When travelling along major roads, drivers and passengers alike take note of the traffic islands located in the center to regulate the flow of traffic between vehicles that travel back and forth from certain destinations. These traffic islands are usually made of concrete and have road signs...
The crisis that COVID-19 has brought to the world has made more individuals see the importance of nature and environment. But this is not a new trend. Many people have already realized the joys of tending plants and growing their own food even before the global health emergency has occurred....
Bretman Rock Sacayanan or Bretman Rock, a Hawaii-based Filipino beauty vlogger, is now a plant parent. This vlogger does not just provide beauty content through cosmetics, fashion, and body workouts, but he also shares the beauty of plants as he transforms his house into an indoor jungle. ...
Living in urban areas entails challenges like pollution. As per Rosalie Joven, gardener and resource speaker during the webinar ‘Basics to Urban Gardening’, if your home garden is located beside or near the roads, the application of natural fertilizers will help combat pollution (caused by cars...
In the previous article , we delved into different methods and requirements in urban gardening. Here, steps to begin your gardening journey from sowing to plant care and maintenance will be discussed. Three vital steps in urban gardening Soil preparation Seed germination and seedling...
Growing food in urban areas has become a rising trend not just because it's a good way to save or earn money but most importantly, more people want to be self-sufficient amid the crisis. In part 1 , Rosalie Joven, resource speaker on the webinar 'Basics to Urban Gardening', has imparted the...
Aside from discovering a new hobby and earning a profit, many people now practice urban gardening to survive and to secure their food at home amid the community quarantine. Urban gardening is a process of producing food or cultivating any varieties of plants in or around urban areas. “There is no...
Being stuck at home because of the quarantine can be both a challenge and a blessing for many, especially in a world where we don’t feel safe anymore. The community quarantine (CQ) gave this millennial housewife a chance to establish and maintain an edible garden in her front yard. Kylie...
There’s more to gardening than just a means to grow food and create a greener environment. It can also be a great way for people to learn new skills and bond with others in the presence of nature. In Quezon City, a housewife sees gardening as an opportunity to spend time with her two kids and...
