Wetland
Taklimat
Pertandingan Scrap Book / Frame
Slogan Bertuah!

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Floria Walk & Hunt 2013
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

2:30 - 3:30 pm Bengkel - Aqua Design Amana Bersama Anak Murid Takashi Amana

3:00 - 4:00 pm Pertandingan Memakai Sampin
3:45 - 4:45pm Program Kitar Semula Putrajaya
4:00 - 9:00 pm Unicyclist, Stilt Walker, Juggler
5:00 - 6:00 pm Colour An Orchid Contest

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Kuiz Apresiasi Alam Sekitar, Tasik & Wetland
Carilah Saya!
Slogan Bertuah!

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Persembahan Qasidah - Dervish Mawild Ensembles
Kuiz Laman Seni

5:30 - 7:00 pm Jalan Kaki Bersama Y.Bhg Tan Sri Presiden PPj, Kumuniti Putrajaya & Pegawai Muda PPj

6:00 - 7:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

9:00 - 10:00 pm Kerohanian - Hafiz Hamidon & Yassin

9:00 - 10:30 pm Malam Kerohanian
Ceramah Motivasi - Ust. Zulkarnain Hamdan & Hijjaz

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 26 Jun (Wednesday)





Highlights of Floria 2013


Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure


10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Mecanting dan Mewarna Batik
Bengkel Kraf Daun Getah
Bengkel Anyaman Bakul Kertas Surat Khabar
Bengkel Rantai Kunci Tempurung
Bengkel Interaktif Seramik
Demonstrasi Arca Kayu
Demonstrasi Lukisan Cat Air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest

11:00 am - 12 noon Pengawasan Kualiti Air dan Biologi Tasik Putrajaya
Taklimat
Pertandingan Menganalpasti Kualiti Air
Slogan Bertuah!

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Mari menggubah orkid
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge
2:00 - 3:30 pm Pertandingan Melukis Menggunakan Pensil

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

2:00 - 5:00 pm An Evening With Celebrity Chef - Sherson Lian

3:00 - 4:00 pm
Kuiz: Apresiasi Alam Sekitar, Tasik & Wetland
Carilah Saya!
Slogan Bertuah!

4:00 - 9:00 pm Clown, Stilt Walker, Juggler
5:00 - 5:30 pm Hand Percussion - Percussyo X
5:00 - 6:00 pm Persembahan Dikir Barat - USM

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Kuiz : Apresiasi Alam Sekitar, Tasik & Wetland
Carian Saya!
Slogan bertuah!

5:00 - 6;00 pm Colour an Orchid Contest
5:00 - 6:30 pm Angklung Ensembles
6:00 - 7:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge
6:30 - 7:00 pm Persembahan Caklempong - Menara KL Performing Arts Group

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

9:00 - 10:00 pm Malam Seni Kebudayaan
Persembahan Tarian Tradisional Putrajaya
Persembahan Nasyid

9:00 - 10:30 pm
Cultural Dance - One Malaysia One Nation
D'Kompass
Afie Uthopia

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 25 Jun (Tuesday)





Highlights of Floria 2013


Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure


9:30 - 10:30 am Kepelbagaian Serangga Tasik dan Wetland Putrajaya
Taklimat
Pertandingan mengenalpasti serangga
Slogan bertuah!

10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Lukisan Batik Canting
Bengkel Hiasan Hasil Laut (Cengkerang)
Bengkel Manik
Bengkel Seni kain felt
Bengkel Anyaman ratan
Demonstrasi pembuatan seramik (Labu Sayong)
Demonstrasi lukisan cat air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Mari menggubah orkid
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

11:00 am - 12 noon
Demonstrasi pengawasan bunyi bising
Siapa paling bising?
Slogan bertuahi

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

2:00 - 5:00 pm An Evening With Celebrity Chef - Sherson Lian

3:00 - 4:00 pm Pertandingan Mewarna
4:00 - 9:00 pm Clown, Stilt Walker, Unicyclist
5:00 - 6:00 pm Colour an Orchid Contest
5:00 - 6:00 pm Persembahan Dikir Barat - USM

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Kuiz : Apresiasi Alam Sekitar, Tasik & Wetland
Carian Saya!
Slogan bertuah!

