There’s a greenhouse on the third floor of an unassuming office building at the end of a road in a technopark in Rizal. This is Harbest Agribusiness Corporation’s research and development farm located on the rooftop of their Taytay headquarters. Measuring around 400 sqm, it’s currently...
It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together. It allows people to do what they love and eventually influence others’ lives for the better. Such is the case of Haydee Escobañez, 61, a retired elementary school teacher from Navotas City. When she retired, she began...
During the previous year, there has been a rise in the number of urban gardeners. This is because the COVID-19 pandemic posed a threat to the nation’s food security with people being confined to their homes or granted only limited mobility. To address this issue, the Department of Agriculture...
The recent typhoons, aside from the yet unbeaten COVID-19, have brought a heavy weight to the lives of many Filipinos. Amidst all this, others continue to bring joy and positivity to lighten the situation. Samuel S. Rojo Jr., a teacher and real estate agent who is also a plant and animal hobbyist,...
Most of us are familiar with Gretchen Fullido as she graced our television screens to bring us the latest celebrity news in the segment Star Patrol on ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol. She is also known as a model, host, and a triathlete. There is, however, another side to Fullido that has piqued the...
The crisis that COVID-19 has brought to the world has made more individuals see the importance of nature and environment. But this is not a new trend. Many people have already realized the joys of tending plants and growing their own food even before the global health emergency has occurred....
It is widely known that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than just the health of people everywhere. It also put economies on hold and threatened the livelihood of many in order to minimize the risk of getting infected. All this has also left an impact on the people’s mental health,...
Being stuck at home because of the quarantine can be both a challenge and a blessing for many, especially in a world where we don’t feel safe anymore. The community quarantine (CQ) gave this millennial housewife a chance to establish and maintain an edible garden in her front yard. Kylie...
There’s more to gardening than just a means to grow food and create a greener environment. It can also be a great way for people to learn new skills and bond with others in the presence of nature. In Quezon City, a housewife sees gardening as an opportunity to spend time with her two kids and...
