Gardener with Parkinson’s finds respite in growing mayanas

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoFebruary 5, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Several studies have noted how gardening has several health benefits that affect both the physical and mental well-being of th... Read More...

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How to become a better environment-conscious gardener

agrimagJanuary 27, 2021

There are various ways for gardeners to improve. It can be by practicing natural farming or trying out new techniques. Here are some positive ways to improve as... Read More...

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Basic care for begonias

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJanuary 15, 2021

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Begonias are one of the most popular and highly cultivated house plants today. These are native to tropical regions around the ... Read More...

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BPO employee who set up a farm is also an urban gardener

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 7, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Susan Marges Gonzales, a BPO (Business Processing Outsourcing) employee, recently decided to start working on the farmland that... Read More...

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Fashion designer from Zamboanga City grows over 200 plants in her small garden and shares her secret on how she maintains it

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoDecember 4, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  When it comes to fashion, one must have a keen eye for beauty and creativity. A designer who knows how to utilize various shap... Read More...

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Retiree in Mindanao turns her home into a flourishing indoor garden

Vina MedenillaOctober 24, 2020

By Vina Medenilla A retiree in General Santos named Rosana Sacay, 64, a mother of three, has converted about 20sqm of her 187 sqm home into an indoor garden.... Read More...

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Some sellers have been overpricing their houseplants. Here’s how not to overpay for your plant baby

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 21, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Since March 15, a nationwide lockdown has been implemented as a response to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree c... Read More...

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Gretchen Fullido goes viral after sharing her collection of tropical plants

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoSeptember 18, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Most of us are familiar with Gretchen Fullido as she graced our television screens to bring us the latest celebrity news in th... Read More...

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Family driver is also a productive backyard gardener

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 31, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  Many gardeners, both seasoned and amateur, would testify that there’s no such thing as a ‘green thumb’, or the special skill o... Read More...

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A reader’s condo roof deck garden grows melons and vegetables

agrimagAugust 30, 2020

Every now and then, we give our readers a chance to be featured on our website by having them share with us their favorite plant or how far they’ve come along i... Read More...

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A housewife from Surigao del Sur beautifies her home in the wetlands

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoAugust 17, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Surigao is famous among tourists for its picturesque beaches and other natural attractions such as waterfalls, islands, rivers,... Read More...

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Human resources director escapes emotional rut through gardening

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 17, 2020

By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao  It is widely known that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than just the health of people everywhere. It also put economi... 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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Tips on how to reserve seeds for future planting

agrimagMarch 30, 2020

If you want to save seeds for future planting, you must select sturdy and non-hybrid varieties. An example would be the heirloom varieties of tomatoes that can ... Read More...

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Urban garden growers give away free seeds, seedlings, and cuttings to neighbors in Quezon City

Vina MedenillaMarch 29, 2020

By Vina Medenilla In a bid to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines, many areas, including the whole of Luzon have been put under extreme enhanced c... Read More...

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From curiosity to advocacy: How an urban gardener grows her own food and encourages everyone to do the same

Rica Anne VictorianoFebruary 4, 2020

By Rica Anne D. Victoriano When we speak of someone’s inclination towards gardening, it is most of the time rooted in an initial interest or previous experie... Read More...

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Go Grow is For Beginners

agrimagDecember 23, 2017

Backyard gardeners and condo dwellers can grow vegetables wherever they choose. By Paul Icamina “Go Grow” is a new product of East-West Seed designed for ho... Read More...

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