As part of the programme, we had the pleasure of welcoming 11 bright and curious Form 3 students from Victoria Institution to Sunway XFarms HQ at FutureX, for a hands on, half day workshop on sustainable agriculture and urban farming. 

The day began with an introduction to XFarms, where students learned about the food security challenges Malaysia is currently facing and why growing your own food is becoming increasingly important. We also introduced them to various farming techniques including hydroponics, aquaponics, and how these innovations are reshaping agriculture in cities. 

After the talk, students toured our very first 3,000 sq. ft. outdoor greenhouse, where they got a behind the scenes look at how a commercial hydroponic farm operates. From understanding crop cycles to the infrastructure needed for a farm to function, they were given real insight into how farms are built, maintained, and scaled. 

In the second session, students applied what they learned through a group activity, where each team was tasked with designing a farm that could benefit a community of their choice. This exercise challenged them to think critically, creatively, and with empathy. We were thrilled to see their enthusiasm as they asked questions about farm costs, crop timelines, and system maintenance, proving just how engaged and forward thinking these young minds are. 

At just 15 years old, these students are already thinking about their future careers. We hope this workshop offered them both knowledge and inspiration to explore meaningful paths, whether in sustainability, agriculture, or beyond. We’re grateful to KITS for allowing us to play a role in shaping these conversations, and we wish every student the very best on their journey ahead. 

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Grow and Give: A Day of Action, Learning, and Impact with Tune Protect

On 17 May 2025, the spirit of sustainability came alive through a meaningful partnership between Tune Protect and Sunway XFarms. Together, we launched the inaugural session of the “Grow and Give” Programme, an initiative designed to give back to underserved communities while advocating for environmental sustainability. 

With Tune Protect’s CSR theme for 2025 centred on environmental impact, this collaboration brings together corporate volunteers, urban farming innovation, and heartfelt community engagement in a single impactful day. A total of 240 Tune Protect employees will participate in the programme across four sessions of 60 volunteers each. The first session on 17 May marked a strong and inspiring start, setting the tone for the sessions to follow. 

The day began at FutureX, Sunway XFarms’ urban innovation hub in the heart of the city. Volunteers were immersed in a morning of education and hands-on farming. Experts from Sunway XFarms opened the session with a talk on the importance of sustainable agriculture, highlighting how hydroponic farming methods differ from traditional systems and how they contribute to food security and environmental conservation. Participants learned how growing food closer to cities using efficient systems like hydroponics could help address pressing global challenges. 

Following the talk, volunteers were divided into three rotating groups to participate in various farming tasks. One group headed to XFarms’ outdoor greenhouse to harvest fresh vegetables that are ready for consumption. Another group took on the role of quality control, checking the harvested vegetables and packing them neatly into veggie bags for distribution. The third group focused on transplanting young seedlings into hydroponic netpots, preparing them for their journey to the community of Medan Jaya. These activities gave volunteers a tangible understanding of the food journey from seed to harvest. 

In the afternoon, the team traveled to Medan Jaya Apartment to carry out the second half of the day’s activities. Once again, volunteers were split into three groups, each taking on a unique role in contributing to the betterment of the community. One group took on the task of building a hydroponic farm on site. Equipped with tools like drills and glue, volunteers worked to assemble the system that would provide a continuous source of fresh produce to the residents of Medan Jaya. 

Meanwhile, the second group conducted a recycling drive. Volunteers went to every floor of the 15^th storey apartment block, collecting recyclable materials that residents had thoughtfully prepared in advance. Their collective effort paid off with an impressive 177 kilograms of waste collected, a clear testament to the commitment of both volunteers and residents toward a cleaner environment. The third group participated in a community cleaning drive, walking around the apartment compound to pick up litter and help provide a cleaner environment to the community. 

As the day drew to a close, the team gathered at the community hall to distribute 50 veggie bags filled with fresh, pesticide-free produce to B40 families living in the Medan Jaya community. This small but meaningful gesture brought joy and nourishment to households that may not always have access to healthy, fresh vegetables. 

The Grow and Give Programme is more than a day of volunteering. It is a powerful example of how purpose-driven companies like Tune Protect and changemakers like Sunway XFarms can come together to plant the seeds of long-term impact. Through education, sustainable action, and community partnership, this programme nurtures not only vegetables but also hope, empowerment, and a greener future. 

