Budding home gardeners with not much space have another way of growing plants at home and without soil. And that’s through hydroponics. Hydroponics is a farming approach where one grows plants without soil. Instead, they get their growth requirements from the air and the nutrient-filled...
Every year, people curate a series of lucky or trendy items based on different beliefs. With no way of knowing what’s in store for us, hoping for a little luck by going with trends may just make things a little easier to bear since it may serve as a guide on what we can do to face the days...
Begonias are one of the most popular and highly cultivated house plants today. These are native to tropical regions around the world such as Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. Planted either as indoor or outdoor plants, these are known for their leaf forms and blooms that vary for each...
During the last few months of 2020, the Philippines experienced consecutive storm surges which negatively affected Filipinos from all over the country. Farmers also felt the impact of the calamities as they faced significant losses and damages to their crops. But other than the farmers and many...
The Queen of the Night ( Epiphyllum oxypetalum ) is a special kind of orchid cactus that is suitable for night owl gardeners. As its name implies, the Queen of the Night blooms between dusk to dawn and steals the scene with its delicate, white flowers that give off a sweet aroma. Originally from...
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,...
The imposition of community quarantine has led people to search for activities that will make them productive, generate an income, or try new hobbies. Because of this, it has rekindled the interest of the public in gardening and plants, too. However, the spike in demand for plants has encouraged...
Many homemakers love gardening, and most of the time they love plants with blooming flowers. But there’s one homemaker who doesn’t need to wait for flowers to bloom to be able to appreciate ornamental plants. “You need not to wait for its flowers to appreciate the plant, “Dahon pa lang, ang...
