BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO
Whether added into a stir-fry, steamed, or eaten raw with a side of bagoong, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is popular among Fi... Read More...
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...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
Flower bouquets are among the top gift ideas on Valentine’s Day. They’re pretty, can fit any budget, and the wide selection of... Read More...
By Zac B. Sarian
One indigenous vegetable bush that should be popularized in many parts of the country is what is variously called Lagikway, Gikway, and Likw... Read More...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
One value that Filipinos are known for is having close family ties that come from having extended family structures. Whether it... Read More...
By Aubregyn Ancheta
Guillermo Sarona, 59 years old, is a hardworking father, a loving husband, and a farmer. Sarona has been farming crucifers (cauliflower a... Read More...
Eggplants belong to the Solanaceae family, which includes tomatoes and peppers. In the Philippines, eggplant is considered one of the top vegetable crops in ter... Read More...
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...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
Ferns are commonly used for ornamental purposes or as a feed for livestock. However, there’s an indigenous fern that’s being gr... Read More...
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...
Growing food in one’s own home has perks such as getting to eat fresh produce, saving money and energy, and even getting to enjoy the great outdoors.
Althou... Read More...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
In backyards, gardens, or similar places, there’s usually a plant that resembles a weed in appearance. If given close attentio... Read More...
Vegetable gardening in a home setting has piqued the interest of many urban dwellers because it’s a great way to save money and make sure that the produce they ... Read More...
By Rex M. Rubio
Virgie Rebleza is a 62-year old housemaker and grandmother from a remote community of Kidapawan City, who is now an active vegetable entrepre... Read More...
Yard long bean, or sitaw in Filipino, is a legume that lives up to its name, for it can grow up to about a yard in length. It is a vigorous climbing plant that ... Read More...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), also known as “lady fingers” in English-speaking countries, is a herbaceous annual plant grown f... Read More...
The talk of the town among vegetable growers today is grafted ampalaya. Why? Last year, East-West Seed’s new Farm Ready grafted ampalaya seedlings were released... Read More...
Rica Anne D. Victoriano
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) originated from the islands of Southeast Asia. It is a perennial flowering plant that has narrow leaf bl... Read More...
By Julio P. Yap Jr.
When travelling to Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan, an amazing and very interesting place to visit is the city’s Vegetables and Fruits ... Read More...
By Julio P. Yap Jr.
Nueva Ecija contributes more than 50 percent of the country’s onion production, based on a report made by the Philippine Statistics Autho... Read More...
