A couple of years ago I got rather fanatical about gardening. The amazing thing about the tropics is that almost anything will grow, even if you don’t exactly have a ‘green thumb’. Swapping cuttings with friends and creating a lavish tropical garden for the cost of your time can quickly become a fascinating hobby. Plants are indeed the gift that keeps on giving. Unfortunately I’m not one of those naturally gifted gardeners and I do tend to lose (kill) quite a few. Thankfully Yanzans Florist came to the rescue!
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I used to pass this shop near my house that had a huge assortment of tropical plants and flowers, yet they always seemed to be closed, but one day I got lucky. I caught Maryam Ismal just as she had returned from picking her daughter up from school. It turns out that my timing usually coincided exactly with that particular schedule.
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Maryam and her husband Jan run Yanzans Florist Enterprise. A florist, garden center and landscape service all in one convenient location. Maryam also has quite a talent with floral arraignments for all occasions, large or small. And teamed up with Jan, can help you with all your landscaping needs.
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They can special order almost any plant or tree you want, as well. Maryam has a book to show you what’s available. If you pop in on a regular bases you can also get a heads up when new ‘stock’ is arriving, fresh off the truck.
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I was happy to find a garden ‘center’ run by passionate and knowledgeable gardeners. They can tell you how much or how little sunlight a plant needs, also how much or little water. I just need to start writing their tips down, so I won’t forget! Also in addition to a fantastic selection of plants at bargain prices, they also have pots, soil, fertilizers and lots of free advise.
*Yanzans has relocated to Kampung Yooi: updated Jan 2018
Yanzans Florist Enterprise
Jalan Padang Matsirat, Kampung Yooi
Directions HERE
Tel: +6 012 499 1424
Open Sat thru Thurs 10:00am – 7:00pm (closed on Fridays)
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