Two years after becoming the Garden's first superintendent, in September 1877, Murton became embroiled in a staff dispute that nearly cost him his life. Dr Taylor’s telling of this incident comes from an account published in The Straits Times then.

A nature lover, trail runner and photography enthusiast, Christopher Koh finds that volunteering for the Nature Cares programme not only allows him to do his part for the community, but also provides him with the opportunity to indulge in some of his favourite pastimes.

The Gardeners’ Cup may be a competition, but for the teams participating, it’s a wonderful way to meet like-minded people, exchange gardening tips and have lots of fun.