What to Expect

Join us for a rare and intimate visit to Toh Garden with orchid grower Zhuo Hongyi, and step into the hidden world of Singapore’s most iconic flower. You’ll discover how orchids are not only lovingly grown on local farms, but also gain insight into the process of how new hybrids are carefully bred and named—sometimes for foreign dignitaries—as part of Singapore’s unique tradition of Orchid Diplomacy.

As you walk through the farm, you'll learn what makes orchids so remarkable: their mimicry, aerial roots, and the patience they demand. You’ll also meet incredible varieties, like the Aranda Majulah, the Cobber Kain, and the Vanda Emrys Chew. And if you’ve ever tried to grow orchids at home, Hongyi will share his practical tips—how to water, when to repot, and how to fend off pests like mealybugs and fruit flies.

This is a chance to see orchids not just as flowers, but as stories—of family, science, and Singapore’s way of making quiet yet meaningful connections with the world.

About Birth & Rebirths

What does it mean to be reborn? For some, it is a spiritual awakening—being baptised, embracing a new faith, or finding solace in age-old rituals that mark a transition into a different way of living. For others, rebirth comes in the form of reinvention—leaving behind a troubled past, overcoming illness, or finding purpose after loss. From ex-residents who have rebuilt their lives, to individuals who have found strength in faith, community, or personal conviction, their stories remind us that transformation is always possible.

Through facilitated dialogues with the social workers, and people on the fringes of our society we hope to provide opportunities for participants to engage in candid and heartfelt conversations.

About the Organisation

Toh Garden is a long-established tropical orchid grower in Singapore, led by Mr. Toh Peng Chuan, who brings over five decades of expertise in commercial orchid cultivation. Our specialty lies in a diverse range of tropical orchids—particularly Dendrobiums, Vandaceous orchids, and tropical Oncidiums—delivering freshly harvested, premium-quality blooms directly from our farm to our customers.

Our core operations encompass orchid cultivation, fresh flower supply, and orchid landscape displays. We harvest orchids daily to meet market demand and have extensive experience supporting landscaping projects across Singapore. Our clientele includes government agencies, country clubs, educational institutions, tourist attractions, private corporations, and home consumers.

Tropical orchids demand precise growing conditions—careful management of light, humidity, and nutrition. Over the decades, we have refined and adapted our cultivation methods to suit Singapore’s unique climate, enabling our orchids to flourish sustainably. Beyond providing fresh cut flowers, Toh Garden is also known for breeding unique commemorative orchid hybrids.

Among our notable creations are:

Dendrobium Lucian Pink, a Singapore-bred variety that became one of the most widely exported commercial cut orchids from the 1980s through the early 2000s.
Papilionanda Anglo-Chinese School (Ascocenda Kwa Geok Choo × Papilionanthe Poepoe), registered by the Singapore Botanic Gardens on behalf of the school. We propagated 10,000 plants for the Methodist Schools Foundation, supporting landscaping and charity initiatives.
Papilionanda Chua Chu Kang, registered during SG50 by CCK GRC, at the celebratory event graced by PM Lee.
We also produce and conserve heritage orchids on behalf of organisations, e.g. orchids such as Dendrobium Sembcorp and Dendrobium YMCA.

Toh Garden is honoured to support Singapore’s premier garden attractions—including the National Orchid Garden and Gardens by the Bay—by supplying orchids for their iconic floral displays.

Who should come?

Everyone is welcome to participate!
Participants 12 years and under must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.

Programme Details

Approximate Duration: 2 hours (Please arrive 15 minutes before the event for registration. A bus will ferry participants to and fro the farm and will leave promptly at 10am.)
Language: English
Meeting Point: Meet at Keat Hong CC Drop-off Point (2 Choa Chu Kang Loop, #01-01, Singapore 689687)

Ending Point: The event will start and end at the same point.

The event will proceed rain or shine.

What to bring?

Particpants are required to wear covered shoes and long pants. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
Asthmatic individuals are encouraged to bring their inhaler.

Other important information

Parking is available at Keat Hong CC.
The venue is not wheelchair friendly.
Photography is allowed during the event.

Disclaimer

By agreeing to participate in the event, participants are responsible for any injury, loss or damage due to the negligence on his/her part or of the children under his/her charge.
Participants must abide by the house rules set out by the host. Facilitators will brief participants at the start of the programme.
Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.

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My Births & Rebirths with Orchid Grower Zhuo Hongyi from Toh Garden