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In the 1980’s, orchids became a popular plant because of its colorful and delicate blooms. However, it was mostly reserved as a luxury for the gardens and houses wealthy because of how limited the supply of orchids were at the time.

BUTUAN CITY – The Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Caraga region approved two projects amounting to P23.5 million for the farmers and fisherfolks in the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Dinagat Islands.

Used or sanitized, face masks are not recommended for planting as it may put the gardener’s health, the plants, and the whole garden at risk.

Instead of chemical fertilizers, make use of your resources by creating any from these natural fertilizers that are safe and budget-friendly.

Figs (Ficus carica) are fruits of a tree with the same name. It is indigenous to select areas extending from the Asian part of Turkey to northern India. However, its natural seedlings are prolific in most Mediterranean countries where it’s called “the poor man’s food.” Ironically, it can be expensive in areas where it doesn;t grow naturally.

In tending plants, you’ll face challenges like pests and diseases. To solve this, be prepared and learn how to make natural pesticides so you would know what to do when you encounter them in your garden.

Growing food in urban areas has become a rising trend not just because it's a good way to save or earn money but most importantly, more people want to be self-sufficient amid the crisis.

Urban gardening is a process of producing food or cultivating any varieties of plants in or around urban areas.

An entrepreneur in Pasig makes money from selling cuttings of ornamentals.

LAGAWE, Ifugao – A total of P3.73 million cash assistance was released by the Department of Agriculture- Cordillera (DA-CAR) through the Regulatory Division to the 98 swine raisers in the province.

TACLOBAN City – Amidst fear and uncertainties brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, agri-tourism sites in Eastern Visayas manage to survive and remain hopeful for better days to come.

A human resources director finds gardening to be her new source of motivation.

TAGKAWAYAN, Quezon- Governor Danilo Suarez has distributed agricultural and fishing equipment to farmers group of Guinyangan and Tagkawayan towns.

Kylie Benjamin, 27, housewife, is one of those people who took advantage of their time at home during the quarantine period to start gardening.

Keeping a business alive for a long time isn't an easy task to do. Henry Binahon of Binahon Agroforestry Farm shares some tips on how to maintain a farm tourism destination.

High-value crops’ farmers in Ilocos Norte have received inputs from the Ilocos Norte government as an aid for increasing their productivity in the next cropping season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trees play a big role in protecting the environment. They provide shade, filter air, prevent soil erosion, and even provide food, shelter, and more to humans. However, the rapid urbanization of cities sometimes neglect to include the presence of trees in their plans. 

As community quarantine (CQ) continues to take effect to combat COVID-19, many people are still adjusting to the changes in their new daily routine. For this teacher of Lucena City National High School named Marcelo Alivia residing in Quezon province, losing his side jobs as a part-time coach, swimming instructor, and basketball referee is something he had to face.