Leafing Around
S1E1 A Hidden Tropical Garden Built Around Water, Wildlife, and Calm
Season 1, Episode 1
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35m
Tucked away in Jakarta, this hidden tropical garden unfolds as a deeply personal landscape shaped by water, plants, and quiet intention. Irene Chen explores a layered ecosystem where a swimming pool flows into a fish pond, iconic plants from around the world thrive side by side, and a natural growth philosophy avoids pesticides in favor of balance. Parrots, fish, and fast-growing greenery animate the space, while family presence and daily care routines reveal how the garden functions as both sanctuary and living system—an example of how thoughtful design and eco-friendly practices can support beauty, biodiversity, and calm.
Up Next in Season 1
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S1E2 Dreaming Big in a Tiny Tropical ...
In this intimate garden tour, Irene Chen visits Farron’s compact 280-square-foot tropical garden to explore how patience, observation, and care can transform even the smallest space. Farron reflects on four years of growth—sharing lessons learned about watering, fertilization, potting media, and ...
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S1E3 Inside a Landscape Architect’s G...
Irene Chen visits a private garden in Taba designed by landscape architect Keith, where resilience and creativity guide every choice. The garden blends hardy plant selections with careful water management and alternative soil approaches suited to the local climate. Recycled materials are reimagin...
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S1E4 A Lush Borneo Garden Where Tropi...
In this episode, Irene Chen visits a remarkable private garden in Borneo guided by owner Ong, where tropical plants thrive in layered abundance. As they walk through the garden, Ong shares practical insights on potting media, fertilizer use, propagation methods, and adapting care to shifting weat...
