Tanum Tuesdays

In this episode, we talk to Nonito Dolera, former President and current Adviser of the Fern and Nature Society of the Philippines, Inc. and co-author of "Oops... Don't Throw Those Weeds Away." He tells us all about edible and medicinal weeds that grow abundantly in our country, as well as poisonous plants! Mr. Nonie has explored different places of the Philippines to learn from our indigenous peoples, who are the most knowledgeable amongst us when it comes to our native plants and trees. We would also like to remind everyone that this episode, as well as all our other episodes, are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Please be responsible and consult with your doctor or a health professional before trying any of the plants that we discuss here. We will be sharing photos of the plants mentioned in this episode in our Facebook and Instagram accounts, so please do join us there! Enjoy, Katanumers!

We talk to a young enthusiast on Philippine native tree species, Lee Ann Canals-Silayan. She grew up on the foothills of the Sierra Madre, and shares how growing up with nature eventually led to her advocacy for native species and their conservation. By the end of the podcast, we hope you'll be inspired to join the many online communities of fellow native plant lovers and experts so that you too can learn more about our own beautiful plants and trees.

We talk to urban gardener Renz Ticsay about his discoveries, mistakes, and learnings in his garden and food forest in Parañaque, Metro Manila. He talks about composting with millipedes, his democratic food forest where all members of his family got a vote on which trees to plant, and the importance of feeding the soil.

To see Renz's garden and food forest, follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@tanumtuesdays)! We'll be posting pictures of this urban gardener's beautiful paradise in the city.

Enjoy, Katanumers!

In this episode of Tanum Tuesdays, we interview Lea Santiago, an agripreneur based in Mangatarem, Pangasinan. She was a public servant for two decades but decided to retire early to personally manage her family's farm, which they now call Our Farm Republic. Without any technical knowledge on agriculture, she worked hard to educate herself and learn the ropes of being an agripreneur. Above all, she knows it's important that she shares her knowledge and experience so anyone can be part of a growing community of farmer scientists in the Philippines. Keep your ears open for her great Tanum Tips too!

In this episode of Tanum Tuesdays, we interview Jet Orbida, a farmer in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. With his wife Checcs Osmeña-Orbida, they co-founded PeacePond, a community of farmers who practice organic farming, among many other advocacies such as solid waste management. In this interview, Jet shares his journey from being a broadcast journalist in Manila to becoming a farmer whose organic farming methods have been recognized nationwide. Jet believes in the power of research -- a skill that he developed as a journalist and that he now applies in farming as well. Whether you have a big farm or a balcony, there are many gems in this interview that can help and inspire you in your tanum journey. Enjoy!