‘What does this have to do with plants?’ is probably the first question that comes to mind when looking at the post headline in a blog about plants and gardening. The answer is quite simple one-the airport has so many plants and gardens dotted around it, which made my day if I’m honest!

Singapore is one of those places that has plants everywhere. The airport is the same. While I was only transiting through the airport this time, it has to be said that I would go back at some point in the near future.

The first garden feature that I came across was a little garden area full of colourful orchids and flowers. It had a fish pond for a water feature and you can walk amongst the plants.

Being mainly orchids, I thought that the garden looked really pretty, especially as the foliage plants were all rather colourful and tropical looking.

A walk towards the gate for my next flight led me to another garden of a similar size but quite different in character to the one above. There was still a tropical feel and a water feature with fish, it was a leafy display, rather than flowers.

Again, you could walk through this one as you pleased, but I almost walked into the water a couple of times! Thankfully I didn’t embarrass myself that day.

Finally, on my way to the departure gate, I saw another little sea of planting. It was next to an area of random seating, being more leafy plants instead of floral. Either way, it put a smile on my face.

Why do I like the fact that there are plants everywhere?

First and foremost, people love something about plants, even if they can’t say any more than they like pretty flowers. This was evident when I was taking my photos-so many people were doing the same thing. They were often smiling, and others large had a sense of peace that is often missing at airports! I rather enjoyed looking at these plants rather than wasting my time in the shops looking at things I don’t want or need!