GARDENS BY THE BAY

Kopsia fruticosa

the fruits of this unknown climber look like bats!

the Russelia looks fantastic!

heron hidden amongst the plants

side view of floral clock

black-leaved Canna and Carphalea

Podranea ricasoliana (Pink Trumpet Vine)

OTTERS CROSSING

It is now a relatively common sight to see otters at Gardens by the Bay. I had the chance to see another family a couple of weeks ago at the Satay by the Bay.

All cyclists, pedestrians etc literally stopped in their tracks watch them as they sauntered across the pathway, oblivious to all the human traffic in the area, and two of them even went over to the Zoysia and rolled on it as if it was a bed.

HIBISCUS, MIRABILIS AND BRUNFELSIA

Hibiscus tricolor 'Cooperi'

The following are some interesting plants:

1. Hibiscus tricolor 'Cooperi' at the Chinese Garden toilet area flowered beautifully in recent months,
2. Mirabilis jalapa with a sport at Satay by the Bay, and
3. fragrant Brunfelsia calycina at Satay by the Bay.

Mirabilis jalapa

a sport of the Mirabilis flower

Brunfelsia calycina

CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND

Since the opening of the Far East Organization sponsored Children's Playground on 20 Jan 14, this part of the gardens beside Satay by the Bay becomes one of the most popular congregation points for family groups with adults and kids who come here for water-based fun and adventure trails.

This newest playground at Gardens by the Bay is really like no other and the recent drought heat helped to drive them here. There is also a small GB cafe next to the water playground to sell basic food and beverage items to the visitors. The weekend and public holiday crowds for the last 2 weeks were just unbelievable.

PEACOCK PANSY

I chanced upon this orange beauty at the Marina Barrage end of the Satay by the Bay car park entrance. In comparison, I haven't seen the Blue Pansy in a long while.

PHYLLANTHUS MYRTIFOLIUS

It is not a common occurrence to find the Phyllanthus myrtifolius flowering but I managed to capture these few photos of the recent flowering at Satay by the Bay.