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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Retired bank executive grows food in his backyard

Vina MedenillaAugust 7, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Randy Maranan, 62, a former executive of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), grows food in his backyard garden in San Pedro, Laguna. ... Read More...

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Vertical gardens may moderate the consequences of stress

agrimagJuly 17, 2021

A study in Singapore revealed that vertical greenery on buildings may lessen the impact of stress on people.  While there are several studies that point to t... Read More...

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How to start a home garden despite space constraints

agrimagJuly 12, 2021

Home gardening has become a popular trend during the past year since more people are spending more time indoors. But there’s a constant struggle with home garde... Read More...

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Longtime horticultural worker builds own plant shop in his 300 sqm garage

Vina MedenillaJuly 8, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Retirement may be a comforting idea, but on the other hand, this season can be filled with different emotional phases, including wanting to... Read More...

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How to grow mustasa

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 7, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Mustard (Brassica juncea), locally known as mustasa in Filipino, is a common leaf vegetable that’s used in recipes such as ensa... Read More...

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Steps to properly sow and keep your squash plants lush

Vina MedenillaJune 22, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Another vegetable that is widely consumed by Filipinos is kalabasa or squash (Cucurbita maxima). It contains vitamins and minerals that the... Read More...

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For a not so bitter experience: Guide to growing ampalaya plants

Vina MedenillaJune 22, 2021

By Vina Medenilla Ampalaya, or bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), is a crop that is suitable for year-round cultivation in the Philippines, though thrives b... Read More...

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Eggplant: A garden staple that won’t take “ta-long” to grow

Vina MedenillaJune 17, 2021

BY VINA MEDENILLA Talong or eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a vegetable that is extensively grown locally. Producing this crop will only take three to four m... Read More...

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85 year-old retired businessman keeps active by gardening during the pandemic

Yvette TanJune 6, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has almost everyone to shelter in place to curb the spread of the virus. This has resulted in a loss of jobs and opportunities for many pe... Read More...

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Three possible reasons why your houseplants are dying

agrimagJune 1, 2021

Although each plant parent has their own gardening story, a similar experience among all gardeners is plant mortalities.  And the question is, why do plants ... Read More...

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