"Hardworking people are like gardeners; they plant for the future."
There's always a reason we have a variety of plants at home; it could be because of passion, consumption, entrepreneurship, or hobby.
Everything mentioned above applies to my parents.
Growing up, my mother had a variety of vegetables and fruits in our garden and did not dare to ask her why she had lots of plants at home until she told us that aside from passion, she did that because of our father's salary did not suffice to meet all our needs.
That is the reason why she needs to support him through planting, hog, and poultry raising. In this way, we can save money for our viand and buy some things we need in school.
Now that my sister and I are working, we rarely visit their house and see how their plants are.
Presenting to you their variety of plants at home.
Fruits
Pineapple
Pineapple is super rich in fiber. My daughter drinks its juice when she experiences constipation.
Banana
Lots of us like this have in our backyard; they need broad areas as branches keep producing, kind of fruit has Vitamin C and fiber, etc.
Lemon
Another rich in Vitamin C is lemon. My sister told us this was American Lemon; the size is five times bigger than our usual lemon in the Philippines.
Avocado
Avocado is rich in protein, fiber, etc. Mom sells this for only 45 per kilo. It has a fine texture compared to other kinds of avocado.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is one of my favorites. The fruits were still young when I visited that time. It is sweet and crunchy and has potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and many more nutrients. This is one of our ingredients when we have our Molido Candy (sweet potato, grated coconut, sugar, jackfruit, and vanilla) business.
Coconut
Their dwarf coconut came from my and my husband's house. I can't contain myself being happy knowing it's growing well. Manganese is one of its nutrients for bone health.
Vegetables
Spinach
Spinach has a variety of nutrients like Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, etc.
Since this is very easy to plant, most of us have this at home.
You can cook this in different dishes like utan bisaya or ginisang alugbati.
I have noticed you can nurture fatter ones if you plant their seeds.
How about you, do you have plenty of this in your garden?
Malunggay/ Horse Raddish
Malunggay is rich in vitamin C and other nutrients.
This is also good for healing cuts or wounds and has tried this one many times, and I think it's effective.
They even share some with our neighbors with the branches so that they will have theirs at home.
Taro (Gabi)
Taro (Gabi) contains carbohydrates and fiber and has more nutrients that benefit your body. I seldom see the such plant in the neighborhood. I am overwhelmed they still have a few.
I forgot that they have okra and saluyot at the back but do not take a photo. Maybe, next time.
Herb
Lemon Grass
Lemon grass mixed with different dishes will give you a vibrant flavor and makes you ask for more.
People with hypertension often use this by boiling their leaves and stem.
Ornamental Plants
Insulin Plant
Honestly, I don't know the name of this plant. My husband told me it's an Insulin Plant.
I only find it so unique and attractive and situated near the entrance of their abode.
Calachuchi Plant
I'm sorry, but again, my husband told me it's a Calachuchi Plant in pink color.
Santan
I remember when I was a kid, I sup the tip of the flower because the juice tasted sweet. Isn't it weird, right? 馃槀 The round shape made it even more beautiful.
I bet you agree with me why I called my parents' garden forest-like.馃槀
That's all for today. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog, and have a nice day.馃グ