Tomato or kamatis ( Solanum lycopersicum ) is a common plant grown by many home gardeners because it is easy to care for and fast-growing. A tomato plant can grow up to three meters tall and matures within two to three months after transplanting. Tomato is a good source of lycopene, an...
Behind healthy, successful plants is an excellent growing medium. Carbonized Rice Hull (CRH) is one of the many components that make for a good potting mix. CRH is the output of partially burnt rice hulls, or ipa in Tagalog. It is used as a fertilizer and soil conditioner for plant...
Houseplants have once again been gaining prominence in recent years. Many city dwellers engage in gardening to ease their stress amid the pandemic. As idle home spaces turn to gardens, many ornamental growers are on the lookout for aroids that they can tend to during quarantine. An ornamental...
Succulents are popular plants that are often recommended to a lot of beginners. Although succulents are highly preferred, there are misconceptions about them that need to be discussed. One common misconception is that growing them is a piece of cake, which makes some people conclude they are the...
Caladiums are grown for their heart-shaped leaves with beautiful patterns and colors. It is an ornamental plant typically seen in home gardens, forests, near rivers, empty lots, and parks. Since they are native to South American tropical forests, they grow best in outdoor conditions. Hence, tending...
In the Philippines, rabbits have mostly been nurtured as pets and not as meat sources. This may be one of the main reasons why many Filipinos still do not welcome the idea of consuming rabbits. With the escalating prices of pork and chicken products, it might be time to consider alternative meat...
Among the many classic Yuletide carols, Frederic Austin 's "Twelve Days of Christmas" stuck the most to the theme of giving. Talk about being a little lavish, the cumulative song lists things such as five gold rings, milk maidens, a troupe of drummers, and dancing ladies as presents to one's "true...
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Guide to the Philippines, now offers affordable “Easy Escapes” travel packages to key domestic destinations. Guide to the Philippines, a Department of Tourism- accredited online travel platform, brings together local travel experts and top tour,...
Your child’s eyes will light up with excitement when they unwrap these gifts Don’t let the fact that Christmas is less than 40 days away send you into a panic spiral. Instead, make it an excuse to get your holiday shopping underway. If you’re shopping for toddlers or older kids, we’ve found...
If drinking too much wine is a crime, this is where we want to see our mugshot Photo from 19 Crimes Wine The holidays will not be complete without a good toast. Sparkling ciders and wine that fill each glass keeps everyone in a gleeful spirit. And if you're still looking for that perfect gift for...
Assumption Alumnae Association holds an online auction of rare Jose Tence Ruiz, Lydia Velasco, Ayka Go, Abdulmari Imao, along with Hans Brumann, Jewelmer, and more Christmas is in the air. Despite everything that has happened this year, we welcome the season’s festive spirit with open arms....
You better make up your mind with that Christmas gift checklist and make the most out of this month’s sale! Aside from the big 11.11 annual sales that online shops are doing, some brands are celebrating as early as November 7! Take note that you don’t even have to leave the house to complete...
