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Herbs play a big role in the culinary scene since it enhances the flavor and aroma of any dish. For agripreneurs, herbs open a plethora of business opportunities as these can be sold fresh or value-added into other products for extra income. 

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 species. 

Due to health reasons and environmental awareness, consumers prefer products that are naturally grown as well as free from chemical inputs such as commercial pesticides and fertilizers. 

Edwin Lindo, 44, is a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom. His goal in life is to retire at the age of 55 without having to work for a company so he can best enjoy his life before he gets old. 

At 44-years-old, Edwin Lindo, a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom, has always dreamt of retiring at 55-years-old in his hometown of Davao City. With roughly 11 years to go, Lindo is halfway through realizing his dream. 

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. 

Many gardeners think that seed sowing, the first step in growing plants, is fairly easy to do. At a glance, it seems like something that can be done by anyone without needing any special skills. But seed sowing is an entire process of its own that contributes greatly to the growth and development of the plants. 

Watering is only the basic thing to do when it comes to caring for plants. Advanced care requires fertilization and pest management to make sure that the plants are free from disease and pests, and are healthy as they grow. 

In almost the entirety of 2020, there has been a surge in the numbers of urban gardeners throughout the country due to the increased amount of time that people spend indoors to keep themselves safe from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Growing up in the province of Albay, Emilio “Emil” Climaco has been exposed to agriculture at an early age. It has also taught him how to appreciate nature. Over time, it was this experience that inspired him to become a farm owner himself. 

There are some people who prefer the beauty of symmetry in things. They find straight lines and well-proportioned shapes to be visually-pleasing. Nature is filled with such symmetry. 

Chicken meat is popular among consumers because of how versatile it is in dishes and how healthier it is compared to other meat. This would then give farmers an advantage since they can earn from raising and selling the poultry to the market. 

Rice is one of the most common staples found in Filipino homes everywhere. It serves as a companion for every dish during every meal, and can even be made into desserts, snacks, coffee, and wine. 

Rice farmers are among the most marginalized communities in the country. Not only do they have limited access to the market where they can sell their goods, and when they do, they don’t often receive fair compensation for it. 

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. 

Every Christmas, we all have a wishlist that contains everything that we hope to get as gifts for the holidays. Like everyone else, farmers also have a good idea of what they want to get not just for Christmas, but for the days to come. 

Inspired by an article on Costales Nature Farm that was published in an issue of Agriculture Monthly, Raymond Michael B. Roldan, a former entrepreneur who engaged in trading and marketing businesses, managed to take the first step in building his dream farm. 

Inspiration comes from everywhere. Whether it’s as small as a bee or as large as a picturesque landscape, something or someone around us can capture our imagination as well as encourage us to do something we enjoy and benefit from.