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Although each plant parent has their own gardening story, a similar experience among all gardeners is plant mortalities.

And the question is, why do plants die? Here are a few answers to this question that many gardeners would find true.

To cap off the week-long event, a talk entitled “#BuzzAboutBees: Bees and their Ecosystem Services” weaved into a topic on how bees have made a significant shift in people’s lives.

Last April 14, 2021, the first community pantry was established by Ana Patricia Non in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City. After seeing how this initiative helped provide for the basic needs of a community, more people followed suit and started pantries in their respective areas. 

Many home gardeners have seen the benefits of growing food in their space, especially during a global pandemic where mobility is limited because of quarantine restrictions. They have access to fresh produce, have a productive way to pass the time indoors, and promote food security. 

“Adopting organic agriculture technology needs a right mind setting, accepting the consequences, consciously considering the arts of gains and losses, and living life within our limits.”

From May 29 to June 29, 2021, the Philippine Botanical Art Society (PhilBAS) together with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will be featuring over a hundred botanical artworks in an online exhibit entitled “Philippine Flora: An Online Botanical Art Exhibition.”

There’s no denying that Filipinos love chocolates. In recent years, many Filipino-owned chocolate brands have been gaining ground not only in the Philippines but also in the global scene. One such brand is Auro Chocolate.

Fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. But these can also contain unappealing chemicals if unwashed properly. Whether bought in the market or grocery, fresh produce should always be washed before cooking or consumption. 

When growing ornamental plants, gardeners often take the natural route by growing plants from cuttings or seeds. This method requires a lot of time and effort since gardeners need to provide their plants with their basic requirements and monitor them regularly to prevent pests and diseases.

Behind healthy, successful plants is an excellent growing medium. Carbonized Rice Hull (CRH) is one of the many components that make for a good potting mix. CRH is the output of partially burnt rice hulls, or ipa in Tagalog. It is used as a fertilizer and soil conditioner for plant cultivation.

For this year’s AgriTalk, another batch of online series titled “AgriTalk: 2 Easy Learning” offers two-minute-long instructional videos on different topics about urban agriculture. The series will air from May 14 to June 30, 2021, at 10 a.m.

Climate change still poses a serious threat to cities everywhere. And as the world keeps getting hotter, cities are also experiencing a rise in temperature that’s uncomfortable for those who reside in the area. 

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO

The bias on appealing plant species and underappreciation of “ugly” ones can lead to negative consequences. If this continues, those undervalued species might vanish forever, without the world’s knowledge.

Living in a foreign country is a different experience for everyone. For Christian Facun, 41, and his wife Marilou Santos-Facun, 37, living in Rome, Italy have made them experience celebrating special occasions alone due to clashing work schedules.

CHANGSHA, May 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese scientist Yuan Longping, renowned for developing the first hybrid rice strain that relieved countless people of hunger, died of organ failure at 91 on Saturday.

Growing food in urban areas has become popular due to the threat of food insecurity. Because of this, coupled with rising market prices, many people found it practical and fulfilling to grow their food in the comfort of their homes. 

Costales Nature Farms in Barangay Gagalot, Majayjay, Laguna is a certified organic agriculture farm and a well-known farm tourism destination in the country. Would you believe that this farm has more than 4,000 visitors, both local guests and foreign tourists, per month prior to the onset of COVID-19 pandemic?