Plants in a bottle: Some reminders when making a terrarium garden

Vina MedenillaJanuary 4, 2022

By Vina Medenilla Growing plants isn’t limited to spacious gardens and fields because green spaces are sometimes formed in the tiniest of spaces such as glas... Read More...

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Family honors their grandmother’s legacy by following in her footsteps in the garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 26, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO By now, we’re familiar with the benefits of gardening to those who engage in it. In mid-2020, there has been a surge of aspirin... Read More...

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Monstera-themed cafe in Cavite showcases and sells rare monstera and philodendron varieties 

Vina MedenillaNovember 25, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Demand for greenery during the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased as many Filipinos yearn for nature after being cooped up at hom... Read More...

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How to grow pomegranates

Vina MedenillaNovember 18, 2021

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...

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Food forest flourishes in a gardener’s Pampanga residence

Vina MedenillaNovember 18, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Medge de Vera, 56, is a homemaker from San Fernando, Pampanga who built a food forest in the comfort of her home.  De Vera has always dr... Read More...

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How to grow vegetables in the city using hydroponics

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 15, 2021

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...

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Thanks to technology, this indoor garden won’t allow your plants to die 

agrimagNovember 13, 2021

There’s a new approach to growing vegetables indoors that doesn’t need heavy maintenance because a computer assistant called ‘Kelby’ does it all.  A company ... Read More...

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Retired district manager enjoys growing fruits and vegetables on his rooftop garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoNovember 10, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  After many years of working in a fast-paced or demanding industry, many retired employees opt to live a simple, laidback life.... Read More...

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Janitor populates a condominium’s rooftop garden with rescued plants

Yvette TanNovember 7, 2021

On the rooftop of one of the condominiums in Poblacion, Makati is a lush garden that has been a special refuge for the building’s residents especially during th... Read More...

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If we all do our part, gardening may be able to save the world

agrimagOctober 30, 2021

Gardening, as opposed to how it is perceived, isn't only about plants, but it is also about the soil, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Plants are only the... Read More...

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Ornamental garden evolves into a dependable source of food and maintenance funds

Vina MedenillaOctober 23, 2021

By Vina Medenilla It takes time for one to move forward after losing someone they love. People have their own ways to grieve. For Eduardo “Daboy” Odi, growin... Read More...

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Photographer and graphic designer transforms garage into an urban hydroponics garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoOctober 13, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out early in 2020, people had to find different avenues to cope with current circumstances. A... Read More...

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Zamboanga hospital’s urban garden a hit with staff and patients

Yvette TanOctober 3, 2021

In December 2020, the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) started planting urban gardens on its premises. Measuring about 15-20 square meters each, the urba... Read More...

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When the doctor is out, she is gardening: Physician shares her plant experiences through a blog 

Vina MedenillaSeptember 23, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Plants, however big or small, provide growers with food, clean air, and a better state of mind. Amid these trying times, more folks have st... Read More...

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No ice cubes, please: Debunking a myth about watering orchids 

agrimagSeptember 16, 2021

Among the many unsupported gardening practices is watering orchids and other houseplants with ice cubes. This trick may has amazed many growers at first, but af... Read More...

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Growing strawberries in Cainta allows a homemaker to supplement their family income

Vina MedenillaSeptember 7, 2021

Strawberries are usually associated with highland areas such as Benguet. This is because they thrive best in an environment with a low temperature.  Analiza ... Read More...

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Instagrammable wall: Requirements when building a vertical garden

Vina MedenillaAugust 26, 2021

Ranil Gabo Guarino, a government employee, has always been fascinated by nature. Aside from growing up in a family of farmers, Guarino is a graduate of environm... Read More...

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Batangas pastor grows all Bahay Kubo veggies after Taal eruption for his family’s survival amid pandemic

Vina MedenillaAugust 19, 2021

By Vina Medenilla The first quarter of 2020 was undoubtedly a difficult chapter for many Filipinos. After the eruption of Taal Volcano on January 12, 2020, i... Read More...

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Antique gardener shares tips on establishing successful a garden business in less than a year 

Vina MedenillaAugust 12, 2021

By Vina Medenilla In Antique province, Irish Trogani, and her husband Francis, event suppliers, are part of those individuals who began growing plants during... Read More...

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Retired labor arbiter grows peanuts on his rooftop in Quezon City

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 11, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  Throughout the day, there are some instances when we feel a little low on energy or hear our stomachs growling for a little mo... Read More...

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