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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao In part one, we featured the story of how Jay Cabutihan Jr., a businessman from Antipolo, Rizal, managed to grow vanilla plants... Read More...

East-West Seed’s strategy makes home gardening easy

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East-West Seed has come up with a new strategy that will make home gardening easy and convenient. This is through its Farm Ready Store, the first one of which w... Read More...

2019 guide to urban gardening

Over time, more city dwellers are discovering the benefits of urban gardening. These advantages include finding a new hobby to enjoy, earning a profit and, of c... Read More...

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World’s hottest pepper grows on a Makati rooftop

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The Carolina Reaper (Capsicum chinense) was named the world’s hottest pepper in 2013 because its spiciness reached a record of ... Read More...

Couple develops board game that educates players about bees

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Alexis Dela Cuesta, a certified public accountant by profession and an urban beekeeper by hobby, and his wife Sheila, developed... Read More...

A public-private partnership to promote vegetable gardening

The East-West Seed Foundation (EWSF) has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to promote vegetable gardening in the homes star... Read More...

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Mid-year Orchid Festival showcases the beauty of Philippine orchids

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao The Philippine Orchid Society, in cooperation with the Quezon City Government, launched the 2019 Orchid Festival with the goal... Read More...

Beat rising prices of veggies through urban gardening

By Julio P. Yap Jr. For those residing in urban areas like Metro Manila who would like to have their own gardens but don’t have the land or space to plant ve... Read More...

Cook with the culinary herb you grow

By Maria Lailani "Lanie" Espiritu Herbs add dash of color and flavor to the food and reduce the salt needed for seasoning. They also contribute to its nutrit... Read More...

Underground farming as a way of utilizing urban space

Growing Underground, an urban farming technology company, started farming in London by using LED technology and hydroponic systems 33 meters below the surface. ... Read More...

Xerophytic Gardening for Healthy Living

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By Prof. Serapion S. Metilla What is Xerophytic Gardening? From the word “xerophytes,” meaning dry plants, or those that have adapted to survive conditions i... Read More...

Vertical Farming Said to Produce Food For Rising Population

By 2050, the world’s population is predicted to reach about 9.7 billion. The World Bank is calling for innovations that can help in feeding the people. Among th... Read More...

University Professor’s Townhouse Gardens are Also Her Safe Spaces

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Everyday life can sometimes take a hectic turn that leaves most of us burned out. It’s important to take some time to breathe and find a safe space where we can... Read More...

2018 Guide to Urban Farming

Farming has a lot of benefits. Aside from being able to grow your own food, it can also be a source of leisure, or a platform to try new things. But one pro... Read More...

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A Guide to Growing Flowers at Home, Part 1: Tools

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By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Some people brighten up their homes by putting ornaments such as vases or other antiquities. Others would even add a natural to... Read More...

Urban Gardener Grows Her Own Food in the Metro

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao One thing that seems difficult to do in the polluted and overcrowded urban environment is to grow your own food. This, however,... Read More...

Integrated Farm in a Subdivision

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Victoria Cruz Teodoro of Malamig, Bustos, Bulacan wants her grandchildren to enjoy life on a farmlike she did, as she was raised by farmer-parents. They should,... Read More...

The Benefits of Growing Your Own Food

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Space shouldn't be an issue to growing your own food. By Yvette Tan There are many benefits to growing your own food. Ralph Becker, CEO of Urban Greens, a t... Read More...

Advocating the Small-Scale Farming System

Small is big, especially when it comes to farming. By Julio P. Yap, Jr. Based on current trends, the farm sizes for every farmer are getting smaller due to ... Read More...