City Sprouts: Discovering Urban Farming
My Visit to City Sprouts, Singapore
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting City Sprouts at their Henderson location — a thriving community of urban farmers in the heart of Singapore. As someone who believes deeply in reconnecting with the Earth, walking through the plots filled me with a renewed sense of hope and inspiration.
City Sprouts is more than just an urban farm. It's a collective of passionate individuals, each tending their patch of green, building a community rooted in sustainability, biodiversity, and shared values. Across their sites in Henderson, Punggol, West Coast, and Pasir Ris, City Sprouts is gently weaving nature back into our urban spaces.
Exploring the Henderson Allotments
As I wandered the Henderson site, I was greeted by a lively mosaic of growing beds, native crops, and the warm energy of farmers and volunteers tending to the earth. Each plot seemed to tell its own story — of seeds sown, care given, and life emerging.
City Sprouts offers different plot sizes, and each greenhouse comes equipped with basic provisions like water points, with options for electricity if needed. Every space invites you to dream, plant, and nurture something meaningful.
I'm excited to share that I will soon be volunteering regularly at the Henderson allotment, learning more about urban farming and contributing to this beautiful community. It's a small but heartfelt step toward living more regeneratively in the city.
Growing Community Through Creativity
Beyond growing food, City Sprouts also offers experiential spaces for workshops, community events, and educational programs. Their mission goes beyond gardening — it’s about cultivating stewardship, sharing skills, and inspiring a deeper connection to nature.
I'm thrilled to announce that on the 23rd and 24th of May, I’ll be supporting a special workshop at City Sprouts Henderson in collaboration with Wildflower SG. For the first time, I’ll be providing my own batch of handmade natural pigments for participants to use in creating their own botanical artworks!
This will be an opportunity not just to explore natural dyes and pigments but to experience how art and nature can come together to inspire environmental consciousness.
A Space to Reconnect
City Sprouts embodies so much of what I believe Wilde Hippi stands for — slow living, community connection, and respect for the Earth. Whether you want to volunteer through their Project G.R.O.W initiative, take part in a workshop, or simply wander through a green sanctuary in the city, City Sprouts welcomes you.
If you feel called to start your own little patch of paradise, keep an eye out — their plots open for application when available, and the community is always growing.
For more information, you can visit their official website here.
I can’t wait to share more with you as I dig deeper (quite literally!) into this wonderful new journey.
See you in the garden. 🌱
My Learning Journey: Masters in Fashion Sustainability
This visit to City Sprouts also marks an important moment for my Masters in Fashion Sustainability progress diary with Falmouth University. As I document my learning journey, experiences like these are critical in bridging academic knowledge with real-world action. Understanding how urban agriculture, natural materials, and community-led initiatives work in practice continues to shape my evolving vision for a regenerative fashion future — one that is deeply rooted in local ecosystems, creativity, and collective stewardship.
Follow My Learning Journey
If you'd like to follow along, I’ll be sharing weekly blog updates as part of my Masters in Fashion Sustainability progress diary. Each post reflects the hands-on experiences, lessons, and inspiration gathered on this journey toward a more conscious and connected way of living.
🌸🌱Click here to explore the full series and walk this path with me — I'd love to have you alongside as I grow, learn, and sow new seeds for the future.
Wilde Reads: Books For Change
If you're passionate about sustainability and fashion, why not join our Wilde Hippi Book Club? Together, we’ll explore books that inspire change, discuss new ideas, and build a community committed to ethical living. We are currently reading “Worn - A Peoples History of Clothing” by Sofi Thanhauser. Let’s turn the page towards a better world! 📚✨
With gratitude,
Tala 🌿 💚
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