The question of whether or not to start gardening in a cramped space is familiar among city dwellers. However, space does not necessarily have to restrict one from growing things or pursuing urban farming. There are a plethora of vegetables and fruits that you can choose from or begin with...
Many industry insiders rightfully lament the need for young people to engage in agriculture. As this lady proves, farming can be attractive to the younger generation as long as they see that they can earn a good living from it. Emie Estialbo, 25, is the proud owner of Hydroponically-Grown Lettuce...
The heart is a universal symbol that is frequently used to show love, gratitude, and admiration. Whether it's Valentine’s Day or not, gift your loved ones (or yourself!) with heart-shaped house plants that they can look after and remind them of your love. Here are a few plants that you...
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. While the Day of Love is usually associated with red roses, there are other flowers that can convey one’s love with as much passion and emotion, and definitely more creativity. Here’s a list: Anything red. “There are alternative flowers, and...
Robert and Analiza Tengco, energy technician and nurse respectively, are a couple of Pinoy gardeners who are currently living in Coachella Valley, Southern California. The Coachella Valley is an arid valley that is part of the Colorado desert. Despite the area’s extreme temperature, which can...
It’s no secret that the Philippine agriculture industry is in need of positive changes if it aims to become robust enough to provide stakeholders with a viable source of income as well as ensure that the country is food secure. To this end, the Department of Agriculture (DA) enlisted the help of...
Siningang, nearly every Filipino’s favorite, has been made more convenient to make with the advent of tamarind powder. But behind every easy “asim-kililg” experience at home, a local farmer benefits from a sustainable livelihood. “The tamarind tree sustains us. It provides food for my...
The rich biodiversity of the Philippine flora is again demonstrated in the recent discovery of two endemic Begonia species in Palawan. Begonia Tandikan and Begonia obscuribracteata were discovered and identified in previously unexplored areas of Central Palawan . The preservation of these two...
As told to Yvette Tan by Agriculture magazine’s in-house plant expert The baby rubber plant ( Peperomia Obtusifolia ) may be the unofficial lucky plant for the Year of the Water Tiger, but it’s hardly the only plant out there associated with opportunity. READ: Peperomia Obtusifolia : the lucky...
The overwhelming threat of the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to find different ways to survive and at the same time, keep themselves sane and protected from further health risks. In a way, it enabled many folks to see the value and benefits of cultivating plants both for food and for sanity....
Filipino cuisine has been gaining interest globally, partly due to generations of people of Filipino descent seeking to understand their roots. Multi-awarded chef, restaurateur, culinary educator, and cookbook author Gene Gonzalez has teamed up with UK-based chefs Budgie Montoya, Rex de...
There is no such thing as a flawless experience when it comes to growing food, especially if one opts for the natural route. One gardener who agrees with this is Joanne C. De Guzman, a cultivator of leafy greens, among other crops. She says, “In gardening, it is almost impossible to...
