A quick refresher on mango fruiting techniques

Vina MedenillaJanuary 18, 2022

By Vina Medenilla  Mango (Mangifera indica) is a tropical tree native to India that has spread to many countries across the world, including the Philippines,... Read More...

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Seasonal crops from January to February

Vina MedenillaJanuary 15, 2022

New year, new fruits to reap! With the abundance of crops in the Philippines all year round, keeping track of which ones are already in season can be difficu... Read More...

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The coconut farm below ground – appreciating vital processes in the soil

agrimagJanuary 7, 2022

By WINFRIED SCHEEWE Climate change brings about a variety of implications. While some coconut farms are at risk of flooding due to changing rainfall patterns... Read More...

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A quick guide on how to plant, grow, and harvest alugbati

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 5, 2022

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...

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Steps on how to grow pandan, an aromatic plant

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 3, 2022

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...

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Erwad and Lagiwey: The north’s favorite indigenous veggies that are not always ‘out of place’

Vina MedenillaDecember 31, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Filipinos who are familiar with local indigenous veggies are becoming increasingly rare. Two native crops that shouldn’t be overlooked a... Read More...

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Rice is life: Three ways to spice up your black rice

Vina MedenillaDecember 28, 2021

By Vina Medenilla If there's one food that Filipinos can’t live without, it's probably rice. Locals incorporate rice in various dishes–from full meals to lig... Read More...

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Five tips on growing curry leaf plant

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 27, 2021

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...

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FilAm keeps his link to the Philippines by growing ‘Bahay Kubo’ vegetables in Nebraska

Vina MedenillaDecember 25, 2021

By Vina Medenilla It is not every day that Filipinos living abroad get to see or eat vegetables that they are accustomed to having in the Philippines. How... Read More...

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Some tips on how to grow katuray

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 24, 2021

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...

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Philippine vegetables that are slowly disappearing in markets and fields

Vina MedenillaDecember 23, 2021

By Vina Medenilla The Philippines is blessed with a vast number of endemic and indigenous species. It is, in fact, identified as one of the 17 mega-diverse c... Read More...

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Important reminders when growing vanilla planifolia

Vina MedenillaDecember 21, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Vanilla is a versatile component that may be found in everything ranging from food to personal care products such as perfume and shampoo. ... Read More...

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Eight locally grown round fruits for the Media Noche table

Vina MedenillaDecember 14, 2021

The new year is just around the corner! This means that baskets of round fruits will soon be adorning the dining tables of Filipino homes. Aside from wearing... Read More...

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Social entrepreneur shares tips on how to grow Philippine cinnamon

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 8, 2021

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...

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Bulacan farm promotes farming bamboo and its versatility as a grass 

Vina MedenillaDecember 7, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Bamboo (Bambusoideae) is a grass that is often misidentified as a tree because of its tree-like appearance. It is a fast-growing grass with... Read More...

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Fun facts about some of our favorite kitchen herbs and spices 

Vina MedenillaDecember 4, 2021

From television game shows to spontaneous quizzes among your circle, questions about Tagalog translations of anything under the sun always pop up.  So, here ... Read More...

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Plants have a “drought” memory to help reduce yield loss

agrimagDecember 1, 2021

New research from the University of Illinois claims that crops that survive after experiencing drought or extreme temperatures during the early stages of growth... Read More...

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Herbal remedy book highlights the importance of local weeds as food and medicine

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 1, 2021

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...

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Aurora farm grows ylang-ylang trees and makes essential oils from their flowers

Vina MedenillaNovember 30, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata), also referred to as the cananga tree, is a tropical tree native to the Philippines. It bears star-shaped, ye... Read More...

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November to December seasonal crops

Vina MedenillaNovember 27, 2021

Here are crops to look out for this November and December. Mung bean (Vigna radiata) Mung bean, also referred to as munggo or monggo, is a legume that’s l... Read More...

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