Day: September 26, 2011

So you want to raise geese

So you want to raise geese

Unknown to many Filipinos, goose is one of the oldest of man’s feathered friends. Their domestication probably took place in Egypt (where they were considered sacred) about 3,000 years ago; although some research suggests that it may have been even earlier.

The term “goose” (plural: geese) applies to the birds in general, and to a female in particular.

The word “gander” used for a male particular. Young birds before fledging are called “goslings.” A group of geese on the ground is called a “gaggle”; when geese fly in formation they are called a “wedge” or a “skein”. Continue reading “So you want to raise geese”

Philippine Ferns and their Importance

Philippine Ferns and their Importance

Ferns or pteridophytes are primitive plants that are flowerless and seedless. They reproduce by means of spores found in their leaves or fronds. Widely distributed in the temperate and tropical areas of the world from the lowlands to mountain forests, there are about 12,000 kinds (species) of ferns known to man.

There are about 800 kinds of ferns in the Philippines, according to Dr. Victor Amoroso, one of the country’s leading fern specialists and a professor of the Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Musuan, Bukidnon. Of the total, 2m species are endemic (native) and 625 are non-endemic or introduced. Continue reading “Philippine Ferns and their Importance”

Christmas Décor Market

Christmas Décor Market

Let’s admit it: part of the magic of christmas is its visual element. While carols, gifts, food and the whole merry-making shebang complete the Holiday revelries, it still wouldn’t feel like christmas without the lanterns, belens, dolled-up trees, wreaths, angels Santa claus, etc. They all add up to the fabulous glitz and overall mood of the whole Christmas atmosphere. All over the world, Christmas is supposed to be an overwhelming eye-candy aud a breathtaking visual feast. This is what makes the global Christmas decor business a billion-dollar industry. Continue reading “Christmas Décor Market”