Category: Agriculture
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Tips on growing Monstera borsigiana albo
One of the challenging varieties to grow is Monstera borsigiana albo because the plant reverts to its original, all-green state if it doesn’t get the right conditions.
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Dentist takes a break from his profession and restores his passion for plants; earns as much as P100,000 from selling them
Some things developed in childhood never change. For Dr. Julius Ignatius Barreto Uy, 54, a dentist, passion for plants is something that has always been with him despite taking a different career that’s a bit far from what he originally wanted.
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‘Super-plant’ that absorbs roadside pollution identified by experts
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have identified the effectiveness of the bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) to soak up air pollution on busy roads as part of a study that is focused on easing environmental problems such as air pollution, flooding, and heatwaves while boosting the benefits of gardens and green spaces.
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Beginner’s guide to growing African violets
Growing ornamental plants have become a popular trend for the past year since these offer numerous benefits such as being able to freshen up a room, provide clean air, enhance a person’s mood, and more.
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Basic guide for growing Philodendron Pink Princess
The Philodendron Pink Princess (Philodendron erubescens) is known as an expensive house plant with dark green or black and pink foliage. It is classified as a climbing aroid whose leaves can grow up to nine inches long and five inches wide.
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Going from blue to green: Seafarer rekindles a love for plants amid the pandemic
A seafarer for five years, Jury Englis, 39, is used to a life that’s constantly moving. Traveling to new, unfamiliar places and witnessing beautiful destinations, views, and cultures is what satisfaction means for him. However, when the pandemic was declared, his life on deck was cut short.
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Five vegetables to feed babies who are being introduced to solid food
Vegetables are always the go-to ingredients when we want to start eating healthier. Regardless of age, people always benefit from the health benefits of consuming vegetables. This is one reason why parents also feed their babies vegetables, especially when they’re beginning to consume solid food.
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Seven crops indigenous to the Philippines
The Philippines is fortunate to have rich soil and some hectares of forest that are home to several indigenous species of flora and fauna. Among these species are fruits and vegetables that have become part of the culture of several areas in the country since these have become part of their diet or consumption.
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Bottom watering: A different way to water your houseplants
The said method of watering presented is called bottom watering. This is an easy way to hydrate your plants without having to carry pails or hoses around the garden.
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BABay ASF sa Barangay: A program to control the African swine fever and to revive the livelihood of swine farmers
In the third quarter of 2019, the Philippines confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in Rizal Province. More than a year later, over 400,000 hogs have been culled, thousands of barangays have been infected, and at least P56 billion in losses were declared in the local hog industry due to the highly contagious disease that is ASF.
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Looking for a way to liven up your garden? Here are three trends you can try
Home gardening has become popular lately because of the increased amount of time that we spend indoors as a health precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic. But before that, countless others have already started growing their own food at home for a number of reasons.
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From accidental to full-time: How partners got into dairy farming after helping out a friend
Accidents always catch us by surprise. There are some instances when it brings negative results, but there are some moments when accidents can lead to good experiences. This is exactly what happened to Francis Eric Tam, 42, and his French partner, Jean Michel.
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A garden of hope: Community garden is a source of food, profit, and hope for community members displaced by the Zamboanga Siege
Displacement is an unfortunate reality for many Filipinos, who are forced to temporarily or permanently leave their homes due to conflict or natural disaster. Aside from the trauma of unwillingly having to leave one’s place of residence due to circumstance, one of the biggest immediate concerns is food security.
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Basic plant care for anthuriums
The anthurium, also called tail flower or flamingo flower, is a popular ornamental plant from the Araceae family. Anthurium plants can grow in all levels of indirect light but are not tolerant to direct sun.
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Towards greener pastures: Cacao farming gave this farmer a sustainable means to support the needs of her children
Mothers only want the best life for their children. In the case of Lilibeth Belito-Beduya, InPhase EcoFarm co-owner, seeking a stable source of income is one of her tools to express love and support to her firstborn who’s about to enter college.
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Cherokee farmer grew rainbow-colored corn as a way to explore his heritage
Carl Barnes was a half-Cherokee Oklahoma farmer who passed away in 2016. But his life was one well-lived. In hopes of connecting with his Native American roots, Barnes managed to grow a multi-colored corn variety now known as Glass Gem corn.
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Artists’ alliance starts urban gardening campaign to feed the urban poor in Quezon City
Sitio San Roque, located in Barangay Bagong Pag-Asa, North Triangle, Quezon City, is a public property owned by the National Housing Authority (NHA) and is considered an urban poor community that has a population of 100,000 spread throughout its 256 hectares.
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Regrowing cut flowers from a bouquet
Flower bouquets have long been part of many special occasions. If you’ve ever received a bouquet and wonder if you can still grow the flowers in them, the answer is yes.