As we look forward to the remaining sessions, we remain inspired by what can be achieved when corporate responsibility and community care go hand in hand. Together, we are growing more than just plants,we are growing change. 

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Throughout 2025, Sunway XFarms has kept its promise to help communities in need battle malnutrition by donating Sunny Strong nutritious multigrain drink.

Malnutrition is a challenge many communities face, particularly for those who struggle with financial income and acquisition availability. At Sunway XFarms, we aim for nutritious food to be accessible to all; whether through our fresh & sustainably grown vegetables or healthy pantry foods.

Throughout our years of work, we have seen the prevalent gap in nutrition within communities, and in 2024, we finally found the best course of action for us to take as a farm in order to nourish those beyond the farm’s reach. We created Sunny Strong, with the goal of combatting malnourishment via food aid programmes and support to those in need. This multigrain drink was designed to offer an affordable yet nutritious option for a wide range of people, from children to senior citizens, even extending to those with dietary restrictions. 

With a unique blend of over 40 multigrains, 13 essential vitamins and minerals, high calcium content, and a healthy dose of protein, Sunny Strong offers a nutritional solution without the artificial flavoring and excess sugars that are so prevalent in conventional breakfast drinks. In fact, it contains up to 75% less sugar than the drinks typically found in stores, making it a healthier choice for those looking to fuel their bodies without compromising on taste or health. 

In addition, Sunny Strong is enriched with sunflower microgreens, a tiny yet mighty mini vegetable that is sustainably grown by Sunway XFarms. These nutty-flavoured microgreens are packed with benefits such as bone support, immunity boost, and maintaining one’s heart & eye health. They are also rich in amino acids, which play a crucial role in muscle repair and overall well-being. The inclusion of these microgreens elevates the drink’s nutritional value, yet it is easy for even picky eaters to “drink their greens” without tasting any bitterness.

Through our donation efforts that are supported both internally and by public generosity, Sunny Strong is quickly becoming a pillar in the foundation of nutrition, starting with those who need it most. Below are the impactful ways this initiative is actively changing lives across Malaysia:

Donating Sunny Strong to Support Children at Welfare Homes 

On 9th January 2025, Sunway XFarms donated Sunny Strong to several children’s homes in KL. These homes care for children aged 3 to 18, many of whom come from abusive, abandoned, or orphaned backgrounds. 

Although without families, these children deserve to be cared for, nourished, and loved, just like any other child. Through Sunny Strong, we help the caretakers of these children provide them with the daily dose of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed for their physical and mental development. This small gesture is part of our larger commitment to supporting children who face difficult circumstances, and we are grateful to be able to offer them a healthier, more nutritious alternative. 

Helping the New Life Foundation Beneficiaries get Daily Nutrition

On 23rd January 2025, we reached out to New Life Foundation (NLF), an organization dedicated to providing support for patients undergoing treatment for serious health conditions. When we introduced Sunny Strong, NLF immediately recognized its potential to help four of their existing beneficiaries who were having difficulty eating solid food due to critical conditions. 

Among them was Kak Iman, a cancer patient who has sensitive digestion on top of being unable to take solid foods. She was overjoyed to discover that Sunny Strong came in a berry flavour and couldn’t wait to try it. In Sunny Strong was she able to find comfort, knowing that she could still enjoy a simple drink that would nourish her body in a way that suited her health needs.

We were fortunate enough to visit a few beneficiaries personally in their homes, and the experience was deeply humbling. Hearing their experiences and struggles firsthand gave us much to think about on how we could further help them. To be able to offer Sunny Strong as an alternative to their daily diet was both a privilege and a responsibility we carry with pride. 

For individuals who face severe health challenges, getting adequate nutrition can be difficult. Sunny Strong is an easy-to-consume, nutrient-dense solution to ensure those battling illnesses receive the necessary vitamins, minerals, and immunity-boosting benefits to support their recovery and overall well-being. 

Empowering the Orang Asli Community 

On 5th February 2025, we took Sunny Strong to the Orang Asli villages in Raub, Pahang, where we distributed the drinks to children attending the local learning center. These villages, home to the indigenous Orang Asli community, face numerous challenges– low wages, limited access to fresh produce, and reliance on food aid from donors. 

