Giant Almaciga + Philippine Cinnamon

Many thanks to DOST TUPV HIVE for funding the trip and to ever committed team Zapphire, Ramon, Cathy, TUPV Greg Crisostomo, PEMO, Negros Occidental Samuel Maja, and cinnamon farmers for their generosity. It was raining heavily the whole day, so it was very slippery. Buwis-buhay ang pagkuha ng pictures at dahon (taking pictures of the…

Sobrang hassle (hasol) when we have diarrhea. Thankfully, there are age-old natural cures that we can do at home. Eating Banana, Rice, Applesauce (or any local fruit), and Toast (BRAT) is an example. In the Philippines, children are given rice soup (am), while adults, especially those living in the mountains, chew on the bark of…

Philippine cinnamon of partner farmer, Ms Marlyn Torbela. Plant your own Philippine cinnamon in a pot or on the ground for your food and medicine. Message us for the seedlings! #conservation #livelihood #health #local Please click this link (https://www.facebook.com/homeorganicph/posts/4204248832973014) to see comments and reactions from readers.

Today is the International Day of Forests. Sharing this short and simple yet powerful talk on growing a forest in our backyard to educate and inspire us. We hope you could watch it. Please consider planting the Philippine cinnamon in your home and farm for your food and medicine, and to participate in conserving the…