While in Singapore, Ben wanted to check out their plant nurseries. Of course, right?! If was far off the beaten path, and not really a tourist thing to do, but it was worth it. Besides the Bloesem team, our friend Abby was our tour guide in Singapore (she goes to grad school in CA, but was home for the summer), so we were really able to get the inside scoop on this special country. She helped us navigate around and took us to the plant nursery.
Ben was in search for a particular citrus tree that is illegal in California, while he didn’t find it in Singapore, we did find a lot of interesting fruit trees we had never heard of before. I was ooh-ing and ahh-ing over a lot of the other plants I had never seen before, and I was so wishing that customs would just let me walk right through with all these plants in my arms. I did jot down a few names in hopes of tracking them down here somewhere, so my wish still could come true somehow.
it’s illegal to even ship citrus from florida to california— or is it the other way around? Or both? We had some issues with it before. But there’s a good chance I can find some of the stuff you’re looking for around here, if you want to seed swap 😉
Um… yes, to seed swappin’!!!
Why would the citrus Ben’s looking for be illegal? How curious!
I think it’s to prevent contamination of other crops that are here. I’m not really sure. I will need to ask him the specifics again.
I think that’s one of the loveliest photos of the two of you that you’ve ever posted.
Thank you so much! I like taking photos with that guy. 😉
Why on earth is it illegal? So curious!
Something about them contaminating the crops here. I’m not sure I quite understand it, but you can grow it from seed if you can manage to find one.
beaaauuuuutifuuuuulll 🙂
Can I ask where your dress and shoes are from? It’s such an adorable outfit!
My dress is thrifted and altered (https://mycakies.com/2013/08/two-upcycled-dresses/), and my shoes are from Kohls from 3 years ago! Thank you!!!
Shoes are from Kohls, but 3 years ago.
You two are the cutest couple ever!! xo
Hi,
Do you remember any name/location of the nurseries you have the chance to visit?
I am flying to Singapore and I would love to have a look.
Thanks
😉
I think it’s Far East Flora. I think. Sorry I’m just getting to this now.