Begonias are one of the most popular and highly cultivated house plants today. These are native to tropical regions around the world such as Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. Planted either as indoor or outdoor plants, these are known for their leaf forms and blooms that vary for each...
Due to health reasons and environmental awareness, consumers prefer products that are naturally grown as well as free from chemical inputs such as commercial pesticides and fertilizers. As a result, farmers and gardeners shifted to using natural inputs that are made from ingredients found in...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao Edwin Lindo, 44, is a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom. His goal in life is to retire at the age of 55 without having to work for a company so he can best enjoy his life before he gets old. To make his...
During the last few months of 2020, the Philippines experienced consecutive storm surges which negatively affected Filipinos from all over the country. Farmers also felt the impact of the calamities as they faced significant losses and damages to their crops. But other than the farmers and many...
As we spend more time shopping online, hackers are finding ways to steal from your credit cards. Just look at what happened to senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, January 6, 2020. The hacker managed to change his registered phone number, where one time pin (OTP) is being sent, and was able to...
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...
One of the most common places for most people to study is the dining area or living room. While they may still get the job done, having a designated space to study is always more ideal. If you’re aiming for a space with no distractions, having a study area is a must. It helps you stay active and...
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,...
