Gardening as a team effort is a brand new experience for Raymond. “How wonderful it is to share the joy with others,” he remarks. “I used to live alone. No matter how beautiful my houseplants were, there was no one to appreciate them or offer compliments. “
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18 July 2024
When he sees the beauty of flowers, Raymond Chow, an amateur home gardener for over 20 years, believes he can see them smile. “The joy of growing flowers is seeing them bloom, as if they’re beaming at me,” he says.
Indulging in the sea of fresh blooms at the Flower Market near his old home used to be Raymond’s favourite pastime. Through conversations with seasoned florists and learning from a horticulture master, he acquired comprehensive gardening know-how, enriched by the scientific mindset he gained from his previous job as a laboratory assistant. For him, gardening is more than a hobby. It’s a source of pride, as his green thumb has earned him awards at Flower Show competitions, and even helped his niece win a school contest.
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Tat-wah, Ah-chi, and Hoi-hing are the fellow members of Raymond’s group. Though inexperienced, they have quickly become accustomed to caring for the plants every morning and evening. “It brings me happiness!” Hoi-hing exclaims, to which Ah-chi agrees, saying, “My life has become more fulfilling.” Tat-wah is all smiles as he observes that “Seeing the plants grow from seed gives me a sense of achievement. I’m so grateful for Raymond’s guidance.” Raymond humbly responds that “I’m still learning myself. Now that we live together under one roof, I see you all as my siblings.”
The bond between the four members has blossomed since the group’s formation two months ago. Other residents are also closely following the progress of the plants through the photos Mei-yee posts in the common area, filling the elderly home with excited anticipation.
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