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. Through urban gardening, people in the metro have a sustainable...
One of the most common places for most people to study is the dining area or living room. While they may still get the job done, having a designated space to study is always more ideal. If you’re aiming for a space with no distractions, having a study area is a must. It helps you stay active and...
By Patricia BIanca S. Taculao 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. One striking example are stapeliads ( Stapeliae ), which are considered stem...
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao 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. But aside from...
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. Gy and Jan Gaspar, a couple from Licab, Nueva Ecija, are familiar with how important rice is. Gy,...
A farmer friend complained about his ampalaya prematurely ripening on the vine and of small holes appearing on the fruit. Other farmers were quick to point out that these were indications of a fruit fly infestation. A prematurely ripened ampalaya with a hole that signifies fruit fly infestation....
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...
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. In2016, he and his wife decided to...
Atbang Farm inCabayugan, Calape, Bohol a permaculture farm and wildlife preserve that also calls itself a food forest. Part 1 discussed how owner Efrenia Holt grew what was once pastureland into what is today one of Bohol's model permaculture farms. Now, she shares some marketing tips that have...
And why she thinks her mom is a supermom We’ve heard it since we were kids, our moms would say, “You’ll understand when you become a mom.” And Shay Mitchell is one of those who get it—now. In an interview on Elle.com , she shares that her beauty routine has always been simple. “I...
Six Sisters’ Amazing Grace Farm is a family farm in Indang, Cavite that’s being recently revived by the six sisters who initially benefited from it. The farm was developed by their parents in order to augment their income since they had six daughters in school. Those six sisters are now...
Although farmers can already earn a significant amount from their produce, it doesn’t hurt to transform their raw ingredients into value-added products that could augment their income as well as establish their presence in the market. For cacao farmers, aside from making tablea, and cacao nibs,...
