Urban Farming Spring 2026 Online Sharing Session
Seminar and sharing
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Date
05 Mar 2026
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Organiser
Campus Facilities and Sustainability Office
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Time
01:00 - 02:00
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Venue
Zoom
Summary
Topic: Designing Farms for Small Spaces Balconies, podium gardens, rooftops, and indoor growing—what works and what doesn't
Speaker: Karen Ng, Co-founder of Grow Something
This seminar explores the practical realities of small-space farming — what works, what doesn't, and why. It covers key design principles for limited spaces; sunlight, wind, drainage & structural considerations; suitable crops for balconies, rooftops & indoor setups; and soil depth, containers & irrigation basics.
*This seminar is a prerequisite for joining the Urban Farming workshops in Semester 2.