Friday, January 27, 2023

Seeds from Taobao & AliExpress


 I am not sure what all these soil packs are, its mixed with something like white styrofoam inside. Maybe its just soil to get started coz plants pots are included as well. 


These are plant food or fertilizer packets similar to seed starters, want to make sure every single seed grows into a plant. Its like working with miniatures, need pincers or toothpicks.


Free gift are these rake & spade sets that are packed like disposable cutlery. It's also the size of disposable cutlery.


These are the seeds and tubers I ordered online. I cannot remember what I ordered coz its such a long list. I am sure there are orchids, multicolored chrysanthemums and jasmine.




Friday, January 20, 2023

Buying Gardening Supplies Online

 

Ordered some stuff online like seedling mats, gloves and plant markers. Other things didn't arrive like shears, rakes, spades, watering hose & can. 


These are the big box store seeds like lantern plants (physalis), berries, grass (wildflowers) and some varieties of sunflowers.


These are the other flower seeds I ordered that came nicely packed with labels and the Chinese names of the plants. I think I ordered one of everything there.


Free gift! These are all variety packs of vegetables to start an edible garden. I didn't order any fruits or vegetables at all, just flowers.



Friday, January 13, 2023

Seeds from Amazon.sg



Free Shipping on these seeds from Amazon.sg. I check every now and then for new varieties and yes I did see the monkey face orchids that I didn't buy. I bought novelty seeds before, multicolored roses and velvet roses that are not black just a deep dark red.


These seeds are packed like health food store products, ranging from 500 to 10,000 seeds in one packet for around $15 each. That's pretty pricey considering I would pay $10 for one packet of cashew nuts that is bigger than this. 


Lupines, dahlias, cosmos and sunflowers in a mix of colours and breeds for variety. Cannot wait to find a space to throw these at. Gonna check out taobao or something similar to find local tropical flowers as well as China flowers.


Floral wrapping paper from local website Shein that has lots of nice things including floral wraps, ribbons, stickers and tape. I chose a plastic version that can hold water for the stems, the wax paper ones don't hold up so well. 



Friday, January 6, 2023

Re-Contract Mobile Plan

Re-contracting my Singtel mobile plan and opted for the free tab instead of phone. Chose pink and the matching cover in pink, new tablet is free but the cover cost me $62! New 5G card but no activation code, maybe it will start by itself in the next few months.

I notice every time I re-contract my mobile plan the monthly charges increase. I am now at $50 per month, its a little expensive but my bill actually jumps to that amount at least once a year. Changing my whatsapp to business and not gonna take incoming calls anymore.

So I had a choice between 2 versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. One version is the same as the Apple IPad mini and the other version is in between an IPad mini and an IPad. It's also double the weight. Other than that, all features are the same.