For these communities, Sunny Strong serves beyond a breakfast drink to help children keep full. It offers them a vital source of calcium, protein and vitamins to support their growth and development, which are often lacking in their diets due to the irregular availability of fresh food. In the learning centers, where dedicated “house mothers” prepare meals for the children, Sunny Strong becomes a powerful ally in ensuring these young ones grow up healthy and strong. 

While the community primarily relies on foraging in the jungle due to its limited access to the market and financial constraints, Sunny Strong ensures they can still receive the essential nutrients they need without having to worry about the cost of fresh produce. By offering a nutritious, ready-to-consume drink, we’re helping to address the nutritional gaps in their daily diets and contributing to their overall well-being. 

In 2025, Sunway XFarms hopes to support many more communities and individuals with Sunny Strong. Join us in spreading the goodness by donating Sunny Strong. Together, we can make the world a healthier place, one sip at a time. 

 Bless a community today, partner with us to nourish children for the long term. 

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In a world where health often takes a backseat to make day-to-day salaries, take care of families, household chores and other priorities, how can we make wellness easily accessible to all? 

On February 22, 2025, Sunway XFarms took a meaningful step towards bridging the gap between health and accessibility for the B40 community through our CSR Wellness Programme. Held at PPR Raya Permai, a low-cost housing area home to over 10,000 people, this initiative was designed to address the rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Malaysia, particularly among vulnerable communities. 

The B40 group, which makes up the lowest income bracket in Malaysia, is disproportionately affected by Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). With limited resources, many in these communities don’t have the means or knowledge that serves as a start to prioritize their health; often leading to serious conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. The statistics are worrying– 41% of NCD cases in Malaysia are from the B40 group, making it clear that we need immediate action.

Our Wellness Programme is a driving force in helping participants kick off their wellness journey; by offering free health check-ups, an educational talk, and a fun, engaging exercise session. What might seem like a line-up of simple services goes further, and actually serves to create a sustainable foundation for health and wellness in a community that truly needs it. 

The CSR B40 Wellness Programme at a Glance 

The day welcomed 28 participants coming together, including adults and senior citizens. Along with SV Care Group, Believe Fitness and Sunway Multicare Pharmacy, Sunway XFarms’ comprehensive Wellness Programme to start the community’s health and wellness transformation journey began.

Upon arrival, participants were registered and ushered to SV Care Group’s health check-up booth, where blood pressure and blood glucose tests were conducted. This allowed us to identify those at risk for common NCDs like hypertension and diabetes. The results were sobering, over 50% of the attendees showed signs of high blood pressure or elevated blood sugar, highlighting the urgent need for further checkups, more accessible health screenings and immediate interventions. 

As knowledge is power, Believe Fitness conducted a health talk to help participants gain a deeper understanding of the necessity of wellness, and where to start. They covered important topics including what wellness encompasses, as well as the importance of physical activity, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep. Through their sharing of simple yet powerful tips, the community was equipped with the insight needed to effectively make healthier choices in their daily lives. 

Believe Fitness instructors also took the stage with a fun and engaging exercise session. The trainers demonstrated straightforward and convenient exercises that could be done anywhere, encouraging participants of all fitness and stamina levels to join in. It was an important reminder that staying active doesn’t require a gym membership, nor a large field to run in; just a commitment to move- no matter how big or small- daily. 

Each participant left with a gift bag from Sunway Multicare Pharmacy and Sunway XFarms to help them continue on with their wellness journey. The bags included simple personal hygiene products and essential vitamins, along with Sunway XFarms’ own Sunny Strong nutritious multigrain drink that would help their families with children and elderly battle malnutrition. These small items serve to show that wellness doesn’t have to be extravagant or cumbersome; it can simply start with our everyday choices. 

The Results in the B40 Community: Real Change, One Step at a Time 

At the end of the day, the results speak for themselves: 

• 28 participants took part in the programme
• 50% of participants had high blood pressure or elevated blood sugar 
• 10 participants qualified for the PEKA B40 programme, giving them access to essential health screenings

While only a small scale, these numbers represent real people– families who now have a better chance at preventing or managing NCDs. Through the Wellness Programme, these individuals now have access to health resources that might have otherwise been out of reach. 

CSR B40 Community Programme – What’s Next? 

