Published January 6, 2021, 10:00 AM
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
Many gardeners think that seed sowing, the first step in growing plants, is fairly easy to do. At a glance, it seems like something that can be done by anyone without needing any special skills. But seed sowing is an entire process of its own that contributes greatly to the growth and development of the plants.
To better equip people with proper seed sowing practices, millennial farmer Carlo Sumaoang discussed the topic on AgriTalk 2020, a webinar held in partnership with the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute and Manila Bulletin.
Carlo Sumaoang is the founder of MNL Growkits, a brand that sells a complete growing kit for the aspiring farmer or gardener. Using his knowledge of urban gardening, Sumaoang uses his grow kits and other avenues to help engage others in growing their food in urban spaces.
Published December 25, 2020, 10:00 AM
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 succulents of varying degrees. Most of the species resemble cacti even if they are not closely related. They are characterized by flowers that have five symmetrical and colorful petals.
Paul Adrin Pinto, the owner of a livestock business, enjoys growing this certain plant because of its aesthetic aspect. He even gave the stapeliads under his care a new nickname: “morning stars.”
Published December 14, 2020, 10:00 AM
By Patricia Bianca S. Taculao
Inspiration comes from everywhere. Whether it’s as small as a bee or as large as a picturesque landscape, something or someone around us can capture our imagination as well as encourage us to do something we enjoy and benefit from.
For Raymond Michael B. Roldan, it was an article on Costales Nature Farm in
Agriculture Monthly that started his career as a proprietor of a leisure farm in Bohol.
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Read the article on Costales Nature Farmhere.)
“I loved farming. My first business right out of college was a broiler contract-growing farm which was unfortunately wiped out by typhoon Ruping. But I have always dreamt of retiring at 50 and living on a farm, growing my own food and enjoying it,” Roldan said.