A Quezon City housewife engaged in urban gardening as a way to feed and bond with her family

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 8, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  There’s more to gardening than just a means to grow food and create a greener environment. It can also be a great way for peop... Read More...

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In France, newly-established buildings with rooftops are required to be partially or fully covered with plants or solar panels

agrimagJune 27, 2020

In 2015, a law named ‘Green Roof Law’ was passed as part of the French parliament’s effort to make the city greener. This requires all new buildings with roofto... Read More...

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This bank employee turned an empty wall into a productive vertical vegetable garden

Vina MedenillaJune 25, 2020

by Vina Medenilla Growing up in a family of farmers, Roland Recamara, a bank employee and a gardener, used his knowledge in planting and started growing plan... Read More...

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Light, water, plants!: Six celebrities who enjoy gardening during the quarantine

Vina MedenillaJune 25, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many people have begun to realize the importance of food security. People around the globe started growing their own produce for safet... Read More...

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A homemade aquaponics system made from recycled materials

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 24, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao “Life finds a way.” This is the famous quote uttered by Dr. Ian Malcolm, played by Jeff Goldblum, in Jurassic Park. It basicall... Read More...

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Starting a garden in small spaces during quarantine season

agrimagJune 20, 2020

Victory gardens, or so-called ‘war gardens,’ have helped people secure food in their homes during the World War. As the world faces another crisis, growing our ... Read More...

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Kahit barya lang po: A drive builds a community garden to support and feed jeepney drivers in Parañaque

Vina MedenillaJune 20, 2020

No work, no income – this has been the case for many workers in the country, including public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Since the mass transportation has b... Read More...

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Eight easy steps to make a water bonsai

Vina MedenillaJune 20, 2020

Bonsai trees are associated with outdoor cultivation, but a less-recognized style called water bonsai or aqua bonsai could be a great start for indoor planting.... Read More...

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Urban beekeeper harvests 58kgs of honey from just two colonies

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 15, 2020

Photos and story by Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Scientists believe that bees can thrive in almost any circumstance, whether it’s in heavily forested and tropi... Read More...

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An OFW established a greenhouse in Sweden to sustain her through long winters

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 12, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Sweden is a country in Europe with numerous coastal islands and inland lakes, along with mountains covered in both ice and snow... Read More...

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A housewife gardens during the pandemic and inspires her children to follow in her footsteps

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 10, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Estrella Belmonte Agliam, or “Star” to her family and friends, is a lively housewife who makes sure that her family, consistin... Read More...

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Successful lawyer is also a prolific urban gardener and blogger, Part 2

Ellaine Kryss HubillaJune 6, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Starting your own urban garden is a trial and error process. However, with enough knowledge, there’s a possibility to les... Read More...

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Successful lawyer is also a prolific urban gardener and blogger, Part 1

Ellaine Kryss HubillaJune 6, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Urban gardening is a challenging hobby. It requires patience, perseverance, and passion. The availability of space, unpre... Read More...

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Increase the chance of success of your gardening business by following these tips

Ellaine Kryss HubillaJune 4, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Starting your own business can be a risk of money, time, and effort. Some may succeed and some may fail during their init... Read More...

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A patio garden grows vegetables on the west coast

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 3, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  When people mention the west coast, they think of sunny days lounging around on the beach. But for Victor Mendegorin, who orig... 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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Award-winning screenwriter grows ornamentals and food in her urban garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 1, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao In the film industry, titles such as Magnifico (2004), Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2006), and On The Job (2013) have on... Read More...

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Permaculture site is a sight to see in the city

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 26, 2020

By Ellaine Kryss Hubilla Environmental problems have existed even before the 21st century. However, it was not prevalent as it is today. Due to the emerging ... Read More...

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The ‘moss’ useful ‘ball’ can grow plants and beautify the environment

Ellaine Kryss HubillaMay 21, 2020

By: Ellaine Kryss Hubilla   Kokedama, which literally translates to “koke” which means moss and “dama” which means ball, is a century-old Japanese ga... Read More...

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No balcony, no problem!: Window farming using a hydroponic setup

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 20, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao To address the limited space to grow food in, urban gardeners turn to different planting methods such as container gardening or... Read More...

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