I took this picture six years ago at Bellows beach Park. It was a surprise for me but I was glad at the same time that I was able to capture nature at its’ very best. It looks hungry but I did not see the mother bird. I hope she did not abandon this cute little hatchling.
“Halo-Halo” is the most popular dessert in the Philippines. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the dessert for you. I was in the Mall of Asia in Manila when I had one of this famous halo-halo. It’s so colorful and looks so delicious. Halo-halo means a mixture of things in Tagalog. It’s a…
I wonder if anybody remembers I posted a cat in the garden about two months ago. Cats are uninvited guests but they seemed to be comfortable in my garden. I was surprised when I saw little kittens one day. She had three cute little kittens and I was only able to capture this one. I…
Society Garlic is not an edible herb but it is good to have in the garden. It is very ornamental and attracts pollinators. I like to have them in my garden just to enjoy the purple flowers it produces every spring to late summer. It is easy to grow, especially in a xeriscape garden. It…
I have just harvested these turmeric rhizomes when I took this picture. I just love to have this valuable spice/herb in my garden. Not only the rhizomes are very healthy for you, the plant leaves are beautiful addition to a tropical garden and the flowers or inflorescence are also amazing. I don’t really know the…
I just came back from a one month vacation in the Philippines and I took tons of pictures but this one is very meaningful to me. Sunset in Iba, my hometown in Zambales, Philippines conjures quiet, peaceful and tranquil existence. I’m happy to know wherever you maybe, you will still enjoy the serenity that sunset…
Water fountains serve not only as a decorative object in your home but also symbolizes peace and tranquility. In Feng Shui, it would mean a positive energy in your home. If you place it in your backyard, it would be a place where backyard creatures can drink and play, like the birds and the butterflies….