Will rambutan bear fruit in Ilocos Norte?

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By Zac B. Sarian One of our visitors in our farm in Teresa, Rizal came all the way from Batac City in Ilocos Norte. For her, it was a most enjoyable experien... Read More...

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Pako: An edible indigenous fern

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Ferns are commonly used for ornamental purposes or as a feed for livestock. However, there’s an indigenous fern that’s being gr... Read More...

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Starting a garden? Here’s a list of healthy and easy to grow veggies at home

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Most of us now are required to stay at home to protect ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the challenges that many of us face is accessing food that ... Read More...

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A super gabi from Palawan

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By Zac B. Sarian Among a number of things that excited us during our trip to Palawan (February 11-14, 2020) is a native gabi that we have seen and tasted for... Read More...

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The ever-present talinum

Patricia Bianca S. Taculao

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  In backyards, gardens, or similar places, there’s usually a plant that resembles a weed in appearance. If given close attentio... Read More...

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Do you want to be a red hot millionaire?

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By Mike Dela Paz Hot pepper is indispensable in cuisines all over the world for adding spice and elevating flavor. In the Philippines, it is mainly used in m... Read More...

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Natural farming input that helps develop plant structure for fruit bearing

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By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Calphos, a concoction made from eggshells, bones, and vinegar, is rich in natural minerals like calcium and phosphorus. C... Read More...

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Himbabao: An indigenous vegetable loved by Ilocanos

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Was there a time when you encountered Ilocano cuisine and you noticed a strange ingredient that’s long, green, and looks like i... Read More...

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Nutrients found in fish waste can improve plant growth

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By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Fish Amino Acid (FAA) is a liquid made from fish waste. FAA is a great fertilizer for soil and plant leaves because it is... Read More...

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Hydroponics, a good way to be productive during Community Quarantine

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By Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY – The regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) based here on Tuesday said hydroponics is a good way to be produ... Read More...

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Ampalaya seeds made a former hobbyist from Bicol rekindle her passion for gardening

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By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Life is full of surprises, just like how surprised Precil Singson was when sprouts of ampalaya suddenly appeared in her b... Read More...

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Increase plant productivity with companion planting

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  A technique known among farmers that helps them maximize their land and increase their crops’ productivity is called companion... Read More...

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A quick guide to growing squash

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Squash (Cucurbita maxima) or kalabasa in Filipino, is an annual herbaceous vine that grows to a length of four meters or more. ... Read More...

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Bamboo offers many agricultural and agribusiness opportunities

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By Rita Dela Cruz Bamboo is known by different names. But one that particularly sticks in the mind is bamboo being referred to as the “cradle to coffin” plan... Read More...

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Hydrogen peroxide as an alternative gardening input that promotes plant health

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By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Hydrogen peroxide is a mild antiseptic chemical that is used on the skin to prevent infections caused by scrapes, cuts, a... Read More...

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How to plant kulitis, aka. amaranth

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Amaranth, or locally known as kulitis (Amaranthus spp.), is an edible plant that’s easy to grow all-year round. It is a member ... Read More...

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Cheska Garcia-Kramer shares her backyard garden journey on social media posts

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By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Cheska Garcia-Kramer, Filipina actress and the wife of basketball player Doug Kramer, has been sharing her adventures in ... Read More...

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You can now buy fresh fruits and vegetables from Baguio with just one click

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By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   The COVID-19 crisis has put people in a difficult situation. The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) had limited citizens... Read More...

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Sweet, sweet wine: Deewan’s dragon fruit artisan wine

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By Liliwa Malabed A riddle--You see a strange creeping plant that looks like a cactus. You wake up in the middle of the night, peek out of the window, and ch... Read More...

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Seed Sowing Basics: The Do’s and Don’ts

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Words and photos by Barbara Cruz A lot of people express interest in gardening or planting but don’t know how or where to start. What better time than now, i... Read More...

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