Young architecture student rises from the challenges and grows a flourishing garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 8, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Christian Baldevino Tamang is a first year architecture student who has a hobby of growing budget-friendly plants and using his... Read More...

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Former Accountant now runs successful garden business

Ellaine Kryss HubillaJune 2, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   The Chinese sage, Confucius is well known for his worldly concerns. He once advised people to “choose a job you love, and... Read More...

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The next level nutrients that cactus and succulent needs aside from sunlight, water, and air

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 26, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Cacti and succulents are very popular with plant enthusiasts and collectors, but growing them can be a challenge. Sometim... Read More...

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Beat the heat with these indoors plants!

agrimagMay 25, 2020

Living in a tropical country has its pros and cons. Although many can enjoy the beach at almost any given day, the sweltering heat could drench anyone in sweat ... Read More...

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Export-ready succulents grow amidst the cold

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 23, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Over the years, succulents have grown popular among budding and seasoned gardeners because of their various shapes, sizes, and ... Read More...

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Rey Pimentel’s exciting hoya crosses

Zac SarianApril 22, 2020

By Zac B. Sarian If you are a Hoya lover, Rey Pimentel’s new crosses will surely excite you. His initial crossing of Hoya cumingiana, an indigenous species o... Read More...

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Winning couple at the Davao Garden Show

Zac SarianApril 21, 2020

By Zac B. Sarian Meet the winning couple at the garden competitions in the Kadayawan Agri Trade Fair held on August 1-31, 2019 at the SM Annex grounds in Eco... Read More...

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Seven plants with calming properties

agrimagApril 20, 2020

Maintaining one’s household air quality is crucial for everyone’s health. Indoor or outdoor toxins have a damaging effect on one’s health that causes allergies,... Read More...

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Look, Ma, no soil! A Cavite-based plant grower enjoys propagating tillandsias

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 13, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Cacti and succulents are common favorites when it comes to houseplants that many, especially those who are only beginning to sh... Read More...

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Make the dishes blossom with these five edible flowers

agrimagApril 8, 2020

Edible flowers make meals vibrant and fancy. These are usually used as an ingredient that adds fresh and unusual flavor or simply as a garnish to dishes like sa... Read More...

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The importance of design when planning a garden

Yvette TanApril 8, 2020

By Yvette Tan Constructing a garden means more than picking one’s favorite plants and placing them wherever one wants. Sometimes, and more often than we r... Read More...

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Understanding Philippine flora: The man behind the barcoding of endemic species

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 30, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Imagine the Philippines as an enormous supermarket with an extensive array of products on its shelves–one of which is local flo... Read More...

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Three important things to remember when growing ornamental cacti

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMarch 29, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla There is a growing interest in ornamental plants among millennials, and Ron Apostol, 31, is no exception, especially when it comes t... Read More...

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Guide in making your own mini-ecosystem by staging a terrarium

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMarch 14, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Plants are appealing, whether they are staged or not. This is probably because of the green pigment found in plants called chlorophy... Read More...

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Old logs can be turned into beautiful flower beds

agrimagMarch 13, 2020

Logs are usually one of the things that get ignored when seen in parks, playgrounds, or forests. However, these old logs can also be turned into useful decorati... Read More...

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Five basic tips for newbie plant enthusiasts

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMarch 7, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Some people find keeping plants healthy a challenge. It requires patience and a great sense of commitment. Here are some simple tips... Read More...

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Formulating a healthy soil mix for your cacti

Nikky NecessarioFebruary 16, 2020

By Nikky F. Necessario Proper soil mix is the cactus’ life. It is where it gets its nutrients, and it is its home. That is why it is important to know how to... Read More...

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The art and business of landscaping

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 14, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Landscaping is a process that combines science and art. It involves planning and construction of gardens to enhance the appeara... Read More...

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Meet a lady achiever

Zac SarianFebruary 11, 2020

By Zac B. Sarian One lady achiever that you would love to know and befriend is Rolita “Baby” Spowart, an architect by training but who is better recognized f... Read More...

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Inspiring a new generation of botanists

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 8, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The Philippines is home to highly diverse flora. An estimate of 10,000 to 11,000 species, where more than half of the plants ar... Read More...

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