The Sunway XFarms CSR Wellness Programme is just the beginning. We are committed to expanding this initiative and aiding even more communities in need. Our vision is clear– to reduce the burden of NCDs in Malaysia by providing access to healthcare, wellness education, and resources for all, regardless of their socio-economic status. 

We believe that wellness should be a basic right, not a privilege. We want to bring our wellness programmes to more communities, and with the support of our corporate partners, we can continue to make this vision a reality. 

If this speaks to you or your company, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with us today to create change for the better. Together, we can bring lasting impact to those who need it— one real step at a time. 

Let’s work together to make Malaysia a healthier, happier place for all.

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In the villages of Raub, Pahang, lives a community that struggles with some of the most basic challenges of modern life– access to fresh food, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods. The Orang Asli, the indigenous people of Malaysia, have long faced socio-economic challenges that many others take for granted in their day-to-day lives. Sunway XFarms, in partnership with organizations such as Pertubuhan Komuniti Kasih Selangor (PKKS), CityFarm Malaysia and MyKasih, is working to change this reality. Through our “Solar for Growth” initiative, we aim to provide sustainable solutions to help light these communities up, one farm at a time. 

The Struggles of the Orang Asli Communities 

Kampung Ulu Ruai and Kampung Sungai Kellang, along with two other nearby villages, are home to approximately 800 Orang Asli residents. The lifestyle here is seemingly simple and peaceful, yet fraught with hardship. Adults rely on minimum daily wages from nearby plantations and factories, a financial situation that leaves little room for improvement or opportunity. Furthermore, the distance to the local market, which is half an hour away by motorcycle, presents a significant inconvenience for the women in the community who are often left without transportation, relying on their husbands to make the journey. 

The community relies on foraging in the jungle for basic foodstuffs like ferns, yam leaves, young jackfruit, and bamboo shoots. This speaks to their limited access to a regular, sustainable food supply. While the jungle provides, it cannot guarantee the steady, nutritious produce needed for these families to thrive. Fresh vegetables, which many of us take for granted, are a luxury that is often out of reach for these communities, as they are both expensive and difficult to obtain in their situation. 

The core of our company includes the problem-solving skills of our startup culture, our expertise from years of sustainable farming, and desire to positively impact lives through compassion and innovation. With this, Sunway XFarms presents the “Solar for Growth” programme, a proper solution that is both practical and sustainable.

Aiding the Orang Asli: “Solar for Growth” Programme 

On 5 February 2025, Sunway XFarms visited the villages of Kampung Ulu Ruai and Kampung Sungai Kellang to introduce the “Solar for Growth” project. This initiative combines solar power with hydroponic farming to provide a sustainable source of fresh produce to the community. Not only is this environmentally friendly, but also empowers the community with a new way to grow their own food, using simple systems that can be easily taught and maintained by local residents. 

Through the support of our partners– PKKS, CityFarm Malaysia and MyKasih, Sunway XFarms planted a farm in the village– a farm that not only grows fresh food, but also hope and opportunity. The solar-powered hydroponic farms are designed to be easy to learn and maintain; using minimal water that recycles itself through a circular watering system with the power generated from the solar panels. 

During our visit, we taught the local teachers how to use the systems, both to grow food and as a teaching tool at the school. With the planting of the solar-powered farm, children of these communities will not only learn about sustainable farming methods, but will also enjoy fresh, home-grown produce prepared by the community’s “house mothers”.

We want to acknowledge and thank the dedicated team from PKKS, who frequent the village every week to check on the locals as well as provide guidance and aid. Their continuous involvement ensures that every effort from donors is well implemented and maintained throughout time.

In addition to the farming system, we distributed Sunny Strong nutritious multigrain drinks to the children and teachers. This nourishing beverage, packed with 13 essential vitamins and minerals, calcium, and protein, provides a vital health boost to the community, addressing the nutrition deficiencies that many children face due to limited access to balanced meals. 

The beauty of this initiative lies in its simplicity. It’s a small but transformative step that has a lasting impact on the community’s health, economic stability, and overall quality of life. 

Why This Matters: The Power of Sustainability 

The “Solar for Growth” project is a perfect example of how sustainability and social impact can go hand in hand. This programme doesn’t just address immediate needs, it also creates a foundation for long-term change. By investing in sustainable solutions like solar-powered hydroponic farming, we provide not only food and nutrition to underserved communities, but also teach them how to grow their own food and become more self-reliant. 

