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Wonders of Local Edible Plants | Celebrate Singapore!
About the event
Registration opens on 2 Aug 2026. Limited seats, cancel if you cannot make it.
About the Event
Many edible plants that thrive in our tropical climate are often overlooked, despite their rich nutritional value, resilience, and fascinating cultural stories. This workshop introduces participants to a selection of local herbs and vegetables that can be easily grown and enjoyed at home.
More than a traditional lecture, this is a hands-on sensory workshop that encourages participants to experience plants with all their senses. Participants will have the opportunity to see, touch, smell, and even taste selected plant parts while discovering their culinary uses, nutritional benefits, and connections to local heritage.
A live demonstration of herbal tea steeping will also be conducted, allowing participants to sample how fresh garden plants can be transformed into simple, flavourful beverages.
Through stories, sensory exploration, and practical gardening tips, this workshop aims to inspire participants to rediscover the edible plants growing around us and to appreciate how local biodiversity can contribute to healthier and more sustainable living.
Workshop Highlights
• Discover lesser-known local edible plants
• Learn about their nutritional and cultural significance
• Enjoy a multi-sensory experience through smelling, touching, and tasting
• Watch a live herbal tea preparation and tasting session
• Pick up simple tips for growing edible plants in home gardens
This workshop is suitable for beginners, home gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about the hidden food plants in our everyday surroundings.
About the Speaker
Tan Geok Kuan is the founder of both Juan Tea and Juan Herbal Cuisine, and an advocate for using locally grown and wild edibles in cooking and beyond. Since April 2017, she has been conducting public workshops to share her beliefs and practices in this area. In December 2020, she published her first Chinese book titled…
