A farmer friend complained about his ampalaya prematurely ripening on the vine and of small holes appearing on the fruit. Other farmers were quick to point out that these were indications of a fruit fly infestation. A prematurely ripened ampalaya with a hole that signifies fruit fly infestation....
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...
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...
Atbang Farm inCabayugan, Calape, Bohol a permaculture farm and wildlife preserve that also calls itself a food forest. Part 1 discussed how owner Efrenia Holt grew what was once pastureland into what is today one of Bohol's model permaculture farms. Now, she shares some marketing tips that have...
And why she thinks her mom is a supermom We’ve heard it since we were kids, our moms would say, “You’ll understand when you become a mom.” And Shay Mitchell is one of those who get it—now. In an interview on Elle.com , she shares that her beauty routine has always been simple. “I...
Six Sisters’ Amazing Grace Farm is a family farm in Indang, Cavite that’s being recently revived by the six sisters who initially benefited from it. The farm was developed by their parents in order to augment their income since they had six daughters in school. Those six sisters are now...
Although farmers can already earn a significant amount from their produce, it doesn’t hurt to transform their raw ingredients into value-added products that could augment their income as well as establish their presence in the market. For cacao farmers, aside from making tablea, and cacao nibs,...
Nicole Obligacion, 30, is an urban gardener in a condominium with an L-shaped balcony measuring 36 feet long and two feet wide. She does not only tend ornamentals, but also focuses on growing food in pots and raised garden beds. In the first part of this series , you’ll know the story...
When it comes to fashion, one must have a keen eye for beauty and creativity. A designer who knows how to utilize various shapes and colors will surely create unique as well as eye-catching pieces. Zamboanga City fashion designer Geronie Labora´s eye for beauty is not only limited to the clothes...
The Philippines is no stranger when it comes to typhoons. Recently, the country experienced the effects of super typhoon Ulysses, internationally known as Goni, which caused millions of pesos in damage and greatly affected the lives of many Filipinos. Among those who felt the effects of the super...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao More people are beginning to realize the benefits of naturally-grown food. Aside from improving one’s well-being, it also lessens the use of chemical farm inputs, thus promoting healthy consumption and environmental-friendly farming. But how can the...
In part one of this story , husband and wife Rossinni and Jose Obligacion, proprietors of JoRoss Farm, shared how they established their farm despite having no background in agriculture, and how they managed to grow it into the thriving business that it is today. Here are the several farming tips...
