Prospero "Butch" Pichay has vowed to push for legislation that would protect and promote the vegetable industry in the country, particularly in Benguet and the Cordilleras amidst the influx of cheap vegetables from other countries. Pichay, whose campaign advocacy includes protecting the interests of the Filipino industries, said thousands of vegetable farmers and traders from Benguet, the Cordilleras as well as those from other agricultural areas are in danger of losing their livelihood if...

Now she's a teenager and not interested in gardening at the moment, but somehow I feel the "seed" has been planted for her to appreciate plants, flowers and growing food. If you want your child to love gardening, the best thing you can do is show them how much you love it just by reveling in your own garden every day. Make Gardening Fun But gardening isn't an easy sell for most kids; they have so much competing for their attention already: television, computers, sports and a zillion...

And whether you re faced with an unfamiliar garden pest or are curious what variety of green bean thrives best in your climate, the best people to learn from are other gardeners. Here are some tips for enjoying your garden this year whether you ve been digging in the dirt for years, or you re just starting out. She herself is an avid gardener, which isn t surprising considering she grew up in the family business. If you work full time and have family obligations when you re home, chances...

Our agriculture committees have been forward-thinking and brave enough to provide legislation that promotes Vermont's agriculture rather than the usual "bolstering" when the agricultural economy falters. With the rapidly growing trend of eating and buying locally, coupled with looming peak oil and costly energy resources, Vermont is in a position for the first time in 100 years to have a climate for truly viable and sustainable agriculture. Our citizen-legislators have recognized that...

Finnair has participated in the campaign since the year 2000, and this year acknowledges the theme from April 13 to 19 in menus served onboard European flights. The industry's most reliable source. In Business Class lime-marinated raw pickled whitefish, Finnish archipelago bread and mustard sauce is served as a starter, roasted lamb with red onion sauce, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables as main course, and a berry timbale as dessert. Heart-friendly food contains reasonable amounts of...

A budding gardener can take the first session and if they wish, continue on in their garden by taking the second session. Now in its 60th year, this popular program for eight- to 13-year-olds provides an opportunity for kids to learn about gardening. Each child is given a garden plot to plant, cultivate and harvest. Nancy Lee-Colibaba and staff give five- to seven-year-olds the opportunity to grow, care for and harvest their own vegetables and flowers. Caregivers and their three- to five-...

I was well aware that Wayne grows some beautiful and delicious tomatoes in his specially built tomato greenhouse, but I had no idea anyone could grow tomatoes like that in a tub. A patio gardener might find that three or four of these tubs, each with a different assortment of vegetables, could easily provide most of the fresh vegetables that a couple may need all summer long. Wayne and I walked back to one of his greenhouses, and as we walked in the door I was totally surprised when I saw...

Sunday, April 15, 2007 Palace pushes for commercial bamboo production in Benguet THE Office of the President (OP) and the Philippine Bamboo Foundation recently rallied Benguet farmers to be engaged in commercial bamboo production as one alternative source of livelihood. Sunday, April 15, 2007 Palace pushes for commercial bamboo production in Benguet THE Office of the President (OP) and the Philippine Bamboo Foundation recently rallied Benguet farmers to be engaged in commercial bamboo...

Some of the gardeners have never gardened prior to their service, and some are experienced and can handle more than one plot, she said. Geppert said she has had her own vegetable garden at home for the past 30 years, and when the Coppell gardens were developed, she joined the Share the Harvest program. Although it s hard to part with their hard work, the gardeners at the community gardens are committed to the service of giving healthy produce to less fortunate people, Geppert said. Despite...