5:00 - 7:00 pm Cultural Dance - Discover Malaysia
5:30 - 7:00 pm Jalan kaki bersama Y.Bhg Tan Sri Presiden PPj, Komuniti Putrajaya & Pegawai Muda PPj
6:00 - 7:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge
6:00 - 7:00 pm Pertandingan Sumpit

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

8:45 - 10:00 pm Malam Seni Kebudayaan
Persembahan tarian tradisional Putrajaya
Persembahan irama tradisional - Samsudin Lamin

9:00 - 10:30 Persembahan Artis - Nassier Wahab & Najwa Latif

Monday, June 24, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 24 Jun (Monday)



9:30 - 10:30 am Kuiz apresiasi alam sekitar, tasik & wetland

10:30 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Lukisan Batik Canting
Bengkel Hiasan Hasil Laut (Cengkerang)
Bengkel Manik
Bengkel Seni kain felt
Bengkel Anyaman ratan
Demonstrasi pembuatan seramik (Labu Sayong)
Demonstrasi lukisan cat air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill

10:00 - 11:00 am Bengkel - Basic Gardening DIY & Demo by Selangor & Federal Territory Gardening Society (SFTGS)

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Bengkel - Better Seed Germination DIY & Demo by Selangor & Federal Territory Society (SFTGS)

11:00 am - 12:00 noon Colour an Orchid Contest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Floria Walk Hunt 2013
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge


11:00 am - 12 noon
Demonstrasi pengawasan bunyi bising
Siapa paling bising?
Slogan bertuahi

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

2:30 - 3:30 pm Bengkel - How to grow Cattleya? by Persatuan Anggerik Malaysia

3:00 - 4:00 pm Tarian Tradisional Inang
5:00 - 6:00 pm Persembahan Caklempong
6:00 - 7:00 pm Pertandingan Bowling Kelapa

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Clown, Juggler, Unicyclist
5:00 - 6:00 pm Colour an Orchid Contest
5:00 - 6:00 pm Carilah Saya, Slogan Bertuah!
5:00 - 7:00 pm Hand Percussion - Percussyo X, Cultural Dance - Colours of Agriculture

6:00 - 7:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

8:45 - 9:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks display)
Persembahan artis (Entertainment by artists)

9:00 - 10:00 pm Persembahan muzikal tradisional Keroncong - Aswara

9:00 - 10:30 Persembahan Artis - Ezad Exist

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Program of Activities 23 Jun (Sunday)



7:00 am - 2:00 pm Putrajaya Inter Parks Ride
8:00 am - 5:30 pm Nature Photography Contest
9:00 am - 1:30 pm Water colour Contest
10:00 - 10:30 am Persembahan Kebudayaan-Gelombang Warisan Biru

10:00 am - 12:00 noon Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Laman Seni
Bengkel Lukisan Batik Canting
Bengkel Hiasan Hasil Laut (Cengkerang)
Bengkel Manik
Bengkel Seni kain felt
Bengkel Anyaman ratan
Demonstrasi pembuatan seramik (Labu Sayong)
Demonstrasi lukisan cat air (OKU) - Mouth & Foot Painting

10:00 - 11:00 am  Bengkel & Demonstrasi
Oriental Garden by Mizukami Masao (Japan)
Hemispheres : North meets south by Franca Logan (New Zealand)

10:00 am - 10:00 pm 
Karas Tea / Coffee Sampling
Green Hunt
Sound Hunt
Sponsor a tree
Rope-walk challenge
Jungle survival skill
Bamboo products display

11:00 am - 12 noon
Demonstrasi pengawasan bunyi bising
Siapa paling bising?
Slogan bertuahi

11:00 am - 12 noon Colour an orchid contest

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Flora Walk & Hunt 2013

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Bengkel & Demonstrasi
Nature's Touch - Perfect harmony by Alex Choi (Korea)
Transparency between cultures by Andrea Star (Romania)

12:30 - 1:30 pm Bengkel & Demonstrasi
Contemperary art with plastic design by To Duy Kha (Vietnam)
The art of flower care by Kevin Teo (OASIS Malaysia)

