Organic gardening workshop at Sugarleaf

Organic gardening workshop at Sugarleaf

It doesn't have to take a lot of time, space or even know-how to grow your own food.  From container gardening to rooftop gardening to urban foraging, even the most space-starved urbanites have options when it comes to getting hyper local food you grow yourself. 

 

On 7 July, 2-5 p.m., Sugarleaf allies with the Organic Certification Center of the Philippines (OCCP) with a practical workshop that will open your eyes on how green your thumb can be and how your creative mind can make wonders in your own home. Lani Limpin, executive director of the OCCP and U.P. educated Beverly Joy Valle-Santos, experienced horticulturist and landscape consultant will share their practical experiences on organic gardening and its aesthetics.  

Beverly supervised the verdant landscaping of the Shangri-La Boracay. At the end of the workshop participants will learn all about organic agriculture and urban gardening, its advantage, an intro on urban landscaping, production and management of garden crops in an aesthetic manner. 

 

Whether for simple relaxation therapy or to create your own herb and vegetable garden for home consumption, the benefits of learning organic farming and Sugarleaf's other workshops far outweigh the cost. And you get to meet new friends and bond with your loved ones.

 

P3000 per person inclusive of workshop kit, plants, garden soil, pots/containers. Sugarleaf will provide a nice healthy afternoon tea, snacks. P300 discount for advance payment made by 4 July. Senior citizen, group, couple, student rates enjoy a P200 discount.

 

Venue will be at Sugarleaf at the MEDICard Lifestyle Center located at 51 Paseo de Roxas corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Urdaneta Village, Makati City. Limited seats available so advance reservations are required. Email angelo@sugarleafph.com or call, SMS 0917 8039 055 for more information, reservations and suggestions. Visit www.sugarleafph.com or like us on Facebook Sugarleaf Foods That Nourish for more information on each activity.   Follow us on Twitter @sugarleafph. Tel 8127323.

 

Sugarleaf, a healthy-eats restaurant-store, committed to serving healthyummy food using certified organic and natural ingredients enjoyed by all ages is also located at the G/F Health Cube Building, 226 Wilson Street, West Greenhills in San Juan (between Kink Cakes and BDO). Tel 6616639.

Diversity speaker urges attendees to make a difference in the world

Diversity speaker urges attendees to make a difference in the world

DECATUR — John Prendergast believes it doesn’t take a huge movement or large sums of money to change the world; change can start small.
“The first step we can take in making a difference in the world is choosing to try,” he said Friday as he addressed attendees at Richland Community College’s 12th annual Conference on Diversity and Globalization. “You just don’t know what can happen and where things can go when you put your heart to it.”
A human rights activist, author, former director for African Affairs with the National Security Council and co-founder of the Enough  Project, a nonprofit, human rights organization affiliated with the Center for American Progress, Prendergast, 49, has been passionate about humanitarian efforts and making a difference locally and globally for nearly 30 years.
“It’s terribly important to do what we can in our own backyard but to not ignore our global community, too,” he said.
Working with organizations such as the Enough Project, in which students, concerned citizens and such celebrities as George Clooney and NBA player Tracy McGrady ensure that their voices are heard on such issues as genocide, Prendergast said he’s learned you have to have some basic building blocks to make a difference.
“Build a team and surround yourself with the kinds of people you need to get what you’re passionate about done,” he said, noting that giving back to the next generation and dreaming big also are important to success.
“To make a difference in this world, you’ve got to dream,” he said. “During the course of our lives, we all have the opportunity to call people to action, and when we do that, we can change the course of human history.”
Afternoon speaker Shelith Hansbro, warden of the Decatur Correctional Center, appealed for her audience to help those who have been incarcerated when they are reintegrated back into the community.
“Behind the walls of the Decatur Correctional Center, there are women who have been ostracized by a society who may never know their stories,” she said. “Here’s the thing: They need a plan to return home that includes a community that supports them.”
Hansbro said the success of the Decatur community depends on everyone, including those who are being given another chance.
“It takes all of us to make sure our community is safe and secure,” she explained.
She said her greatest hope is that community members will get to know these women and try to help them better themselves.
“I never expected to be a warden of a women’s correctional facility, but it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever done,” she said. “I’m blessed to be able to help these women become the best they can be, and I hope the community members ask themselves what they can do to help these women be successful when they come home.”

UFOs pose no threat to Iran: defense minister - Tehran Times

UFOs pose no threat to Iran: defense minister - Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Sunday that the UFOs (unidentified flying objects) pose no threat to the country’s security.   

The remarks by the defense minister came after a mysterious light was seen over certain countries including Iran, Syria, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon and Israel on Thursday night. The mysterious light has been confirmed by a number of sources. 

There had been speculation that the strange sight might have been some sort of unidentified aircraft.

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