2. What is a community-based garden?
   A community-based garden is a place which the community takes pride in looking after the garden    together. It usually consists of landscaped flowerbeds, herbs, spices, or vegetables, and is situated    within the common spaces of estates, schools, or organisations.

3. What are the key thrusts of 'Community in Bloom' programme?
   There are 4 categories of community-based gardens:
a. Gardens along roadsides in front of homes within private housing estates.
b. Gardens in common green areas within public housing estates.
c. Gardens within the compounds of schools. For kindergartens and childcare centres in HDB void decks,    the gardens may be located in common green areas near their centres.
d. Gardens within the premises of organisations such as hospitals, hospices, welfare homes and places of    worship. For those located in HDB void decks, the gardens may be located in common green areas    within the neighbourhood.

4. When was the 'Community in Bloom' programme launch?
   The 'Community in Bloom' programme was officially launched on 26th May 2005.

5. What is NParks' role in 'Community in Bloom' programme?
   To guide and share horticultural knowledge with residents, students, teachers, staff and volunteers    who are keen on starting up gardening projects. Guidance includes:
a. Choosing a suitable site for gardening
b. Working out the garden layout
c. Selection of plants
d. Sharing of gardening skills and tips
   For residents of public and private housing estates, NParks works with the Residents' Committee (RC),    Neighbourhood Committees (NC), or Residents' Associations (RA) to deliver the support to participants.    NParks may provide greater support (e.g. plant materials, preparation of gardening beds) to welfare-   based organisations.

6. How can HDB residents start their gardening projects?
   To start, about five to ten residents may get together and approach their Resident's Committee (RC)    to get support. It is vital that among this group, there is/are residents who have good knowledge in    gardening, to lead the group. The RC may then obtain permission from HDB branch office and the    Town Council, to secure a suitable plot of land for their gardening activities. NParks and the Town    Council will assist the RC in assessing the suitability of the plot for gardening. NParks will then extend    horticultural advice and tips to the residents. RC should set aside funds for the project. Some    considerations:
a. Earthworks
b. Fencing
c. Pathways
d. Purchase of plants, fertiliser and tools, etc