BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Spinach is one popular vegetable that people love eating in salads, stews, and more. The vegetables are also well-loved because... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Many Filipinos are familiar with pandan (Pandanus tectorius) because it’s a key ingredient in a popular local dessert known as ... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
The name Jose Rizal is unlikely to be forgotten in Philippine history books. He has been instrumental in the Filipino’s bid tow... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Herbs are globally popular because of their aroma and how they add flavor to nearly any dish. Among them is the curry leaf tree... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Did you know that there’s a tree that produces flowers that resembles the delicate hummingbird? Katuray (Sesbania grandiflora),... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020, many Filipinos needed to cope with displacement since health protocols dict... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
As the famous song goes, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Society is slowly preparing for the long-awaited holida... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Flowers don’t always grow exclusively in the pot or soil they’re planted in, as some go beyond their confines to creep onto nea... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
In the Philippines, mangoes are a high-value commercial crop that provides a livelihood for nearly 2.5 million farmers. Seeing ... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
There are several words that people use to describe flowers. Some of these include colorful, fragrant, and beautiful. Many gar... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Different people have different reasons for going into farming. Some engage in the practice because they’re fond of growing pla... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Did you know that there’s a local counterpart for the cinnamon tree? While many people import the spice, a social entrepreneur... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. It’s an aromatic condime... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
As a direct descendant of the first inhabitants of Abra in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Charles B. Herrero has always ... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
People have a negative perspective on weeds because these take up space in a garden or farm and compete with plants for nutrien... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Many families go into farming for several reasons. The most common one is to find a source of income and food. But some familie... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
By now, we’re familiar with the benefits of gardening to those who engage in it. In mid-2020, there has been a surge of aspirin... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Many Filipinos have been engaging in mushroom farming since the 19th century. The number of mushroom farmers has recently incr... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
There is a negative view of farming in the Philippines. Many consider it unprofitable and often advise the youth to pursue a ca... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Agriculture plays a relevant role in the Philippine economy. Many Filipinos rely on farming as a source of livelihood, but farm... Read More...
Patricia Taculao, or Patty as she likes to be called, is a content producer for Manila Bulletin Digital Lifestyle. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. She loves to spend her free time, reading, painting, and watching old movies.
