In the 1980’s, orchids became a popular plant because of its colorful and delicate blooms. However, it was mostly reserved as a luxury for the gardens and houses wealthy because of how limited the supply of orchids were at the time. “My father, Bonifacio R. Isidro, an inventor, entrepreneur,...
Fresh food picks! STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM These fresh vegetables came all the way from Baguio From the start of the lockdown, our hearts have gone out to a lot of people in need. Initial concerns and support went out to our local farmers. Group chats have been filled with people sharing messages on...
In the previous article , we delved into different methods and requirements in urban gardening. Here, steps to begin your gardening journey from sowing to plant care and maintenance will be discussed. Three vital steps in urban gardening Soil preparation Seed germination and seedling...
Growing food in urban areas has become a rising trend not just because it's a good way to save or earn money but most importantly, more people want to be self-sufficient amid the crisis. In part 1 , Rosalie Joven, resource speaker on the webinar 'Basics to Urban Gardening', has imparted the...
Ornamental plants are plants that aregrown for decorative purposes. These are commonly planted in gardens or as elements in a landscape design. They can also be accents indoors. For some, caring for ornamentals can be quite expensive (depending on the variety), but for others, it can be a good...
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,...
TAGKAWAYAN, Quezon- Governor Danilo Suarez has distributed agricultural and fishing equipment to farmers group of Guinyangan and Tagkawayan towns. Suarez turned over for various farmers and fishermen organizations, the agricultural inputs and fishing paraphernalia like a knapsack sprayer,...
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...
Binahon Agroforestry Farm, also known as BAFF, is an agroforestry farm in Lantapan, Bukidnon that has been in business for 28 years. Since it started in 1992, the farm has continued to innovate and accommodate new ideas in farming to keep up with the changing times as well as the...
Trees play a big role in protecting the environment. They provide shade, filter air, prevent soil erosion, and even provide food, shelter, and more to humans. However, the rapid urbanization of cities sometimes neglect to include the presence of trees in their plans. Luckily, there are still...
As community quarantine (CQ) continues to take effect to combat COVID-19, many people are still adjusting to the changes in their new daily routine. For this teacher of Lucena City National High School named Marcelo Alivia residing in Quezon province, losing his side jobs as a part-time coach,...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - The Department of Agriculture in Region 1 has readied a 100-hectare farm in Agoo, La Union as pilot area for the Community Hybrid Rice Farming Project in the Ilocos region. The 100-hectare model farm was provided through consolidation by the DA Regional Field Office 1...
