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The first seedling that I ever bought as a gardening newbie was that of  the calamansi. After more than a year of waiting, it has finally started to bear fruit early this year. Since then, I never had to buy calamansi  for our daily consumption. Planting your own calamansi tree can be a very rewarding experience for any home gardener.  With proper care, it will continue to produce abundantly year after year.   Also known as calamondin in other countries, the calamansi is a popular ingredient in a lot of  Filipino dishes. Like lemon in western cu ..read more

Kangkong is the only vegetable that I really enjoyed eating ever since I was a child.   This leafy vegetable has become a mainstay in my weekly grocery list.  The plant grows anywhere, especially in swampy areas, which makes me often wonder where they get those kangkong leaves that I buy in the grocery.  Therefore  I decided to grow my own kangkong  so I need not worry about how these leaves are being sourced. Kangkong is also known by other names, such as water spinach, swamp cabbage or Chinese watercress. It is very common in Southeast Asian cuisine, beca ..read more

I’m an advocate of  the okra for beginners in urban gardening.  Not only is it easy to cultivate and grow, it also provides numerous health benefits for the family. Okra  contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B and C, folic acid and calcium. It is also rich in fiber and low in cholesterol.  Okra water has been known to regulate blood sugar levels, especially for diabetics. Also known as lady’s fingers or gumbo, okra is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in our  climate zone. In the Philippines, it is a popular vegetabl ..read more

Pechay is one of those leafy vegetables that can easily grow in containers. It  is a very popular vegetable  in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine.  In western countries, they are also known as  “bok choy” or “pak choy”.  The pechay leaves are smooth and dark green in color forming a cluster similar to  mustard greens. In the Philippines,  we usually add pechay leaves to beef or pork broth soups, or on their own, they are best sautéed with garlic.    Sowing the Pechay Seeds I usually start by sowing th ..read more

The global pandemic broke down our daily routine resulting in a drastic change in our lives. Like in other countries, the majority of  Filipinos have resorted to urban gardening to cope with the nationwide lockdown implemented in the Philippines. I have been in the gardening scene for more than ten years now, but this sudden surge of interest in gardening is something phenomenal. Suddenly, almost every household had in the country started to grow something while spending more time at home.   If there is one thing that I grew to love more while stuck at home, that would be taking my p ..read more

September is perhaps one of the most awaited months in the Philippines because it signifies the start of our Christmas season. We Filipinos love the holiday so much that we celebrate it three months early. Which officially gives us the longest Christmas season in the whole world.   And what better way to anticipate the coming Noche Buena than preparing your ingredients ahead of time. Most of the dishes we serve during Christmas eve use tomato as its main ingredient, Mechado, Menudo, Afritada, Pochero, Spaghetti, my list can go on and on. If I were to argue, this plump red fruit is probabl ..read more

 One common problem that we urban gardeners encounter whenever the month of June arrives is the rainy season that comes along with it. Planting can be harsh during the summertime, but it is just as laborious during the rainy season. In this blog, I am sharing with you some tips and tricks on how you can make your wet weather gardening fun and less stressful!   1.  If it is no longer serving you well, cut it off. Storms and heavy rainfalls are expected during this season. Cut any dead branches from your plant to avoid them from snapping and damaging the other plants that surroun ..read more

One of the fun things I enjoy about gardening is discovering the history behind the plants that I'm growing in my backyard. The most recent greens I've been very fond of is the mizuna, which is also commonly known as the Japanese mustard green. Mizuna mustard greens are made famous for their distinct taste. It is sharp, bright, and a bit tangy. Its flavors are milder compared to most mustard greens and are flexible enough to fit in your everyday meals. Image of a typical Japanese Market. Mizuna is an essential ingredients in most of the foods typically sold at fairs and markets in Japan. &nbs ..read more