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Matang-Katang: A Metal Eating Plants
DOST Balik Scientist Dr. Yob Doronila (School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne) found that “the matang-katang tree sucks up dissolved nickel from the soil, and stores it in little sacs in its leaves and stems up to 0.8%! To put this in context, that is half as much nickel as what is in your stainless…
Philippine Coucal In My Garden
This pair of the Philippine coucal (saguksok) share this garden with me. I love having them, and I enjoy listening to their conversation. One of them always has the last say, and louder and longer, too. Be sure to plant your own Philippine cinnamon at home, as part of your container gardening, or in the…
Cinnamon Planting Protocol By DENR
This is to share information on the planting protocol of the Philippine cinnamon, as published by DENR. Let’s keep on planting this precious and highly medicinal (and yum!) native tree. Be sure to plant your own Philippine cinnamon at home, as part of your container gardening, or in the ground, at home or in the…
Healthful Benefits of Aromatic Water
We use aromatic water in our hand sanitizers and Pinoy Christmas sprays. We distilled the aromatic water from leaves of naturally grown (organic) Philippine cinnamon, oregano, bamboo, and pomelo rind. In the article here, designer Behnaz Sarafpour uses aromatic water as restorative elixirs inspired by Persian folk medicine. Yes, that’s how healthful AW is! https://www.nytimes.com/…/behnaz-sarafpour-tonic……
River Health and Philippine Riverbank Species By Dr Teresita Perez
How much do we know how to keep our river/banks healthy? Dr. Teresita Perez (Environmental Science, Ateneo de Manila University) will share insights on river health, including the true Philippine riverbank species, Agooy.On July 21, DOST Balik Scientist Dr. Yob Doronila is hosting the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) online meeting on Ecology,…
African Nightcrawler Worm
I restocked my African Nightcrawler worm bin, piling up banana trunk, grass, and green manure ipil ipil leaves, lasagna style. 70% banana trunk and grass, and 30% green manure. Black matter is vermicast or worm poop, which is a complete natural fertilizer. Be sure to plant your own Philippine cinnamon at home, as part of…