2:00 - 4:00 pm Persembahan Angkung

2:00 - 4:00 pm Aktiviti Pendidikan Taman
Spicy Photo Frame bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Mari Mewarna Orkid bersama Taman Botani Putrajaya
Aktiviti Bowling Kelapa
Permainan sumpit dan timbang bulu ayam
Giant bubble

2:00 - 4:00 pm Pameran klinik khasiat herba, sayur dan ulam penyedap rasa bersama Tuan Haji Kamel Abdul Azam

2:00 - 3:00 pm Persembahan kebudayaan Enchanting Penang
3:00 - 3:30 pm Persembahan kebudayaan - Gelombang Warisan Biru
3:00 - 3:30 pm Persembahan Tarian Tradisional Akademi Seni Tani Kirana

3:00 - 4:00 pm Bengkel Bonsai
The basic and introduction of gardening by Sanfong Bonsai & Art Garden

3:00 - 7:00 pm Face Painting
3:00 - 4:00 pm Persembahan kebudayaan Penang
4:00 - 6:00 pm Bamboo craft workshop
4:00 - 6:00 pm Mari menggubah orkid!

4:00 - 9:00 pm
Persembahan Idola Kecil
Dancing with Si Cilik!
Clown

5:00 - 6:00 pm
Kuiz : Apresasi alam sekitar, Tasik & Wetland
Carian Saya!

5:00 - 6:00 pm Persembahan muzikal The Siblings Band
5:00 - 7:00 pm Boboiboy & Yaya Show
Persembahan Brassband - Pancaragam Pusat Regimen Askar Melayu Diraja
Showdown performance - Floor Fever
Flash Mob
Persembahan Kebudayaan The Colours of Penang

6:00 - 7:00 pm Colour an Orchid Contest

6:00 - 7:00 pm Persembahan Tarian Tradisional - Akademi Seni Tari Kirana
Pertandingan Bowling Kelapa

8:00 - 9:00 pm Persembahan kebudayaan The Heritage of Penang

8:00 - 9:00 pm Orchid Memory Challenge

8:00 - 10:30 pm Tourism Floral Parade  "Magic of the Night"
Perarakan bot berhias (Lighted floats)
Pertunjukan bunga api (Fireworks)
Persembahan artis

9:00 - 10:30 pm Malam Seni Kebudayaan
Persembahan muzikal tradisional dan kontemperari - Alun Tradisi
Kuiz Laman Seni

9:00 - 12:00 midinght
Fire Eater - Opening Gambi
Persembahan Kebudayaan The Heritage of Penang
Persembahan Artis - Talam (Maharaja Lawak) & Zarul Umbrella.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Putrajaya Floria 2013 - Festival Bunga & Taman Floria 2013



Putrajaya Floria 2013 is here again!
Fesitval Bunga & Taman Floria 2013.




Date: 22nd June (Saturday) to 30th June (Sunday) 2013.
Theme: Orchid - Tropical Treasure
Venue: Waterfront Precinct 2, Putrajaya (Sisiran Tasik, Presint 2)

Admission: FREE (opened to public)




Opening hours:
Mon - Thurs from 9am to 10pm
Friday - Sunday from 9am to midnight

Floria 2013 Official Website is here.
Floria 2013 Facebook page is here.

Location: 
Interactive Google map here and directions here.
GPS: 2.924820, 101.685365

How to go to Putrjaya Floria by public transport (Bus/train/taxi):
From KL Sentral
Take the KTM Commuter to Serdang Station. From there take RapidKL Bus No. U42 or Metro Bus No.68 to Putrajaya Sentral Bus Terminal. Thereafter, you can take a taxi to Precinct 2 or the Nadi Putra bus to Wawasan Bridge.

You can also take the KLIA Transit and stop at Putrajaya Station. From there, take the Nadi Putra bus. Note: Do not take the KLIA Express as it does not stop here.

By Taxi - the one way coupons cost about RM45-50 from KL Sentral to Putrajaya.

From Kotaraya KL 
Take Metro Bus No.68 to Putrajaya Sentral and same as above.




Putrajaya Floria 2013 Daily Program - to be updated
Putrajaya Floria 2013 Show Venue & Map - click here.

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