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1 In this post, I will touch on the auspicious names given to certain "lucky" plants and their symbolism during Chinese New Year and/or in Chinese culture. Note: This post has been updated ...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2018/02/chinese-new-year-2018-plants-and-flowers.html

1. Roosters for Year of the Fire Rooster 2017 Chinese New Year falls on the 28th January 2017 and during Lap Chun (Lichun ) which falls on Friday, 3rd February 2017 at 11:30pm, we will usher...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2017/01/buying-plants-and-flowers-for-chinese.html

1. Location Map of MAHA 2016 MAHA 2016 is THE EVENT that we gardeners and everyone else with interest in the agriculture industry are looking forward to. The theme of MAHA 2016 is "Our Foo...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2016/12/how-to-go-to-maha-2016.html

1 Royal Floria Putrajaya 2016, Malaysia's largest annual flower show has just started. The event is scheduled to be held from Friday 27 May to Saturday 2nd June 2016.  2 The venue fo...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2016/05/royal-floria-putrajaya-2016-27-may-4.html

1. Source: Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) My favourite annual local flower show is no other than Royal Floria Putrajaya which also happens to be Malaysia's largest flower and garden festival. T...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2016/04/royal-floria-putrajaya-2016.html

1. Calla Lilies This year Chinese New Year falls on Monday, 8th February 2016 and Lichun Day is on Thursday, 4th February 2016. 2016 is the Year of the yang fire Monkey and it starts on Fe...

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1. Calliandra surinamensis - Pink Powder Puff, Pink Tassel Flower HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016! The Free Guided Tours at the Rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama are back again. Since June 2015, I ...

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1. Here are some pictures of what's blooming at the rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama. The first photo is a scenic view of the residential area of Petaling Jaya taken from the giant water lil...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2015/12/guided-tour-of-rooftop-secret-garden-of.html

1. Gardenia sp Free Guided Tours are now available at the rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama (for a limited period only) on every first Saturday and Sunday of the month beginning 6th and 7th J...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2015/11/free-guided-tours-at-rooftop-secret.html

1.  ROYAL FLORIA PUTRAJAYA 2015 was officially launched on Saturday, 30th May 2015. This is the 8th Floria which is an annual flower and gardening festival held in Malaysia. The venue is at...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2015/05/royal-floria-putrajaya-2015-has-started.html

1. Floria 2015 is scheduled to be held from 30th May to 7th June 2015 2 The theme flower this year is Lily. The theme this year is "Lily- Tapestry of Hues". Basically, members of the ...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2015/05/royal-floria-putrajaya-2015-flower.html

1 On the first day of Chinese (Lunar) New Year on February 19th, 2015, I visited the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom town in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Here are some photos o...

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1. Lucky bamboos and peach blossoms Happy New Year 2015! This year Chinese New Year falls on 19th February 2015. This is the 1st day of the Lunar Calendar where Chinese celebrate the Luna...

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1. Visitors Guide MAHA 2014 is THE EVENT that we gardeners and everyone else related to the agriculture industry is looking forward to. The theme of MAHA 2014 is "AGROTEKNOLOGI PEMANGKIN TR...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2014/11/maha-2014-serdang-malaysia-agriculture.html

1 Buffet lunch at the Contango at Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur for a special occassion. 2 While basking in the ambiance, I'll let the pictures do most of the talking... 3 4 ...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2014/07/majestic-hotel-kuala-lumpur.html

Mesmerizing Colours of Putrajaya 2014 - Part 1 Part 2 - Spotlight on Wedding Gardens - outdoors and indoors, table setting, floral bouquets, etc.

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2014/06/putrajaya-2014-highlights.html

1 During the month of June 2013, I went back to visit my alma mater. This is where I spent my student days from primary to secondary school. The school is now known as SK and SMK St. Bernade...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2014/05/the-school-garden-of-my-alma-mater-st.html

FINALLY! I have reached my 1 millionth page views. Nothing to shout about. Many have done that and been there but for me, this is my "first", hehe. It was a lot of hard work since the day I star...

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1 Here are some 50 photos of my recent visit to Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom new village, near Banting town in Selangor state of Malaysia. Fo Guang Shan (FGS) is a Buddist Templ...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2014/02/fo-guang-shan-dong-zen-temple-jenjarom.html

1. I'm back!  I'm back to blogging! I have been very very busy lately. For Chinese New Year 2014, I paid a visit to Lot 61, Selangor Green Lane, Sg Buloh and look what I found ... so many...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2014/01/buying-flowers-and-plants-at-nurseries.html

During the year of 2013, I had been really really busy with hardly any time for blogging but you can find me on Facebook and I will continue to update flower names and pictures on My Nice Fl...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2013/12/merry-christmas-2013-and-happy-new-year.html

1 During the recent Hari Raya holidays in August 2013, I went on a tour to China. Among the several places of interest that I visited such as Chengdu city, Mt Emei, Maoxian, Leshan and Huang...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2013/09/summer-in-jiuzhaigou-china-shuzheng.html

1 This is the common red Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the National Flower of Malaysia. Scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant Red' Family: Malvaceae Origin: China 2. Hibi...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2013/08/a-celebration-of-hibiscus-happy-56th.html

1 A tropical garden on the grounds of the ruins of an old abandoned castle sound - interesting isn't it? Indeed I am fascinated! Look how our Bunga Raya, National Flower of Malaysia look so ...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2013/07/the-tropical-colonial-garden-ii-kellies.html

1. When you visit Kellie's Castle, there is a very spooky but fascinating tree that you must not miss seeing. I'm sure this tree is as old as the castle itself, which by now should be almost...

https://www.mynicegarden.com/2013/07/kellies-castle-batu-gajah-perak-part-4.html