Grow and Share Initiative

How to participate?

Organise at least 1 gardening-related community event in or around your community garden.

Eligibility

To participate, your group must be registered in the Community In Bloom (CIB) programme, and should be supported by a managing group. The list of managing groups includes:

• Residents’ Networks (RNs) and Residents’ Committees (RCs),
• Neighbourhood Committees (NCs) and Condominium MCSTs,
• Organisations, including but not limited to other government agencies, private companies, places of worship, healthcare facilities or
• Educational institutions, including but not limited to preschools, primary schools, secondary schools and tertiary institutions

Registration for the CIB programme is free! Reach out to us if you have not registered.

Event criteria

1. Time period
• You may submit details of event(s) that take place between 1 January and 31 December 2026.
2. Community impact
• Planning team: A minimum of 5 members, including at least 1 garden leader.
• Participant outreach: The event should cater for minimally 15 attendees
3. Garden event category
• Your event should fall under one of the 6 garden event categories listed:
1. Educational
2. Cultural celebration
3. Health & wellness
4. Sustainability
5. Community sharing
6. Artistry

Timeline

Step 1: Grow and Share 2026 Registration

Ready to bring your community together through gardening? Join us by organising at least 1 gardening-related event for your community this year! Be among the first 300 groups to participate and receive both a Grow and Share (G&S) starter pack and appreciation pack.

Register now!

1. Spread the word
If your event is open to the public, we would love to help you reach more people! We can feature your event information on our Explore G&S page to boost visibility and encourage community participation.
2. Receive your G&S starter pack
To support you in your G&S events, NParks will be giving out a G&S starter pack. Please indicate interest for the G&S starter pack through the registration form. Once your event details have been confirmed by NParks, the CIB team will reach out with information on how you can collect the G&S starter pack.

Step 2: Conduct your event

Time to bring your gardening event to life! Remember to capture those special moments with plenty of photographs.

Step 3: Submit your event entries

After the event, submit a post-event form with 2 photographs and event details by 11 January 2027. The post-event form link will be sent to garden groups who have completed a G&S event.

1. Receive your G&S appreciation pack
Eligible gardening groups which have completed the above will receive a G&S appreciation pack and an e-certificate. The G&S appreciation pack will be delivered in three batches:

• Batch 1 (for post-event forms submitted before 18 May 2026): receive by May 2026
• Batch 2 (for post-event forms submitted by 2 November 2026): receive by November 2026
• Batch 3 (for post-event forms submitted after 2 November 2026): receive by January 2027

About G&S Initiative

The G&S initiative was launched in 2025 to celebrate two decades of CIB by sharing the joy of gardening with the wider community. Under this initiative, community gardening groups across Singapore, from housing estates, schools and organisations, are encouraged to organise wide-ranging gardening-related activities.

Objectives of Grow and Share

1. GROW community spirit
• Foster teamwork among gardeners through community initiatives, and encourage more people to garden together
2. SHARE gardens and harvests
• Create vibrant community gardens where people can come together to share gardening experiences and enjoy the harvests
3. CULTIVATE knowledge and skills
• Transform our gardens into living classrooms and exchange horticultural knowledge

Frequently asked questions for G&S Initiative 2026

• Can my planning team have less than 5 people?

  The minimum group size is 5 to promote collective planning and continuity of a gardening group. If you have reasons for having a smaller group, please contact your CIB district manager.

• Can I submit events that were conducted before 17 April 2026?

  Yes, all events between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 are eligible for participation in G&S Initiative 2026.

• I don’t have space to conduct the workshop in the garden. Can I hold it in the RC or void deck?

  You can use any space as long as garden elements are featured during the event (e.g. soil, leaves, pots, cuttings). Do remember to obtain permission from the relevant authorities before using public spaces.

• Will I get any support from NParks to organise my events?

  The first 300 CIB groups to complete the registration form will be entitled to one G&S starter pack to support event preparations. Please refer to details within the registration form on how to collect the starter pack. Please note that each CIB group can only receive one starter pack, regardless of the number of events submitted.

• What events are suitable for publicity on the Explore G&S webpage?

  Only events that are open to the general public will be featured on the G&S webpage. Please also note that events submitted with less than three weeks lead time may not be featured.

• Will NParks help to manage registrations for my event if it is publicised on the Explore G&S webpage?

  Event registrations will be directed to garden leaders or the point-of-contact listed in the G&S registration form. NParks is unable to manage registrations on your behalf.

• How can I view the registration details that I've previously submitted?

  You can review your submitted details through the email sent via FormSG. If not, you can reach out to the CIB team to extract the event details.

• Do I need to include CIB/NParks’ logo when publicising my event poster?

  There is no need to include CIB/NParks-related logos on your community event posters. However, we encourage you and your garden leaders/volunteers to wear CIB-related identity items such as the CIB t-shirt and CIB hat while conducting your events.

• What is in the G&S starter and appreciation pack?

  The G&S starter pack consists of outreach materials for use at your G&S event. The G&S appreciation pack consists of CIB20 collaterals and gardening products to support your future community gardening activities.

• Who can I reach out to if I have any other questions?

  You can approach your CIB district manager or reach out to us.