Leggy houseplants refer to plants whose growth is focused on the stems, which are stretched out and have sparse leaves. Photo by Vadim Kaipov from Unsplash This happens because the plant is reaching in the direction of light so it can make enough energy to survive. As a result, the stems grow...
Scientists have found compelling evidence showing that gardening improves a person’s mental health. Through gardening, people can focus their attention on the immediate tasks at hand and the details around them, reducing negative thoughts and feelings. Although there are several published studies...
We’re all familiar with banana trees and the fruits that they produce. Bananas have become a staple in diets as a source of potassium and vitamin C. But fruits aren’t the only distinguishing characteristic among banana trees. Several species, like the Musa ornata, owe their popularity to their...
The love for growing plants goes beyond the concept of age. Even though some people think that the youth aren’t interested in gardening, many young gardeners enjoy what they’re doing. One example is Albert Tang, a fourth-year college student who’s studying BS Management at the Ateneo De...
One defining feature of flowers that makes them attractive is their color. Pollinators can distinguish and seek out flowers because of their bright hues while humans find joy in looking at the colorful blooms. But where do flowers get their color? Flowers usually get their colors from pigments or...
Gardening has always been a productive hobby that many people have engaged in. Over a year, more people have started growing plants in their homes or personal spaces. But for some, gardening is also a way for them to connect with other people and form meaningful relationships over the same...
Flowers have many uses. They’ve been long used as a language of expression but more commonly, flowers are used to brighten up any space, especially if they’re well-arranged. Creating an eye-catching flower arrangement at home to brighten up a room isn’t as complicated as it seems....
Julie Ann Lacsina, 33, is a single mother with a three-year-old daughter. She is currently employed in a BPO company but she spends most of her time as an entrepreneur in Angeles City, Pampanga who sells high-quality roses. She began growing roses in August 2020 but she had reservations about...
Hobbies can often be a good way to pass the time and be productive. But there are some instances when hobbies can also be more than that—they can also be a good source of income to a person who knows how to maximize the potential of their activities. One example is Julie Ann Lacsina, 33, a...
There are some instances in life where we take a different path from the initial course planned. Take, for instance, Franz Palisoc. As an architecture graduate from the University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture, many would assume that he would be pursuing a career in the particular...
Franz Palisoc is an architecture graduate from the University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture. During the pandemic, he decided to play a role in the family business which is involved in the plant trade business. Rona’s Garden was established back in 1970 by Palisoc’s grandfather,...
Venus flytraps ( Dionaea muscipula ) are among the popular species of carnivorous plants that gardeners enjoy growing. From its name, the Venus flytrap is known for eating small insects, which is why many people are enthralled with this particular species. Its “trap” is a modified leaf...
