Gardens of surprises

A pocket gardens series will kick off at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, starting with an Edible Garden edition

Inspired by the renowned Potager of the 16th-century Chateau Villandry in France, the Edible Garden (above) at the Flower Dome will feature vegetables and herbs. The dome will also showcase European blooms – such as foxgloves – that Gardens by the Bay has
Inspired by the renowned Potager of the 16th-century Chateau Villandry in France, the Edible Garden (above) at the Flower Dome will feature vegetables and herbs. The dome will also showcase European blooms – such as foxgloves – that Gardens by the Bay has cultivated in-house. ST PHOTOS: SHINTARO TAY
Inspired by the renowned Potager of the 16th-century Chateau Villandry in France, the Edible Garden at the Flower Dome will feature vegetables and herbs. The dome will also showcase European blooms – such as foxgloves (above) – that Gardens by the Bay has
Inspired by the renowned Potager of the 16th-century Chateau Villandry in France, the Edible Garden at the Flower Dome will feature vegetables and herbs. The dome will also showcase European blooms – such as foxgloves (above) – that Gardens by the Bay has cultivated in-house. ST PHOTOS: SHINTARO TAY
Other edibles featured in the display include sweet peppers (above).
Other edibles featured in the display include sweet peppers (above). ST PHOTOS: SHINTARO TAY
Chantal Sajan
Senior Correspondent
Updated
Jul 04, 2020, 10:53 AM
Published
Jul 04, 2020, 05:00 AM
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One of the most intriguing exhibits to greet visitors at the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay on July 11 is a meticulously manicured French-style edible garden.

Inspired by the renowned Potager of the 16th-century Chateau Villandry in France's Loire Valley, the display features vegetables and herbs in a pleasing array drawing on the beauty of symmetry.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 04, 2020, with the headline Gardens of surprises. Subscribe

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