Dragon fruit ( Hylocereus undatus ), also referred to as pitaya or pitahaya, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the cactus family. It is popular for its oblong fruits that come in colors red, yellow, or pink. Aside from its unique appearance, it is also packed with health benefits and can...
It takes time for one to move forward after losing someone they love. People have their own ways to grieve. For Eduardo “Daboy” Odi, growing a garden with his mother, Lorenza, was his way to cope with grief after his father’s death. His parents’ land in San Vicente, Camarines Norte has long...
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many people got displaced from their jobs because they needed to follow safety protocols to keep the virus from spreading rapidly among the public. Photo from France 24 Among the many displaced workers were those who worked in transportation. One taxi...
Aside from drought, another common problem among gardeners is when it rains too much. Some gardens have excess water sitting on the surface of the ground causing the soil to be muddy and overwatering plant roots. To keep plants from drowning because of excess water, create a ditch in the...
Having a vegetable garden means having a source of fresh, healthy produce. But humans aren’t the only ones who flock to vegetable gardens since flies and maggots usually invade outdoor spaces during the growing season. Photo by Jayden Yoon ZK from Unsplash Maggots feed on the roots of...
Strawberries are usually associated with highland areas such as Benguet. This is because they thrive best in an environment with a low temperature. Analiza N. Alonso, 48, a housewife, defies this as she grows several strawberry varieties in her Cainta residence. Gardening has always...
Recent reports on climate change and other environment-related misfortunes have put a big task on everyone’s shoulders: saving the world. Luckily, grand gestures aren’t the only way to show people’s contributions. Through gardening, they can already make a real difference while being able to...
Ranil Gabo Guarino, a government employee, has always been fascinated by nature. Aside from growing up in a family of farmers, Guarino is a graduate of environmental science and a former educator of ecology and biology. His familiarity with environmental planning and ecology aided him in...
A response to Monet, Kahlo, and other passionate artists—and gardeners, too ‘Gertrude Jekyll (The Earth was Her Canvas I)’ by Geraldine Javier On exhibit until Aug. 30, 2021 at Artinformal Makati, is artist Geraldine Javier’s response to a question she has been mulling over for quite a...
The first quarter of 2020 was undoubtedly a difficult chapter for many Filipinos. After the eruption of Taal Volcano on January 12, 2020, it was followed by a lockdown almost two months later caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The quarantine protocols kept the public from leaving their homes,...
Delays and cancellations of plans seemed to be the new normal these days due to COVID-19. Although people in events management are adept at planning and providing immediate solutions to abrupt changes, these unprecedented life events are beyond their control. This is a similar case for...
There are important factors that must be taken into account when growing crops. This includes responsible use of fertilizer and resources, prevention of landscape pollution, waste reduction, and protection of wildlife. However, it is the basic requirements that are sometimes overlooked by...