Join Us in Making a Difference 

The Orang Asli communities of Kampung Ulu Ruai and Kampung Sungai Kellang have already seen the transformative power of solar-powered hydroponic farming. With the help of corporate partners, we can expand this initiative to more villages, creating sustainable agricultural solutions for more communities in need. 

If your company is looking for a way to give back, engage employees in volunteer work, and make a real, lasting impact; contact Sunway XFarms to partner with us today. 

Together, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future, one farm at a time.

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Aromatic Thai Basil Chicken

A popular crowd pleaser, this dish is considered a ‘fast food’ in Thailand because of how simple it is to make. The fragrance of our homegrown thai basil accentuates the flavours of this recipe, truly a food for the soul.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Keyword basil, chicken, Thai food

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Servings 2 pax

Ingredients

• 125 g minced chicken meat
• 1 handful of thai basil leaves (add more if you love the flavour punch!)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 thai red chillies (add more if you like it spicy)
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 egg
• Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

• To prep, pound the chillies and garlic in a pestle and mortar until you get a rough paste.
• First, to fry the egg “thai style”, heat up about 1cm of oil in a wok and crack the egg in gently and let it fry until the edge is brown and crispy. Remove egg and set aside.
• Next, heat up 3 tbs of oil in the wok again over high heat and saute garlic and chilli paste for a few second.
• Add in minced chicken and saute for 1 minute.
• Add in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and stir until chicken is cooked through. (If a little dry, please add in some water)
• Turn off the heat and add in the handful of thai basil and stir for a few seconds.
• Ready to serve with rice

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Mustardy Meatballs (No, not THAT mustard)

We didn’t mean the condiment! We meant mustard greens which pack just as much flavour. Let them add a peppery kick similar to wasabi in these juicy, flavourful meatballs. With some added chilli flakes, this dish is guaranteed to fulfil your spicy cravings! Pair it with any salad, noodles or pasta; or simply enjoy it on its own as a snack with a side of chilli sauce! 

Course Side Dish, Snack

Keyword gai choy, meatballs, mustard greens, savoury

Prep Time 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 125 g minced meat (use your favourite meat)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped mustard greens including stem
• 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp light soya sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• A pinch of ground pepper
• Half slice of bread
• 1 tsp corn flour

Instructions

• Soak the bread in a large mixing bowl with enough water to make it soft for 1 min  
• Add in minced meat, mustard green, garlic, chilli flakes, soya sauce, salt, pepper and mix well.
• Add in corn flour to bind the mixture.
• Roll up minced meat mixture into balls of 1 ½ inch diameter.
• Place in the refrigerator for 30 mins to set.
• Heat up oil in a nonstick pan and fry until all sides are golden brown for approx. 7mins

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Does organic mean pesticide-free? 

When we see the organic aisle in the supermarket, the initial thought is that the vegetables are pesticide-free. However, that is not necessarily true. Compared with produce grown using conventional farming methods, organically grown produce has lower levels of pesticide residue. Pesticides used by organic farms are also in natural form and include substances derived from plants, minerals, and microorganisms.

The term organic actually means to grow produce in a well-balanced ecosystem—involving soil (as the main component), plants, animals, and pests that are interconnected to one another. Organic agriculture requires maintaining or improving soil health. This farming practice depends on natural ecological processes and biodiversity that adapts to local environmental conditions, rather than external adverse inputs such as pesticides to produce healthy crops. The entire ecosystem begins and ends with soil, and this regenerative form of agriculture is what organic farming is about.  

Is hydroponic farming organic?  

The invention of modern hydroponics farming has been around for more than 80 years. Hydroponic farming uses water as the main growing medium to transport nutrients to the plant roots. This method uses up to 90% less water than traditional soil-based farming, as the water balance from irrigation is collected & redirected into a tank where it is filtered and pumped back again to the plants in a circular system. By eliminating the use of soil, hydroponic farming can be integrated into vertical and urban farming spaces, reducing heavy land usage including deforestation and soil degradation. Indoor hydroponic farming can further eliminate the use of pesticides and the threat of unpredictable weather, granting consistent harvest all year round. As hydroponic farming does not use soil, it has not yet been classified as organic in many countries although in Singapore and the United States, hydroponics crops qualify for organic certification.

