Plants bring joy and positive energy to people and spaces, which makes them a perfect gift for plant lovers and growers of different levels. So if you’re thinking of houseplant as a present, but unsure what specific variety to get, the following plants may be the ones that you are looking...
Jade C. Calingasan, 33, and her husband Ruel B. Calingasan, 34, are the partners behind Woody Bags Mushroom Farm in Cuenca, Batangas. The couple was able to make a business out of a 40 square meters space by turning it into a mushroom growing house that can accommodate up to 6,000 mushroom fruiting...
Among the many unsupported gardening practices is watering orchids and other houseplants with ice cubes. This trick may has amazed many growers at first, but after experiencing it firsthand, they soon realize that it does not work for everybody. The discourse about this technique continues up...
The consumer demand for local produce is swiftly growing. This might be because they are more fresh and preservative-free compared to imported produce that has to go through long travel and preservation processes to reach consumers’ plates. One way to create the best dishes is to use the freshest...
A study found that, among other things, overfarming and pesticide use are major threats to the world’s key crops that are necessary to food security. Some of the globally important crops that are in danger of extinction include potatoes, avocados, and vanilla. Among the mentioned crops,...
Developing a farm from the ground up involves challenges and opportunities. One thing that many often see as a disadvantage or hindrance in farming is a small land size. But a Bicolano family did not let their land size keep them from running a productive farm. Rather, they used two...
The use of human waste products like urine has been explored by scientists in the past few years. In a recent study, experts examined how the use of human urine in farms is linked to geography. Results showed that aside from population and proximity to farms, there are also other factors at...
Bienvenido “Ben” A. Rara, 78, owner of BARFARM Agroventures, was exposed to farming at an early age. His childhood was full of fond memories on a farm with his father. Owing to his upbringing and affinity for nature, he took a career path that’s close to his roots. Rara is a...
In the Philippines, some towns and brands are offering rewards and discounts for vaccinated individuals. In a farming town up north, a mayor promises its constituents a cow raffle every month from September 2021 onwards for those who got their COVID-19 vaccines. Image by Pete Linforth...
To work hard, save up, and spend their days on a farm is a common end goal for many Filipinos. Many retirees achieve this during their golden years, but there are also young folks who pursue their farming dream earlier in life. Here’s how some young corporate workers who successfully made...
Have you ever thought of keeping tabs on your plants’ health the same way we monitor the human heartbeat? There is a newly discovered microsensor that serves a similar purpose. It is a needle-like sensor that can be inserted into leaves and stems to closely monitor plant health and...
Strawberries are usually associated with highland areas such as Benguet. This is because they thrive best in an environment with a low temperature. Analiza N. Alonso, 48, a housewife, defies this as she grows several strawberry varieties in her Cainta residence. Gardening has always...
