The Pitaya or commonly known as Dragon fruits belongs to the Family Cactaceae under the genus Hylocereus and Selenicereus. It is a native plant from Mexico, Central and South America. It is an extremely beautiful fruit that has dazzling flowers and an intense shape and color. The dragon fruit is usually a dark red color, [...]
The Dragon Fruit or popularly known as Pitaya is an extremely beautiful fruit that has dazzling flowers and an intense shape and color. The dragon fruit is usually a dark red color, although some types of this fruit are pink or yellow. The skin of the dragon fruit is a thin rind. The skin is [...]
Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) or popularly known as Kaong in the Philippines, is an economically important feather palm native to tropical Asia. It is a medium-sized palm, reaches a height of 12 to 15 m and a diameter of 40 cm upon reaching the maturity age (more than 15 years). It has long ascending pinnate [...]
Sugar palm or kaong (Arenga pinnata) is considered as a minor forest species that provides two important food products: the sweet preserved sugar palm or kaong and vinegar which are great potentials for export. In the Philippines, preserved sugar palm or kaong is a very popular ingredient for Halo-halo, salad and can be eaten alone [...]
The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), also known as pla-kad or trey krem (“Fighting Fish”) in Thailand, is a popular species of freshwater aquarium fish. The fish is a member of the gourami family (family Osphronemidae) of order Perciformes, but was formerly classified among the Anabantidae. Although there are nearly 50 other members of the [...]
Bamboo is one of the most sustainable building materials currently available to eco-conscious consumers. As such, it can be a harmonious and cheap material to use when building a greenhouse. Experimental designs exist right now that use bamboo on an industrial scale in greenhouse building, but having a bamboo greenhouse in your backyard is a [...]
Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical plant in the screwpine genus which is known commonly as pandan. It grows up to 3-6 feet. Older plants develop thick aerial roots from the main stem. The leaves are slender about 12-14 inches long, smooth, pleated, sword-like and free from thorns. The leaves grow in a spiral around the [...]
Pandan is popular due to its varied uses. It is a tropical erect green plant with fan-shaped sprays of long narrow bladelike leaves and woody aerial roots. The leaves are used in Asian cooking to add a distinct aroma to rice, curry dishes and desserts and sweet beverages. In this recipe, the versatility of Pandan [...]
Rattan is a climbing palms of the genera Calamus, Daemonorops, and Korthalsia of tropical Asia, belonging to the family Palmae. It is a very important non-timber forest product, owing to its versatility. Rattans are extensively used for making furniture and baskets. When cut into sections, rattan can be used as wood to make furniture. Rattan [...]
Dog clothes and accessories are so popular nowadays. There are many doggy boutiques you can find in both big cities and small towns, offering cute duds that cater to your beloved pet. Making dog clothes is easy, even with limited sewing skills you can make cheap dog clothes, be it a dog sweater or an [...]