So what should I be looking out for?

Ultimately, it’s important to ask ourselves if the food we consume were sustainably grown and safe to consume. Pesticide-free crops literally means that crops were grown without the long list of pesticides including insecticides, fungicides, herbides, rodenticides, bactericides, larvicides, etc. which are very harmful to our bodies. Freshness is also a key factor to consider as the longer food travels and sits on the supermarket shelves, the more nutrients and vitamins are loss.

At Sunway XFarms, our crops are 100% certified pesticide-free and planet-friendly. We proudly hold the Malaysian Good Agricultural Practice (myGAP) Pesticide-Free certification and prioritise the safety and quality of our crops above all. Trust in us to provide you with fresh food that’s sustainably grown, tasty and nutritous. Check out our veggie subscriptions and try a happy bag today!

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No, we are not talking only about plants or living things, but anything that is GREEN! 

First and foremost, let us address the elephant in the room which is the pandemic that we are all currently living in. This pandemic has caused a steep rise in stress levels in individuals and a lot of hardship. The Straits Times reported that our Health Ministry had received approximately 2,500 phone calls and more than 1,000 WhatsApp messages between March 28 and April 12, during the early days of the MCO, on its Psychological First Aid hotline. In a study conducted by The Centre, about 45 percent out of 1084 Malaysian respondents confessed to having varying levels of anxiety and depression during the MCO. 

Nature 

So, you may think: what is the correlation between stress levels and the colour green? 

Green, a verdant hue, has the power to revoke all kinds of emotions in humans. The colour is highly associated with nature and when someone says “green” we automatically assume that they are referring to either plants, bushes, trees or vegetables. Yes, it is true that nature makes humans feel calm, peaceful, and serene. However, not only nature has that power, but in fact anything that is green in colour. 

History and science (Why) 

Although this rich colour is all around us in nature, it was actually difficult to manufacture the green pigment for painting and decorating items long ago. Ancient Romans created green pigment by weathering metals, and a Swedish chemist created green pigment with a chemical called arsenite; both were highly toxic which caused illness if exposed to it for prolonged durations. Over the course of time, green evolved from being a notoriously dangerous and poisonous pigment to being a symbol of environmentalism. Having said that, let’s dive a little bit deeper into the reason green colour is more calming to humans than other colours. 

In a spectrum of light there are seven colours which are visible to the human eye. This visible light spectrum has a wavelength that ranges from 400nm to 700nm. Green sits in the middle of this spectrum with a wavelength of 550nm. The position of green in the center plays a vital role because this is where our perception is at its best. This means that our eye does not need too much effort to identify green colour! With less strain needed to perceive green colour, our nervous system can be more relaxed when identifying this hue. In addition, green is a cool color because it has shorter wavelengths. While our eyes need to adjust to see colors with longer wavelengths, they don’t need to adjust at all to see cool colors like green, thus having a calming effect on the eyes. 

It’s no wonder that hospitals, schools and workplaces have so much green. Research has shown that humans are impacted directly by the environment that we surround ourselves in. What we see, hear or smell has an impact on our stress levels, blood pressure and immune system. A study was done on 2 groups of patients who had undergone gallbladder surgery. The beds in the first group faced the wall and the beds in the second group faced some trees. According to the physician who conducted the study, Robert Ulrich, the patients with the view of trees tolerated pain better, appeared to nurses to have fewer negative effects, and spent less time in a hospital. 

Aside from scientific reasons green colour is calming, it is also very much part of human evolution. Our ancestors looked to nature for food, shelter and water. Before concrete jungles came about, nature was all we had, nature was safe and nature was security. 

A positive environment cultivates a healthy mind and body. If you would like to add some greens into your daily life, and try your hands in cultivating something natural and calming, what better way to do so than to surround yourself with some edible greens! We have a farm kit which is beginner friendly and suitable for all ages. This is a simple way to add some greens into your space without occupying a lot of space. The best part is, you can eat it! For those of you who are looking for a new hobby, this is a great place to start. Hobbies are good stress relievers as they take your mind away from day-to-day stress and make you focus on something that you enjoy. 

Don’t forget to check out our urban farming and hydroponic farming workshops!

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