By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Many gardeners think that seed sowing, the first step in growing plants, is fairly easy to do. At a glance, it seems like something that can be done by anyone without needing any special skills. But seed sowing is an entire process of its own that contributes greatly...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Watering is only the basic thing to do when it comes to caring for plants. Advanced care requires fertilization and pest management to make sure that the plants are free from disease and pests, and are healthy as they grow. Millennial farmer and founder of...
In almost the entirety of 2020, there has been a surge in the numbers of urban gardeners throughout the country due to the increased amount of time that people spend indoors to keep themselves safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through urban gardening, people in the metro have a sustainable...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Growing up in the province of Albay, Emilio “Emil” Climaco has been exposed to agriculture at an early age. It has also taught him how to appreciate nature. Over time, it was this experience that inspired him to become a farm owner himself. “I've always...
By Patricia BIanca S. Taculao There are some people who prefer the beauty of symmetry in things. They find straight lines and well-proportioned shapes to be visually-pleasing. Nature is filled with such symmetry. One striking example are stapeliads ( Stapeliae ), which are considered stem...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Chicken meat is popular among consumers because of how versatile it is in dishes and how healthier it is compared to other meat. This would then give farmers an advantage since they can earn from raising and selling the poultry to the market. But aside from...
Rice is one of the most common staples found in Filipino homes everywhere. It serves as a companion for every dish during every meal, and can even be made into desserts, snacks, coffee, and wine. Gy and Jan Gaspar, a couple from Licab, Nueva Ecija, are familiar with how important rice is. Gy,...
Rice farmers are among the most marginalized communities in the country. Not only do they have limited access to the market where they can sell their goods, and when they do, they don’t often receive fair compensation for it. Gy Gaspar, a nursing graduate and housewife from Licab, Nueva...
The Queen of the Night ( Epiphyllum oxypetalum ) is a special kind of orchid cactus that is suitable for night owl gardeners. As its name implies, the Queen of the Night blooms between dusk to dawn and steals the scene with its delicate, white flowers that give off a sweet aroma. Originally from...
Every Christmas, we all have a wishlist that contains everything that we hope to get as gifts for the holidays. Like everyone else, farmers also have a good idea of what they want to get not just for Christmas, but for the days to come. Three prolific farmers share what they want to receive for...
Inspired by an article on Costales Nature Farm that was published in an issue of Agriculture Monthly , Raymond Michael B. Roldan, a former entrepreneur who engaged in trading and marketing businesses, managed to take the first step in building his dream farm. In2016, he and his wife decided to...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Inspiration comes from everywhere. Whether it’s as small as a bee or as large as a picturesque landscape, something or someone around us can capture our imagination as well as encourage us to do something we enjoy and benefit from. For Raymond Michael B....
