It's difficult to unlearn traditional farming methods, especially since they have been practiced by many farmers for so long. However, it’s never too late to switch or start with a better system like natural farming that will benefit both the environment and the health of the growers and...
Medge de Vera, 56, is a homemaker from San Fernando, Pampanga who built a food forest in the comfort of her home. De Vera has always dreamed of having a food forest, so she built one for her family in 2008. Medge de Vera, 56, a full-time gardener, sitting under the trees planted in her food...
Honeybees have a huge role to play in pollinating flowering plants. They pollinate 80 percent of all flowering plants. Without pollinators like them, humans wouldn’t have food to grow and eat. Monoculture, pesticide use, and climate change are contributing factors to the declining bee population....
According to a 2021 study by Oxford University's Our World in Data, Asian rivers contribute to over 80 percent of worldwide ocean plastic, with the Philippines responsible for one-third of its total amount. The extremely high consumption of plastic face shields, gloves, disposable containers, and...
Viola Fern U. Sebastian, 54, and her partner Frianina ‘Nina’ V. Resplandor, 52, used to practice their respective careers before life ushered them to a path toward agriculture. Breaking into a different industry isn’t easy. Sebastian, an interior designer by profession, and Resplandor,...
Basil, thyme, rosemary, dill, and other herbs are must-haves both in the garden and kitchen. If you have an abundance of herbs, here are some things you can do so you can savor them for a long time. Photo by scym from Pixabay. Herb-Infused Oil For extra flavor on your salad, pizza, or...
