August 2026

A balcony used to hold laundry racks and a few pots of curry leaves. These days, that same balcony might be home to a small hydroponic setup, a tray of microgreens, or a cluster of chilli plants doing rather well under a grow light. Across HDB blocks in Singapore, a quiet shift is underway, and it has nothing to do with property prices or renovation trends. More residents are turning their corridors, balconies, and rooftop community spaces into small, productive growing areas. What started as a pandemic-era hobby for many has settled into something more permanent, and it happens to align...