Community gardens and that vital green light


Residents turning a vacant plot into a community garden at Jalan Kelab Ukay 7 in Bukit Antarabangsa. Building a community garden requires teamwork, perseverance and good leadership. – Filepic

Residents groups must cultivate practice of getting all necessary approvals before starting urban farms

THERE has been growing interest in community gardening or urban farming in recent years.

The activity is not limited to those living in landed properties, as some residents of high-rise dwellings have access or live close to land available for gardening.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Columnists

Respecting rights of the elderly
Man of the Hour
Malaysia’s Innovation Paradox: Rising Aspirations, Declining Foundations
Respect can build nations
Red cards, redemption and rising pressure across Premier League
Riding the tide: Malaysia-China collaboration in the blue economy
Sabah polls a wake-up call to Putrajaya
The governance conundrum
Sabah polls produces a few shockers
Turning cancer adversity into health opportunity

Others Also Read