A compost pile should be moist, but not wet and slimy. A soggy compost pile is an indication that something has gone wrong. The compost pile might have become waterlogged or there may be too much fresh material in the compost. Either way, both scenarios mean there is too much moisture in the...
Photo by Digital Buggu from Pexels. With so much paper being thrown into garbage bins, it is a comforting idea that homeowners can reduce their waste by composting paper. Just how exactly this can be done can be mind-boggling. And with so many different types of material used for paper, it might be...
Natural fertilizers are every farmer’s and gardener’s secret to healthy soil and a chemical-free growing environment. There are several processes to make such nutritious plant food, and among them is bokashi composting. Image by Jenny Johansson from Pixabay. Bokashi is a Japanese word that...
A phreatic explosion occured at Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon province on June 5, 2022, prompting local government units to conduct assessment and information gathering for possible evacuation of residents. (Photo via Connie CalipayPNA) The Department of Health (DOH) advised the public, particularly...
Photo by Vadim Kaipov from Unplash. Some plants need more attention than others. If left uncared for for an extended period, certain plants may suffer and eventually perish. There will be instances when people will be out of their homes for days and weeks for vacation, so it is quite convenient...
Photo by Mokkie from Wikimedia Commons. Anything in excess is detrimental to the development of a plant. So like sunlight, water, and fertilizer, mulching should be applied effectively to avoid negative consequences. Mulching is done by covering the surface of the soil with material such as bark,...
EDITORS DESK Iñigo S. Roces With fuel prices currently high, it’s important to get the most mileage out of your fuel. While getting a newer, more fuel-efficient vehicle is out of the question for most, thankfully, there are many ways we can extract more kilometers out of each drop using the...
Raising rabbits for food has been gaining popularity, especially during the pandemic. Though rabbits can be a low cost, fairly low maintenance backyard livestock animal, one diseased animal, if left untreated, can wipe out one’s entire stock. So far, rabbits in the Philippines don’t seem to be...
When an “upgrade” is needed When Sunnies Studios opened in 2013, the vision was for it to be a one-stop shop for sunglasses. Today, optical is now under Sunnies Studios which makes the brand a full-service eyewear shop for prescription glasses and sunglasses. This year, another category is...
Chili isn’t for everyone, especially since we all have different levels of tolerance for spicy food. Janssen M. Martinez, however, is a millennial who likes hot sauce, chili powder, and peppery food. His love for all things spicy has led him to cultivate chilies on the roof deck of his...
Many Filipinos who have relocated overseas have been keeping homesickness at bay by growing Pinoy vegetables so they have a steady supply of ingredients for dishes that remind them of home. READ: Japan-based educators grow temperate flowers and Philippine veggies in their Tsukuba home Growing...
By Winfried Scheewe Severe weather events triggered by climate change such as drought are expected to increasingly affect coconut production. As explained in the articles Coconut farms and climate change: what is at stake and what can be done? , and Coconut palms under climate stress , the...
