Grow Green with Ground Control

Nurture your green thumbs with Ground Control's series of workshops at YSDAF.

Sow & Grow Workshop

Session 1: 11am-12pm
Session 2: 3pm-4pm
- Introduction to seeds and how they grow
- Learn about germination and conditions needed
- Learn how to mix your own seed starting blend
- Hands-on activity: sowing seeds into pots or trays (compostable cups/egg cartons)
- Tips on how to care for seedlings at home

For Ages: 7 years old & above

Herb Garden Bites

Session 1: 12pm-1pm
Session 2: 3pm-4pm
Herbal Cooler Station
- Fresh herbs like basil, lemongrass, pandan, mint
- Mix with honey water, asam boi, or lime for refreshing drinks
- Participants can pluck their own herbs and mix their drink in compostable cups

For Ages: 7 years old and above

Compost Like a Pro (1pm-2pm)

- What is compost and why it’s useful in gardening
- Learn what can and can’t go into compost
- Simple composting methods for home or schools
- Interactive demo: setting up a compost bin or pile

For Ages: 7 years old & above

Little Garden Artists Workshop

Session 1: 2pm-3pm
Session 2: 4pm-5pm
- Fun, creative art activity for children
- Kids get to paint and personalize their own terracotta pots
- Encourages creativity and makes gardening more engaging

For Ages: 7 - 18 years old

🔔 IMPORTANT:

Those who have pre-registered must show up at the workshop location at least 15 min. prior to the workshop time. Otherwise your spot will be released.

ABOUT THE ARTISTE

Ground Control was established in 2017 to to help Malaysians get their hands on great quality soils, tools as well as the knowledge to enjoy the pleasures and benefits of gardening.

Ground Control is a composting business that turns garden waste, and kitchen scraps into wonderful compost that is used in all our soil blends. Doing so has allowed them to save 2500 tonnes of waste from ending up in landfills annually while revitalising the soil.

Their philosophy of a good garden focuses on the importance of having good quality soil.

Facilitators
Sow & Grow: Evelyn Wong
Compost Like a Pro: Harbir Gill / Justin Choi
Little Garden Artist: William

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Notes

• Due to high traffic flow, do use public transport or an e-hailing service. Free YSDAF shuttle from LRT Subang Jaya Station.
• Do allow enough time to reach the venue & find the location. Your spot will be released if you are not at the workshop location 15 minutes prior to workshop time.
• Do read through the info listed for the workshop (age group, suitability, language etc)
• By joining our workshop at the Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025, you understand that on occasion videos and pictures of you/your child will be taken and recorded for archiving and promotional material. 

About Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival

After two months of Kampung Tour to five states around Peninsular Malaysia, Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival 2025 will finally be kicking off its much-anticipated Urban Tour from June to August 2025.

This time, festival goers will have three chances to catch YSDAF at three different locations around Klang Valley which means triple the fun and triple the excitement!

YSDAF 2025 Urban Tour begins at KL East Mall on 14 June, followed by PARC (Subang Jaya) on 5 July and, finally, Elmina Lakeside Mall on 9 August. Everyone is invited!

Like past festivals, YSDAF 2025 will feature bite-sized performances by Malaysian artistes across different genres, from the traditional to the contemporary, from music and dance to theatre and visual arts. Apart from its scale, what sets YSDAF apart is that it also offers a highly interactive experience so you will have the chance to get your hands dirty, pick up a new skill or craft your own masterpiece at one of its workshops.

The highlight of the Urban Tour are its anchor performances by its programme partners Young KL Singers, MyDance Alliance and Orang Orang Drum Theatre. Apart from these highlights, festival goers can look forward to a unique festival experience at each location as the programming ls largely different with a different lineup of artistes and acts.

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