There has been a strong interest in cultivating home gardens, especially those that grow food, ever since the strict restrictions of the pandemic kept people at home for long periods. Many research studies have documented this trend and have even counted as benefits the stress relief, improved...
#MINDANAO John Tria Recent announcements regarding the national economy's 5.7 percent growth in 2021 will definitely inspire confidence among many to imagine an even better recovery for their businesses and the over all economy for 2022. Likewise, the latest surveys from the Social Weather Stations...
Tomato, aka kamatis in Tagalog, is a crop that is extensively farmed nationwide because of high market demand and ease of production. There are farmers who cultivate them primarily for a living, and then there are home gardeners who grow them within their residence for private consumption and...
Rambutan ( Nephelium lappaceum ) is a fruit that tastes and looks similar to a lychee ( Litchi chinensis ). Its name comes from the Malay word rambut, which means hairy, which pretty much explains its unique, bushy appearance. This fruit is rich in iron, vitamin C, copper, and antioxidants....
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye In a previous post, I cited the sad cases of sports heroes of yesteryears, who earned huge fortunes but eventually ended up poor because they failed to manage their resources well. A prime example was the late great Joe Louis who had to fight past retirement age just...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara The Financial Times, together with Nikkei Asia and Statista recently came out with its ranking of high-growth companies in the Asia Pacific Region. To be included in the list, a company must meet the following criteria — generated revenue of at least $1 million...
DO NOT RESIST LIFE, FOR ALL OF US ARE CAPTIVES Life is not a prison, but a place for us to contribute in It’s not fair, to be locked up here, when there’s a whole world out there, beyond what my eyes can see, beyond what my mind can see. There are oceans I have yet to cross and oceans I would...
Succulents are one of the easiest houseplants to tend to and are strongly recommended, especially for beginners. Succulents may be low-maintenance, but they still demand proper care to be in their best condition. Here are five common mistakes in growing succulents that you should avoid: Using...
In a mountainous barangay in Cebu City, N Blessing Farm, a 1.1-hectare integrated farm, can be found. Lettuce is grown as the farm’s main crop along with other vegetables, chili, root crops, and fruit-bearing trees. It is also home to farm animals including livestock and poultry. In an interview...
A millennial gardener from Pasig has decided to grow her food on an L-shaped balcony upon realizing the impracticality of buying food in stores. This gardener is Nicole Obligacion, 30, who has been growing plants for seven years now. Among the seasonal crops that she grows are muskmelons ( Cucumis...
After over six months of being in quarantine ensued by COVID-19, more and more individuals are itching to immerse themselves in nature. And to cope with the current situation, they look for alternative ways to be surrounded by nature and greens even inside their homes. In celebration of mental...
