Building Gardens by the Bay in Singapore - 1 of 5 - Ep 098

Get ready for one of the most epic tours yet-Gardens by the Bay in Singapore! The cloud forest conservatory is SO large, that we had no choice but to turn this into a 5-part series, with this first part establishing how Gardens by the Bay was developed, including some never-before-seen before-and-after shots. Prepare to have your mind blown on this architectural and botanical feat, which put Singapore on the map.
Stay tuned for the subsequent episodes, because Chad Davis and I will go in-depth into what's growing in the conservatory. If you're a bonafide plant nerd, you won't want to miss an episode.
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[@vamtire]

Singapore had its 'garden city' project since 1967, still poor at that time, like a hot mudflat, but we still assembled a team of biologists and designers to not just plant in strategic locations but to bring in plants that did not exist in Singapore but came from places of similar climate like Brazil. It was a great success, we went from 55,000 new trees in 1970, 158,600 in 1974 and to 1.4 million by June 2014. We planted in all corners of our tiny island. Around 10 years ago, we upgraded it into the 'city in a garden' strategy, of course there is gardens by the bay as well as heavy subsidies for buildings who do vertical planting. The result of this is that we co-exist better with animals in the city, squirrels can now hop onto buildings like its a tree, climb up and live there. Water otters, previously not sighted, migrated here and flourished. When foreign politicians visit, like Obama, the government will gift them a unique orchid hybrid and name it after them. Plants are important!

[@petercardona1559]

Goddess Hegemone we're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're not worthy! 🙌 I sure miss that truly magical place. It's truly the gold standard on how to manage an urban green space. Hope the rest of the world is taking notes.

[@BlueAquatics]

You've outdone yourself once again! Beautiful content, makes me want to visit Singapore ASAP!

[@nwyk153]

Gawd i miss Singapore! grew up there for 20 years before moving back to the states. Lovely City, Lovely People!

[@mathildakd1]

Breathtakingly beautiful. The closest to this I've been was Eden project in the south of England. I cried.. can't wait for the comming episodes

[@sallyhenry1716]

Are you kidding me !!!!!!WOWWWWWW🙌🙌🙌..this is going on my bucket list!!!!

[@JimMeeker]

This place is absolutely stunning. I want to live there.

[@jenniferturner3821]

I’ve been here - it’s truly amazing!

[@DaisyOh]

Excellent video, I'm loving your new episodes! Can't wait for the rest of your Singapore trip!

[@unusualplants2162]

Just awesome! No other words

[@coewayboulder]

Singaporean here, fantastic video and thanks for coming!

[@Tanubasar]

So last year we visited Singapore, and also garden by the bay, since I wasn’t a big plant lover at that time I didn’t enjoy it that much. But now I wish I could visit again 😟. Big plant enthusiasts 💚

[@Komadin]

MY DREAM! I work here at Earthship Biotecture and we have some awesome indoor botanical cells out in the desert, I've also been to the biospheres, but this looks like all of that combined, and on steroids. Singapore is on my list now. Thank you for this awesome video, I cannot wait to see the rest.

[@barbll000]

I watched this series out of order but it didn't matter. Each video was amazing. I so appreciate the time, expense and effort you put forth to make these--THANK YOU!

[@terravictoria435]

So fascinating, I would love to visit the Garden by the Bay! Added to my bucket list!!

[@ongbettas6941]

Welcome to Singapore... I am a Singaporeans..and I like, watch and followed your episode as well

[@mimisplants781]

Breathtaking one for the bucket list!! Can't wait for the next four! you are one lucky chica simply blessed!!!

[@MiuraNidu]

I have been to GBTB and fallen in love with it, but now you made me an insane person who is in obsession about it. Out standing presentation 👏

[@deya.cavazos]

This is so professional and beautifully shot. I’m beyond excited

[@cherylyeo25]

thanks for shining such light on my homeland, ever so proud! and newbie botany / plant lover