Retired elementary school teacher now teaches others how to garden through tutorial videos

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 16, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together. It allows people to do what they love and eventually influe... Read More...

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Chief marine engineer grows grapes and strawberries in his Antipolo garden

Vina MedenillaApril 13, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA Constancio E. Estuye Jr., 60, a chief marine engineer in a foreign vessel, also grows grapes and strawberries in the city.  His 162 sqm ... Read More...

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Apiary in the City: Bee farm in the middle of Iloilo City consistently produces sold-out premium honey

Yvette TanApril 11, 2021

Honey has been an important food source since the dawn of mankind. It is delicious, nutritious, and has a long shelf life. Humanity’s love for honey continues t... Read More...

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Terrarium hobbyist scouts local areas to acquire materials for his pieces

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 9, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Some people are fascinated by aquariums and seeing fish thrive in an enclosed space that’s curated to look appealing. But this ... Read More...

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Negros Occidental teacher transforms an idle backyard and parking area into a prolific garden  

Vina MedenillaApril 8, 2021

By VINA MEDENILLA The several months of isolation due to the health crisis has resulted in an increasing number of budding home gardeners. Gardening, for som... Read More...

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Everything is linked to agriculture

Yvette TanApril 4, 2021

I was in a meeting where someone joked that I have the ability to link anything to agriculture. I replied that this is because ultimately, everything that has t... Read More...

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How former actress Francine Prieto cultivated her love for plants and started her collection

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoApril 2, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The past year has seen a rise in gardening activity due to millions of people being confined indoors for their safety against t... Read More...

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Stay-at-home mom grows bok choy and other vegetables in her urban garden

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 31, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO There are over 400 different types of cabbages available around the world, each with a distinct set of characteristics. Among t... Read More...

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Finance team manager grows food through container gardening

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 29, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Urban gardening has many benefits to those who engage in it. Such benefits include lowering stress levels, increasing productiv... Read More...

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Plants can help decrease levels of prison violence and self-harm, study suggests

agrimagMarch 27, 2021

Green spaces are proven to reduce the risks of mental disorders and improve one’s learning. Numerous studies prove that contact with nature through urban green ... Read More...

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Creating harmony from within: Part-time farmer grows superfood vegetables to promote healthy eating to Filipinos

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 22, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Various studies have noted how shifting to a healthier lifestyle can improve one’s health and lessen the likelihood of being a... Read More...

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Growing your own food is here to stay

Yvette TanMarch 21, 2021

Not everyone can afford to grow their own food. But for those who have the space, time, physical ability, and mindset to do so, it can be a fulfilling experienc... Read More...

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Curling leaves: A snake plant problem

agrimagMarch 20, 2021

One of the easiest houseplants to grow is the snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata). This popular plant is highly adaptable and can thrive even after a few weeks o... Read More...

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Gardening techniques that you should think twice about following

agrimagMarch 18, 2021

Gardening provides growers with freedom and a wide range of techniques and creative ideas to help their plants grow. However, this freedom also comes with the d... Read More...

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Entrepreneur copes with stressful life situations by growing plants

Vina MedenillaMarch 18, 2021

By Vina Medenilla The demands of life can sometimes be overwhelming. This is why Lucelitte “Celet” Retalla Galvez, an entrepreneur who runs a feed business i... Read More...

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How to grow tomatoes in the city

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMarch 17, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  A common crop that home gardeners like to grow is the tomato. Some reasons behind this are because tomatoes are easy to grow a... Read More...

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What type of gardener are you?

agrimagMarch 13, 2021

Gardeners around the world have different methods of growing plants. Gardeners vary depending on their purpose, goals, and the approaches that they use. Here ar... Read More...

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Rizal Park’s urban garden and weekend market now open to the public

agrimagMarch 12, 2021

Rizal Park now has an urban garden! To support national efforts towards ensuring food security for all Filipinos, the Rizal Park developed an Urban Garden... Read More...

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SMC to convert portions of head office space into small urban farms for support staff to grow fresh food, earn more

agrimagMarch 7, 2021

San Miguel Corporation is building its first urban farm within its sprawling head office complex in Ortigas to help build self-sufficiency among its support sta... Read More...

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Family matters: Vegan family grows food on a balcony

Vina MedenillaMarch 6, 2021

By Vina Medenilla In San Fernando City, La Union, a balcony located on the third level of a building is also a lush edible garden filled with fruits, vegetab... Read More...

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