Growing food in urban areas has become popular due to the threat of food insecurity. Because of this, coupled with rising market prices, many people found it practical and fulfilling to grow their food in the comfort of their homes. Two urban gardening approaches widely used by urban...
Transport advocacy group Move As One Coalition has joined the global community in pushing for a 30-kilometer per hour (kph) speed limit on urban roads. (Photo from Dinna Louise C. Dayao / Move As One Coalition) The call--aimed at reducing air pollution, fighting climate change, and saving...
During the previous year, the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by people globally. In the Philippines, the community quarantine in the world has been imposed. Although the quarantine has been placed for the benefit of the people, it has also provided new challenges that...
Succulents are popular plants that are often recommended to a lot of beginners. Although succulents are highly preferred, there are misconceptions about them that need to be discussed. One common misconception is that growing them is a piece of cake, which makes some people conclude they are the...
Countless ways and approaches to gardening can sometimes overwhelm plant growers. One simple task that many gardeners prefer to ensure that their plants are doing well is to inspect them every day. A gardener can learn a lot about their plants by just looking into their leaves, stems, and soil...
Caladiums are grown for their heart-shaped leaves with beautiful patterns and colors. It is an ornamental plant typically seen in home gardens, forests, near rivers, empty lots, and parks. Since they are native to South American tropical forests, they grow best in outdoor conditions. Hence, tending...
Amid the spread of community pantries in the Philippines, Senator Cynthia Villar pitched the establishment of "community gardens" where people can grow their own food and share in times of calamities or public health emergencies, such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator...
Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, is one of the many people who have chosen to leave their career to be full-time gardeners. Without having a large space, Bustamante took the big leap after finding a new purpose not only in gardening, but also in sharing his personal garden...
It is true that you can save a lot from growing your own food. Don Bustamante, 45, a photographer by profession, can attest to this since he used to be reliant on markets for food, but is now an urban grower himself. Bustamante started growing vegetables after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes...
It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together. It allows people to do what they love and eventually influence others’ lives for the better. Such is the case of Haydee Escobañez, 61, a retired elementary school teacher from Navotas City. When she retired, she began...
Although there has been an increase in grape and strawberry production in the country, it is not yet as widespread as it could be in urban areas. A gardener in Antipolo, Rizal does not only grow the common crops, but he also cultivates grapes and strawberries in his residence. ...
Constancio E. Estuye Jr., 60, a chief marine engineer in a foreign vessel, also grows grapes and strawberries in the city. His 162 sqm garden in Antipolo, Rizal is home to several varieties of grapes, strawberries, and other fruit-bearing trees and crops. He also has a separate 885 sqm...
