Strawberries have long been associated with the province of Benguet, where they grow in abundance and are sold fresh or as value-added products. While strawberries are generally found in vast open fields of La Trinidad, Benguet, some local growers raise them in a unique way. One example is a family...
When employers implemented a work-from-home policy in response to COVID-19 in 2020, Janssen M. Martinez, 29, a policy analyst in an NGO for climate change and energy policy, was one of those who were assigned to work remotely. By working from home, he found spare time to try new hobbies and do...
The question of whether or not to start gardening in a cramped space is familiar among city dwellers. However, space does not necessarily have to restrict one from growing things or pursuing urban farming. There are a plethora of vegetables and fruits that you can choose from or begin with...
The overwhelming threat of the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to find different ways to survive and at the same time, keep themselves sane and protected from further health risks. In a way, it enabled many folks to see the value and benefits of cultivating plants both for food and for sanity....
It is best to develop good habits that can promote heart health at a young age. Physical activities become even more important as people reach late adulthood. Bodily changes, however, make regular exercise much more difficult as one grows older. A study revealed that basic gardening tasks can...
Joanne C. De Guzman, 34, took a liking to gardening after leaving her job as a music and arts teacher to be a full-time mom. De Guzman began seeking comfort from plants at a time when she needed them the most. It was in 2018 when she and her husband agreed that she should stay at home to care for...
Growing plants isn’t limited to spacious gardens and fields because green spaces are sometimes formed in the tiniest of spaces such as glass bottles and containers that are also called terrariums. Terrariums are miniature gardens that are similar to an aquarium, but instead of fish, they hold...
By now, we’re familiar with the benefits of gardening to those who engage in it. In mid-2020, there has been a surge of aspiring gardeners and enthusiasts who have dedicated areas in their homes into a space to grow plants, either edible, ornamental, or both. Since then, they have experienced...
Sunlight is one requirement that plants need to grow healthy. Some gardeners consider where the sunlight falls in their space before starting a vegetable garden. This process sun mapping, a permaculture practice that helps people determine where the sun falls in their area throughout the year. ...
Several studies and personal experiences have attested to the mental and physical benefits of gardening. But the activity can sometimes be strenuous, leaving gardeners with unpleasant body pains and aches. One way to avoid these pains is by maintaining good posture. Photo by Jonathan Kemper...
Calling all plant parents! Today’s “plantitos” and “plantitas” may start exploring “Hydroponic Household Garden,” a smart agricultural technology which is funded by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources and...
Gardening, as opposed to how it is perceived, isn't only about plants, but it is also about the soil, insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles. Plants are only the reward for the work applied. It may be frustrating if the goal is only to grow plants. One should try to sow seeds with the intent...
