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Final supporters
We, the gardeners from Eng Kong Cheng Soon Community Garden (EKCS-CG) would like to request for gardeners Ms Ong Geok Hong and Mrs Lee Youngja to be allowed to stay on as members of our Community Garden.
Main reasons for our petition:
1) Commitment- From the time they were officially alloted their garden plots in EKCS-CG, both Ms Ong and Mrs Lee have worked diligently on their given plots and adhered to the gardening rules set for our community garden. They have worked on their plots almost daily, except during Covid where we had to follow a roster for social distancing purposes.
2) Community Spirit- Community gardens in Singapore are formed to inculcate a healthy social fabric, by emphasizing a sense of community spirit through social connection, in this sense through gardening together. Ms Ong and Mrs Lee had, in every way, contributed to this 'community spirit' by contributing to and participating in events and activities organised by EKCS-CG. They have also helped their fellow gardeners- physically, as well as verbally via sharing their knowledge and providing advice when we face gardening problems. At times, they share their harvest with us, especially produce that are rare or hard to grow.
Notably, with regards to official EKCS-CG matters, Ms Ong Geok Hong had helped in mass watering for 4 months from June 2021 to October 2021 on alternate day basis (Mass watering is one and a half hour of watering of more than 60 3mx2m plots in EKCS-CG). She had also helped in setting up the VIP orchid and cactus corners that involved labourious tasks such as digging up and moving soil.
We understand that certain non residents are permitted to retain their plots in the EKCS-CG for another term as their appointment as committee members (whether current or past) are deemed to have contributed to the success of EKCS-CG. We feel that Ms Ong’s contribution should be recognized even though she is not, and more so that she is not, a committee member. In time of need, she was the only non committee member who stepped up to help the CG. It would be a great loss to EKCS-CG if such a committed and helpful member were to leave.
Mrs Lee had also helped and contributed her time and effort to activities like the CG Anniversary, Open House and cleaning.
It is regrettable that they have to move out of EKCS-CG after all these years because their places of residence are just slightly out of the set boundary for EKCS but within 1km walking distance from the community garden.
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October 4, 2022
im still reading through all the stories people are sharing about ms ong and mrs lee and its so clear how much they mean to the garden. the silence from the people in charge is frustrating but its definitely making us more determined to keep this going.
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Hv learned a lot from both of them. They are willing to share their experience. I am a new gardener and know nothing about gardening. I managed to grow pretty nice vege with their guidance. They do share their harvest so we can try the vege before we decide to grow.
The spirit of community garden should not only be kept up by committed gardeners, but most importantly it’s a demonstration of social integration and inclusivity. Do we still want an intact social compact?
Appeal to retain existing long term gardeners at EKCS community garden
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I support this petition
They are active members of this community and been contributing widely and for a long time. It is not fair to them and a loss to us if we were to evict them due to a change of rules.
Our garden community is made up of individuals like myself, who became members because it seemed a very good idea at the time. It was November 2016 and 6 years on, our community has bonded and matured only because we have with members who work hard in their individual plots but give time to advance the good of this communal property. Good ideas succeed only with hard work and dedication. Ong Geok Hong and Mrs Lee Youngja are examples of passion, commitment and friendship and form the stable core of gardeners who are reliable and share their love for growing.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We, the gardeners from Eng Kong Cheng Soon Community Garden (EKCS-CG) would like to request for gardeners Ms Ong Geok Hong and Mrs Lee Youngja to be allowed to stay on as members of our Community Garden.
Main reasons for our petition:
1) Commitment- From the time they were officially alloted their garden plots in EKCS-CG, both Ms Ong and Mrs Lee have worked diligently on their given plots and adhered to the gardening rules set for our community garden. They have worked on their plots almost daily, except during Covid where we had to follow a roster for social distancing purposes.
2) Community Spirit- Community gardens in Singapore are formed to inculcate a healthy social fabric, by emphasizing a sense of community spirit through social connection, in this sense through gardening together. Ms Ong and Mrs Lee had, in every way, contributed to this 'community spirit' by contributing to and participating in events and activities organised by EKCS-CG. They have also helped their fellow gardeners- physically, as well as verbally via sharing their knowledge and providing advice when we face gardening problems. At times, they share their harvest with us, especially produce that are rare or hard to grow.
Notably, with regards to official EKCS-CG matters, Ms Ong Geok Hong had helped in mass watering for 4 months from June 2021 to October 2021 on alternate day basis (Mass watering is one and a half hour of watering of more than 60 3mx2m plots in EKCS-CG). She had also helped in setting up the VIP orchid and cactus corners that involved labourious tasks such as digging up and moving soil.
We understand that certain non residents are permitted to retain their plots in the EKCS-CG for another term as their appointment as committee members (whether current or past) are deemed to have contributed to the success of EKCS-CG. We feel that Ms Ong’s contribution should be recognized even though she is not, and more so that she is not, a committee member. In time of need, she was the only non committee member who stepped up to help the CG. It would be a great loss to EKCS-CG if such a committed and helpful member were to leave.
Mrs Lee had also helped and contributed her time and effort to activities like the CG Anniversary, Open House and cleaning.
It is regrettable that they have to move out of EKCS-CG after all these years because their places of residence are just slightly out of the set boundary for EKCS but within 1km walking distance from the community garden.
Updates
October 4, 2022
im still reading through all the stories people are sharing about ms ong and mrs lee and its so clear how much they mean to the garden. the silence from the people in charge is frustrating but its definitely making us more determined to keep this going.
14 Comments
I support! Yes, their contribution have made the community a more friendly and pleasant place. Geok Hong has sacrificed her time and energy during the covid period and Mrs Lee has made the garden a more interesting place by sharing her Korean culture.
Hv learned a lot from both of them. They are willing to share their experience. I am a new gardener and know nothing about gardening. I managed to grow pretty nice vege with their guidance. They do share their harvest so we can try the vege before we decide to grow.
The spirit of community garden should not only be kept up by committed gardeners, but most importantly it’s a demonstration of social integration and inclusivity. Do we still want an intact social compact?
Appeal to retain existing long term gardeners at EKCS community garden
None
I support this petition
They are active members of this community and been contributing widely and for a long time. It is not fair to them and a loss to us if we were to evict them due to a change of rules.
Our garden community is made up of individuals like myself, who became members because it seemed a very good idea at the time. It was November 2016 and 6 years on, our community has bonded and matured only because we have with members who work hard in their individual plots but give time to advance the good of this communal property. Good ideas succeed only with hard work and dedication. Ong Geok Hong and Mrs Lee Youngja are examples of passion, commitment and friendship and form the stable core of gardeners who are reliable and share their love for growing.
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I support! Yes, their contribution have made the community a more friendly and pleasant place. Geok Hong has sacrificed her time and energy during the covid period and Mrs Lee has made the garden a more interesting place by sharing her Korean culture.