When 80-year-old Ch’ng Ah Bee first heard that the Senior Citizens Association at Scotland Road in Penang was going to start an eco-farm, she was more than excited as she could now put her gardening skills to good use. “I used to live in a landed property with space for my own little garden where I planted a lot of vegetation,” Ch’ng said.
“But when I moved to a condominium, space was limited, and I could only grow certain things like chili, curry leaves, mint, and some other herbs. When I was told that the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) was coming in to help set up the eco-farm at the association, I was waiting for it.”
The Senior Citizens Association, which has 700 members, started the eco-farm some two months ago. About ten active members now take turns to come in to plant fruit trees, vegetables and herbs at least once a week. Senior Citizens Association president Katherine Ong said they moved to their new premises in November 2021.
“When I saw that the land was available, I knew that we could put it to good use and start an eco-farm to keep our members active and also keep the soil healthy. “We have so far planted brinjal, corn, ladies' finger, spinach, chili, marigold, and papaya, and we are planning for more with the help and advice from CAP.
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