There’s quite nothing like Christmas in the Philippines, with decorations and melodies starting as early as September, and the resilient holiday spirit that can... Read More...
By Vina Medenilla
In Silang, Cavite, a cafe that plant enthusiasts would not want to miss out on is Monstera Cafe.
This coffee shop is not an ordinary on... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Many Filipinos have been engaging in mushroom farming since the 19th century. The number of mushroom farmers has recently incr... Read More...
By Vina Medenilla
Having good soil, a strategic plan, and the right people are some of the crucial factors that must be in sync for farm operations to run sm... Read More...
Poinsettia season is here!
Poinsettias are one of the many festive plants that brighten up the Christmas season. Their bracts, which are sometimes misidenti... Read More...
By Vina Medenilla
In San Fernando, Pampanga, a longtime gardener grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in her residence.
Read about her gardenin... Read More...
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a fruit that tastes and looks similar to a lychee (Litchi chinensis).
Its name comes from the Malay word rambut, which mean... Read More...
Sunlight is one requirement that plants need to grow healthy. Some gardeners consider where the sunlight falls in their space before starting a vegetable garden... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Living in the city has numerous benefits. Among these are access to modern transportation, job opportunities, government agenci... Read More...
Honeybees have a huge role to play in pollinating flowering plants. They pollinate 80 percent of all flowering plants. Without pollinators like them, humans wou... Read More...
Every gardener knows that watering is essential in plant care. But if done incorrectly, it may cause plants to die. Overwatering and underwatering are the two m... Read More...
Several studies and personal experiences have attested to the mental and physical benefits of gardening. But the activity can sometimes be strenuous, leaving ga... Read More...
Basil, thyme, rosemary, dill, and other herbs are must-haves both in the garden and kitchen. If you have an abundance of herbs, here are some things you can do ... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Photos courtesy of Glindo Pilo Mira
Across the globe, peppers are well-loved because of the heat they pack. This heat also c... Read More...
Aphids inflict inconvenience and damage for both farmers and home gardeners.
Releasing ladybugs, which prey on aphids, is an effective and eco-friendly means... Read More...
By Vina Medenilla
Waling-waling (Vanda sanderiana), or the ‘Queen of Philippine orchids,’ is an orchid endemic to the Philippines, specifically in the tropic... Read More...
Bananas are widely consumed around the world. Yet despite its popularity, eating one that’s either under ripe or overripe can be an unpleasant experience. It ca... Read More...
One common ingredient in cuisines around the world is garlic. This vegetable is widely considered a herb and is loved for the flavor and aroma that it adds to a... Read More...
BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Located along the sandy shores of Danacbunga, Botolan in Zambales, Sambali Beach Farm has become an agritourism destination tha... Read More...
Pollination of crops can take place in a variety of ways, either with the help of the wind, insects, or human hands.
As strange as it may seem, according to ... Read More...
