Photo by Mokkie from Wikimedia Commons. Anything in excess is detrimental to the development of a plant. So like sunlight, water, and fertilizer, mulching should be applied effectively to avoid negative consequences. Mulching is done by covering the surface of the soil with material such as bark,...
EDITORS DESK Iñigo S. Roces With fuel prices currently high, it’s important to get the most mileage out of your fuel. While getting a newer, more fuel-efficient vehicle is out of the question for most, thankfully, there are many ways we can extract more kilometers out of each drop using the...
Raising rabbits for food has been gaining popularity, especially during the pandemic. Though rabbits can be a low cost, fairly low maintenance backyard livestock animal, one diseased animal, if left untreated, can wipe out one’s entire stock. So far, rabbits in the Philippines don’t seem to be...
When an “upgrade” is needed When Sunnies Studios opened in 2013, the vision was for it to be a one-stop shop for sunglasses. Today, optical is now under Sunnies Studios which makes the brand a full-service eyewear shop for prescription glasses and sunglasses. This year, another category is...
Chili isn’t for everyone, especially since we all have different levels of tolerance for spicy food. Janssen M. Martinez, however, is a millennial who likes hot sauce, chili powder, and peppery food. His love for all things spicy has led him to cultivate chilies on the roof deck of his...
Many Filipinos who have relocated overseas have been keeping homesickness at bay by growing Pinoy vegetables so they have a steady supply of ingredients for dishes that remind them of home. READ: Japan-based educators grow temperate flowers and Philippine veggies in their Tsukuba home Growing...
By Winfried Scheewe Severe weather events triggered by climate change such as drought are expected to increasingly affect coconut production. As explained in the articles Coconut farms and climate change: what is at stake and what can be done? , and Coconut palms under climate stress , the...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Emie Estialbo is a 25-year-old hydroponic lettuce farmer from Capiz. After losing her job as a teacher during the pandemic, Estiablo tried her hand at hydroponic farming. She won P50,000 in capital from the Department of Agriculture’s Kabataang Agribiz Competitive Grant,...
We all have something we’re proud about. A new job, a raise you totally deserve, a new property or a car, even a career milestone you worked so hard for. While it’s human to be proud, it’s often considered pathetic to seek attention or validation for one’s achievements or good fortune....
There’s a reason why a lot of people apply for credit cards; if you don’t have one yet, get this one credit card If you can use plastic responsibly, it could be an efficient instrument in your arsenal for dealing with finances during the pandemic. We’re not talking about recycling, but credit...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Last December 2021, I was honored to be asked to talk about digital storytelling in ATI (Agriculture Training Institute) Region 4A’s Techno Gabay Program. I spoke about how we started, grew, and continue to maintain Agriculture.com.ph, which is a trusted online resource...
Beat the blues The whole country is recuperating, as it is with most celebrities who have come out to remind others on the importance of going through quarantine and isolation. Bianca Gonzalez is not new to this as she posted in her Instagram account that she just finished isolation also. "It hit...
