Hapi Chickens Urban Farm, as its name implies, is a household-based urban chicken farm in Dagupan run by Christopher and Hapi Domingo. They started the farm in hopes of creating a self-sustainable chicken meat and egg production initially for their household consumption. In the previous part...
When we talk about urban farming what usually comes to mind is growing vegetables, fruits, and all sorts of edible plants which could be used for personal consumption. A couple decided to take a different approach and invested in chickens instead. Christopher and Hapi Domingo are...
Zennor Hydroponics Farm is a farm in Palauig, Zambales that practices the soilless way of farming. It is founded and owned by Rafael Lardizabal Pagaling, a Bachelor of Arts in Development Communication, who travelled to different countries to learn all he can about the different hydroponic systems...
There are many techniques in farming that cater to the different growing conditions that farmers have to deal with. For example, there’s the use of natural inputs to produce healthy and chemical free food. For Rafael Lardizabal Pagaling, founder and owner of Zennor Hydroponics Farm in...
Vaikuntha Forest Farm in Tanay, Rizal is a farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains. It offers its guests an all natural albeit rough and tumble farm tourism experience that’s hard to come by. The farm’s proprietor, Shai Tamayo, shared that the farm doesn’t invest in modern technology to...
In Hinduism, Vaikuntha is the name of the celestial abode of Vishnu, one of the three main gods of the religion who is responsible for protecting and maintaining life on earth. Meanwhile, in the local setting, Vaikuntha is the name of a natural forest farm nestled in the Sierra Madre mountains....
On account of affordable travel bookings made available throughout the years, most people tend to set some of their hard-earned money aside to get a chance to travel to new places and experience new things. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has recently put a halt to jetsetting dreams since...
A plant nursery is a place where plants are propagated and grown to a desired age until it can be transplanted or sold. For a family in Northern Mindanao, a plant nursery is their primary source of income that has gotten them through life and trying times. Located in Don Carlos Norte,...
Due to the rise of urban gardening, homeowners, especially those who have limited space for gardening, are looking for ways to grow their own food. Many try vertical or container gardening while others practice hydroponics or the process of growing plants without soil but rather in nutrient-filled...
Having a safe space to get away to is important for people who experience physical as well as mental pressure from the demands of life. It can be a quiet corner of a house, a favorite restaurant, or even a specific spot in a park. Nonetheless, having a special place to relax and unwind can do...
According to a report released by the Senate of the Philippines, Metro Manila is the top producer of waste as its population of 12 million people generated 9,212.92 tons per day of wastes in 2016 alone. When combined with the numbers from other regions, the total amount of waste that the...
Many gardeners, both seasoned and amateur, would testify that there’s no such thing as a ‘green thumb’, or the special skill of being able to grow plants successfully but rather, that gardening requires hard work and determination to get things to grow. However, there are times when...
