One clear sign that we look for when buying vegetables is a vibrant green shade that lets us measure its freshness. But that telltale sign isn’t always what it seems. There are some instances when vendors add synthetic colors like malachite green and a wax coating to make vegetables appear...
Having a vegetable garden means having a source of fresh, healthy produce. But humans aren’t the only ones who flock to vegetable gardens since flies and maggots usually invade outdoor spaces during the growing season. Photo by Jayden Yoon ZK from Unsplash Maggots feed on the roots of...
Plus, top picks with biggest discounts at Shopee and Lazada The two powerhouse online shopping apps are at it again. And if there are sales competition between online stores that offer the best deals this September 9, there will be happy customers who get to save a lot on the products they've been...
Street vendors offer a wide array of snacks that range from sweet to savory. Among the items that they sell are small boiled eggs that Filipinos know as itlog ng pugo (quail eggs). These bite-sized eggs come from quails which are small or medium-sized domestic game birds. These birds have...
(JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Amidst the ongoing pandemic, people tend to order their food online from restaurants and have it delivered to their homes. With the country still struggling with the health crisis, it is crucial to ensure that the cooked and fresh meals purchased...
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...
Recent reports on climate change and other environment-related misfortunes have put a big task on everyone’s shoulders: saving the world. Luckily, grand gestures aren’t the only way to show people’s contributions. Through gardening, they can already make a real difference while being able to...
Pandemic proportions MASTER OF TRANSITORY SPACE Architect Jason Buensalido (Omar Villanueva for Buensalido Architects) The pandemic has definitely changed how we define living in a home. For Jason Buensalido, noted architect, “the home before was a place where you just lived after work and during...
Maintaining a farm isn’t always about keeping crops or livestock alive and ensuring that things operate smoothly. Sometimes, maintaining a farm means keeping it and the living things around it safe. Here are four things to consider when it comes to farm safety: Photo by Josh Summerfield...
Mint (Mentha) can be easily grown from seeds or cuttings in small places. This herb does not need transplanting and can be grown indoors. Image by silviarita from Pixabay. Apart from the culinary and medicinal uses that it is known for, mint also has several household purposes. Here are some...
Many gardeners tend to focus on the growing stage of their crops, but paying attention to them during the harvesting stage can also make a large impact on both the flavor and nutrition of the produce. Here are some tips on how to do it. Once harvested, crops have very few adaptive abilities...
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...
