Hello Hivers! It's been a while again. I had a very busy days last week as we prepared our rice field for this rainy season. The job was done, and we simply wait for the rice seeds to sprout and grow.
Our method of planting is direct dry seeding, whereas the seeds of rice are broadcast to the semi-moisture soil, then plowed to incorporate the seeds into the soil. When heavy rains come, the seeds will sprout and start growing. The main concern with this method is the management of weeds and grasses.
Before, we used to make seed beds, grow the seeds, and then transplant each rice plant into the field. This is the transplanting method, but due to a lack of manpower and high labor costs, direct seeding is now more preferred by most farmers.
I also tend to our chili and eggplant crops to make sure they will grow better and not be overrun by weeds. I made a blog here before planting the seedlings, and now the chilies and eggplants are looking good and growing well.
Some previously planted eggplants already bear fruits. I'm going to sell this around our village. Plus, we got some "saluyot" (jute mallow leaves), which is a favorite vegetable in the northern part of the country.
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Yesterday I attended the "Moving Up" ceremony for my son as he finished junior high school. Time really flies so fast that now I realize and feel pressure because, after two years, my son will go to college, and I need more funds to support him.
The program went smoothly and well. My son gave me a note, which is part of the program when the students give a gift to their parents.
Here's the note my son wrote for me.
Dear Dad,
This may be the first time I'll express my love for you, but I know you know how much I love you and Mother.
I want to thank you for being my father. I am eternally grateful to God for making you the pillar of our family and my life.
Thank you for everything, Dad. I love you.
Your one and only son,
Marcus
Really a proud Dad here.
Well, that's it for now. Thank you for dropping by.
Next blog soon. :)
