Five common mistakes in growing succulents

agrimagMarch 2, 2021

Succulents are one of the easiest houseplants to tend to and are strongly recommended, especially for beginners. Succulents may be low-maintenance, but they sti... Read More...

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Monstera borsigiana albo: a beginner’s guide

Vina MedenillaFebruary 27, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Dr. Julius Ignatius Barreto Uy, 54, a dentist and plant hobbyist from Lanao Del Norte, grows approximately a thousand ornamental plants in ... Read More...

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Dentist takes a break from his profession and restores his passion for plants; earns as much as P100,000 from selling them

Vina MedenillaFebruary 27, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Some things developed in childhood never change. For Dr. Julius Ignatius Barreto Uy, 54, a dentist, passion for plants is something that ha... Read More...

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Beginner’s guide to growing African violets

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 26, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Growing ornamental plants have become a popular trend for the past year since these offer numerous benefits such as being able... Read More...

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Philodendron Pink Princess: a beginner’s guide

agrimagFebruary 25, 2021

The Philodendron Pink Princess (Philodendron erubescens) is known as an expensive house plant with dark green or black and pink foliage. It is classified as a c... Read More...

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Going from blue to green: Seafarer rekindles a love for plants amid the pandemic 

Vina MedenillaFebruary 25, 2021

By Vina Medenilla   A seafarer for five years, Jury Englis, 39, is used to a life that’s constantly moving. Traveling to new, unfamiliar places and witnes... Read More...

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Anthuriums: a beginner’s guide

agrimagFebruary 20, 2021

The anthurium, also called tail flower or flamingo flower, is a popular ornamental plant from the Araceae family. Anthurium plants can grow in all levels of ind... Read More...

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Regrowing cut flowers from a bouquet 

agrimagFebruary 18, 2021

Flower bouquets have long been part of many special occasions. If you’ve ever received a bouquet and wonder if you can still grow the flowers in them, the answe... Read More...

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Grow indoor plants using hydroponics

agrimagFebruary 17, 2021

Budding home gardeners with not much space have another way of growing plants at home and without soil. And that’s through hydroponics.  Hydroponics is a far... Read More...

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Profitability and beauty: Adding value to bougainvillea through grafting

Vina MedenillaFebruary 13, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Bougainvillea is an ornamental plant that is popular because of its vibrant colors and its adaptability to extreme conditions. Its striking... Read More...

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Three plants to invoke luck in a space

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 12, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  For 2021, the plant to have is the prayer plant or Calatheas (Maranta leuconeura). It got its name from its characteristic of ... Read More...

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The prayer plant is the plant to have this 2021

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 12, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Every year, people curate a series of lucky or trendy items based on different beliefs. With no way of knowing what’s in store ... Read More...

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Garden Show at Robinson’s Magnolia offers plants from P300 to 1M

agrimagFebruary 8, 2021

To celebrate the lunar new year, Arids and Aroids Nurseries is holding Colors Garden Show at the Center Atrium of Robinson’s Magnolia. The event opened on Fe... Read More...

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Gardener with Parkinson’s finds respite in growing mayanas

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 5, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Several studies have noted how gardening has several health benefits that affect both the physical and mental well-being of th... Read More...

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Here’s how you can propagate your valentine roses 

agrimagFebruary 2, 2021

From the parent plant or even from flower arrangements, one of the easiest ways to propagate roses is by rooting their cuttings in water. Water propagation for ... Read More...

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Young agripreneur follows his desire to take an agricultural career and succeeds in building and running a garden business

Vina MedenillaFebruary 2, 2021

By Vina Medenilla   Stereotypes and negative connotations in farming sometimes hamper possibilities for Philippine agriculture. Perhaps this is also ... Read More...

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Suitable for all ages: Gardening is not just meant for ‘titos’ or ‘titas’

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 29, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Over the past year, gardening has become a popular hobby for people from all walks of life. One underlying factor is the commu... Read More...

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From A to H: How a gardener shifted his interest from anthuriums to hoyas

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 22, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Life is full of surprises and sometimes takes unexpected turns. There are some instances when we pursue a particular thing only... Read More...

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Doctor and ornamental enthusiast expands to crops for their family’s consumption 

Vina MedenillaJanuary 21, 2021

By Vina Medenilla   Antonio Go Corado, M.D., 58, a general practitioner, has been fascinated with ornamental plants for three decades. However, when ... Read More...

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Basic care for begonias

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 15, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Begonias are one of the most popular and highly cultivated house plants today. These are native to tropical regions around the ... Read More...

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