The local government unit (LGU) of Pasig City hailed the Urban Garden of Barangay San Antonio as the most sustainable urban garden in the city and named it the champion in the Sustainable Urban Gardening Contest 2021. (Photos courtesy of Barangay San Antonio's FB page) Mayor Vico Sotto personally...
Giving vegetables the right amount of water is necessary for their proper growth and development. Too much water will cause drowning and root rot, while not enough water could cause plants to wilt, that’s why most gardeners are very careful when it comes to watering their crops. Newly...
A study in Singapore revealed that vertical greenery on buildings may lessen the impact of stress on people. While there are several studies that point to the benefits of vertical gardens on the environment, this particular study focused on the contribution of vertical greenery to one’s...
Home gardening has become a popular trend during the past year since more people are spending more time indoors. But there’s a constant struggle with home gardeners: space. Luckily, there are some ways that they can start a garden even with limited space. Here are some of them. Photo...
It’s difficult to avoid transplant shock, which happens when plants get stressed after they are transferred to a new environment or container. For gardeners out there, here are some things to keep in mind to prevent or at least help the plants recover from transplant shock. Be gentle. As much as...
Gardeners have a variety of ways to grow their plants. The techniques come from research or personal experience, but the goal of producing healthy plants remains. One common method that gardeners follow to secure their plants’ growth is using different growing mediums such as peat. But for...
Rain can be a blessing or a threat to gardeners. Overly large amounts of rain can result in flooding, plant diseases, and soil erosion. Gardening during the wet season may also be difficult, especially for gardens in flat, low land, or flood-prone areas. Here are few tips that may help combat...
Urban gardening has become a rising trend as more people are enjoying the benefits and satisfaction of growing their food. One of the methods that urban gardeners have been using to grow food in limited space is container gardening. Container gardening is easy as it seems. Gardeners just need...
Some people see gardening as a way to connect with nature. And while most gardens promote that connection, Japanese gardens are seen as spaces that create a sense of peace, harmony, and tranquility. These also foster mindfulness and being present in the moment. There are several types of...
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. Overwatering and bad watering techniques Unconsciously...
A Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) regional office is banking on the success of its planned vegetable garden so that it could produce enough money for a cash assistance program intended for its employees. DOUBLE PURPOSE -- Agriculturist Francisco Obina leads the training on organic vegetable...
In a bid to cushion the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on farming communities, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has initiated a vegetable farming project for farmers in Angono, Rizal. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-Calabarzon...
