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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.

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.

When an “upgrade” is needed

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.

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. 

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 principal key to enabling coconut palms to better cope with heat and water stress lies in the soil. In this article, we will discuss several practices which can help to restore, improve and maintain fertile and resilient soils in coconut farms.

Beat the blues

Spinach is one popular vegetable that people love eating in salads, stews, and more. The vegetables are also well-loved because of their versatility, which is evident in the different species that they come in. 

Many Filipinos are familiar with pandan (Pandanus tectorius) because it’s a key ingredient in a popular local dessert known as buko pandan. Pandan is also used in savory dishes as a garnish because it adds an alluring aroma. Some even add it to their rice to make it more aromatic and taste richer. But aside from being well-loved as an ingredient in cooking, pandan is also preferred by gardeners. 

Herbs are globally popular because of their aroma and how they add flavor to nearly any dish. Among them is the curry leaf tree, an aromatic tropical tree with a strong scent whose fresh and dried leaves are used in cooking soups, stews, and meat dishes. 

As the famous song goes, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Society is slowly preparing for the long-awaited holiday by putting up season-appropriate decorations, planning the Christmas Eve dinner, and gift-giving. Many people take gifting very seriously, sparing no expense and spending a long time finding the ideal presents. 

There are several words that people use to describe flowers. Some of these include colorful, fragrant, and beautiful. Many gardeners and passers-by enjoy seeing flowers because of the splash of vibrance and nature that they bring to any space. But there is more to flowers than what meets the eye, as some species of flora are beneficial to the environment and human health, like cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus). 

There’s quite nothing like Christmas in the Philippines, with decorations and melodies starting as early as September, and the resilient holiday spirit that cannot be dampened by a global pandemic. Now more than ever, the Filipinos’ generosity has never shone so brightly, with a dedication to help those who are silently suffering from the pandemic’s impact.

Many Filipinos have been engaging in mushroom farming since the 19th century. The number of mushroom farmers has recently increased as more people have realized its income-generating potential. In the Philippines, there are ten varieties of edible mushrooms, namely: paddy straw, oyster, shiitake, button, ear fungi, milky, yellowish oyster, reishi, lion’s mane, and king tuber oyster. 

Having good soil, a strategic plan, and the right people are some of the crucial factors that must be in sync for farm operations to run smoothly, especially during times of difficulty.

Sunlight is one requirement that plants need to grow healthy. Some gardeners consider where the sunlight falls in their space before starting a vegetable garden. This process sun mapping, a permaculture practice that helps people determine where the sun falls in their area throughout the year. 

Living in the city has numerous benefits. Among these are access to modern transportation, job opportunities, government agencies, and high-end hospitals. 

Every gardener knows that watering is essential in plant care. But if done incorrectly, it may cause plants to die. Overwatering and underwatering are the two most common issues that gardeners face. At times, they both have the same telltale sign: wilting leaves.