Plants, like humans, may have different musical preferences

agrimagOctober 26, 2019

Playing music to serenade your plants seems like an unusual thing to do, but various studies suggest that doing so can help accelerate your plant’s growth. D... Read More...

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Plants are negatively affected by bullying, too

agrimagOctober 24, 2019

Bullying is often referred to as an abuse of one’s human rights, but this retail company in Emirates went beyond the box and conducted a bullying experiment not... Read More...

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Botanists discover new Hoya subspecies

agrimagOctober 18, 2019

Botanists of the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) have discovered a new subspecies of Hoya, an air plant that is usually found growing... Read More...

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Gardening in limited spaces

agrimagOctober 9, 2019

Living in the city, with its limited amount of space, should not be a reason to not have your own garden. With some creativity and resourcefulness, it is possib... Read More...

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Snake plants can help purify air

agrimagOctober 5, 2019

Sansevieria trifasciata is a common ornamental plant is known for its yellow stripe running the length of its green leaf margins. It is a popular indoor plant b... Read More...

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Attract insects to help boost your garden

agrimagOctober 3, 2019

Mention insects to a gardener and the first thing that will come to mind for most people are harmful bugs which may decrease yields, blemish produce, and even c... Read More...

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Basic care for air plants, Part 2

Yvette TanSeptember 30, 2019

By Yvette Tan With the popularity of indoor plants on the rise once again, folks are always on the lookout for varieties that can the most green to their spa... Read More...

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Mid-year Orchid Festival showcases the beauty of Philippine orchids

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 30, 2019

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  The Philippine Orchid Society, in cooperation with the Quezon City Government, launched the 2019 Orchid Festival with the goal... Read More...

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Orchid festival

agrimagAugust 26, 2019

by Kelvin Neil B. Manubay The months of August and September are the blooming season of the world famous ‘Waling-Waling’. Scientifically known as Vanda sande... Read More...

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How to take care of newly-bought cacti

Nikky NecessarioAugust 14, 2019

By Nikky Necessario Cacti and succulent enthusiasts have this ‘disease’: when they see one, they buy one – although most beginners usually do not know how to... Read More...

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Basic care for air plants, part 1

Yvette TanAugust 12, 2019

By Yvette Tan Tillandsia, also known as air plants, are gaining popularity as ornamentals. These evergreens get their nickname from their most defining chara... Read More...

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Mexican scientist turns cactus juice into biodegradable plastic

agrimagAugust 8, 2019

A breakthrough experiment was made by a Mexican scientist named Sandra Pascoe Ortiz, who discovered cactus as an ingredient for plastic. Ortiz wanted to replace... Read More...

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Here’s how you can turn terrarium-making into a party

agrimagAugust 7, 2019

Want to do something creative with your friends? Have a terrarium party and here’s how you can organize it! Of course, the first thing to do is to call your ... Read More...

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“BG Regale”, a million-peso plant

Chantal MarquezAugust 7, 2019

by Chantal Krisandre M. Marquez Horticulturists around the country gathered in SM Mall of Asia, Main Atrium to celebrate Agriculture Magazine's four-day Cact... Read More...

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Do plants have feelings?

agrimagAugust 6, 2019

Are plants conscious of what’s happening around them? Well, the answer is no. Back in the early 2000s, there were studies about ‘plant neurobiology’ which compa... Read More...

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First ever cactus and succulent exhibit held in the south

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 2, 2019

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Despite the threat of inclement weather, the National Cactus and Succulent Organization of the Philippines (NCSOPI), in partne... Read More...

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You can now fly with aircrafts fueled by plants

agrimagAugust 2, 2019

Feeling guilty of causing too much greenhouse gases by riding the plane? Regret no more! Several airline companies in the United States and South Africa are now... Read More...

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Bougainvilleas becoming the new trend?

agrimagAugust 2, 2019

By Zac B. Sarian The horticulture industry, especially ornamental plants for landscaping and other purposes, can provide excellent income opportunities for s... Read More...

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Here’s how to care for your plants even if you’re away!

agrimagJuly 30, 2019

Planning to go out-of-town after a long week at work, or wanting to go overseas? Here are some tips on how to keep your plants alive and healthy when you go for... Read More...

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How do plants react during an eclipse?

agrimagJuly 28, 2019

Plant behavior differs day and night, but what if there’s a sudden transition between these times of day - like in an eclipse? During the 2017 solar eclipse,... Read More...

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