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Succulents are popular plants that are often recommended to a lot of beginners. Although succulents are highly preferred, there are misconceptions about them that need to be discussed.

Huni Farm is a 3.5-hectare agricultural land in Barangay Wangan, Calinan, Davao City that is filled with naturally-grown farm animals and crops.

Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii), or Manila palm, is a palm tree native to the Philippines and is a popular ornamental grown for its bright red fruits and minimum maintenance requirement.

Binaki, or steamed corn cake, is a popular dessert or snack in Northern Mindanao. This sweet corn roll is usually sold in the streets and markets of Bukidnon and other parts of the region.

There are numerous species of orchids endemic to the Philippines, many of which have gained global recognition. One of the popular orchid genera is vanda orchids.

Rodelio B. Pasion, Ph.D., 42, Master Teacher I and Senior High School Track Head in Tungao National High School, is also a longtime ornamental grower.

While stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pasion has rekindled his love for ornamentals, which led to the creation of an orchid garden called “El Paraiso.”

Ángel León, a three Michelin-starred chef in Spain dubbed “the chef of the sea,” noticed the grains in the common eelgrass (Zostera marina) and focused on researching its feasibility for human consumption.

At 57, Helen Joy Icogo Cejar found renewed sense of purpose as a gardener after she stopped her school supplies business and left her part-time job as an on-call research consultant in an NGO.

Countless ways and approaches to gardening can sometimes overwhelm plant growers. One simple task that many gardeners prefer to ensure that their plants are doing well is to inspect them every day.

Women play a pivotal role in agriculture. Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that 43 percent of the global workforce in agriculture are women. In the Philippines, it is evident that there is increasing participation of women not only in agriculture, but also in other industries.

Archaeological excavations of Egyptian tombs unveil unpredictable things. One of these were pots of unspoiled honey that are a thousand years old, revealing the product’s infinite shelf life.

Here is a list of crops that you can plant for the month of May and June.

Caladiums are grown for their heart-shaped leaves with beautiful patterns and colors. It is an ornamental plant typically seen in home gardens, forests, near rivers, empty lots, and parks.

Pampanga is labeled the culinary capital of the Philippines for its delicious classic recipes and rich food culture. Sisig, bringhe or paella, and burong Kapampangan are some of the Kapampangan dishes that have not only marked the local culinary scene, but have also placed the country on the global food map.

Collecting rainwater and reusing household water are beneficial to gardeners as this can reduce water consumption, especially during summer. Here are ways on how you can store more water for your garden.

In celebration of Earth Day this 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) also adopted the same concept, but this time, they do not hand out food, but seedlings.

Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, is one of the many people who have chosen to leave their career to be full-time gardeners.

Here are some things that he thinks are helpful when starting a rooftop garden.

It is true that you can save a lot from growing your own food. Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, can attest to this since he used to be reliant on markets for food, but is now an urban grower himself.