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Easy Wins in Vegetable Gardening: Pechay
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Plant Name: Pechay Brassica rapa subsp. chinensisOther Names: bok choy, pak choi, Chinese white cabbagePechay, a common ingredient of soups, can also be enjoyed simply by stir-frying or as pechay guisado with some oyster sauce. This versatile vegetable is a good source of Potassium that aids in physical mobility, especially the optimal use of the muscles. Pechay also has traces of calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin K, and magnesium which all contribute to keeping the skeletal system functioning well. It is also rich in Vitamin C that boosts the immune system, the defense of the body against harmful viruses and...
Rainy Day Gardening
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Some people would say, "bed-weather days are here, time to cuddle up!" While garden tribes would echo, "rainy days are here! It's time to plant!" Great is this season for planting, but this can also pose some problems to vegetable plants. Keep the vibe, we can be proactive and check on the things that we should pay attention to when gardening during the rainy season.1. Consider planting your greensSalad greens like spinach and lettuce love the wet condition brought by the rainy days. It's the perfect time to grow them during these days so you could enjoy your fresh salads...
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
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For many, gardening means picking flowers or designing a dish of different succulents. But you can take your gardening to a new level wherein you could also feed your family, and even save money! Vegetable gardening is the way to go! Unsurprisingly, the hobby of growing vegetables has been more popular these days because people spend more time at home. But some people living in the Metro find it hard to start because of lack of space. Fret no more because you can be resourceful by growing your vegetable garden--in containers! You can start by buying pots, or decluttering your house...
FOOD ON THE PLATE: Reasons to Start a Vegetable Garden
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Starting a garden could be cumbersome. And adding the word "vegetable" before "garden" would double the pressure. But if you already are growing your vegetable garden, you may be quick to make a list of the benefits that it brings. So here are some of the reasons cited by most gardeners on why we should start a vegetable garden.1. Food SecurityProbably more than ever, the current situation that we are in could tell why we should start a vegetable garden at home-- for food security. Rather than stressing yourself over the sight of empty grocery shelves, or the anxiety of...
Indoor Succulents that You Would Love
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Whether you want to start decorating your newly-constructed house, or you want to change the vibe of your home, succulents will surely be a good choice to add some spice to your project. They would forgive if ever you forget to water them and most of them do not have thick foliage, so it's compatible maintenance if you don't want constant watering and mess around your sofa. Now, which varieties are at the top of the list when choosing succulents to care for indoors? Let's check them out!1. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)This tough-looking South African native grows stubby, branched stems...