The Merry Marry Month of June at Grow and Show

Philippine Horticultural Society Inc. in partnership with Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Management Bureau , Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will be having their three -day show from June 14 to 16, 2019 within the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Management Bureau.

There will be about 40 to 50 stalls selling different varieties of ornamental plants, orchids, cacti and succulents, pots, fertilizers among other products.

There will also some resource speakers at the event.

Those who might be interested to join or participate, Try to contact Ms. Angel -PHSI Secretariat -0917-798-1317

The trade show will start from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

There are 2 entrances ( Quezon Avenue for pedestrians) and North Avenue for those with cars.

Note: Entrance fees at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife is Php 15 for students and senior citizens with valid Id’s, Php 30 general public . 

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Holiday Madness at Grow and Show Plant Bazaar

It is holiday season once again and people looking for unique gifts , plants and something memorable must try to visit the Grow and Show holiday bazaar.

This will be held from December 14, 15 and 16, 2018 ( friday , saturday and sunday) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center within Quezon City.

There will be over 70 stalls selling a wide array of  plants, plastic posts,orchids, tillandsia, cacti and succulents and popular items like food, handicrafts, cakes, sweets, wood carvings from Paete, Laguna and mushroom chicharon for sale.

Philippine Horticultural Society Inc. had partnered with Department of Environment and Natural Resources, PAWB – Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau and Manila Bulletin.

There are two entrances, one at North Avenue and at Quezon Avenue side. Please note that there is a minimal entrance fee of Php 30 for the general public and Php 15 for students, senior citizens that goes to the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife.

For more information and how to join the monthly bazaar, Please try to call or send sms ( Secretariat) 0917-798-1317. This is also a precursor for the Philippine Plant Festival 2019.

Winners at Grow and Show Bazaar Featuring Tillandsia

Big winners were proclaimed at the Plant and Show bazaar held at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center. The event was organized by Philippine Horticultural Society Incorporated.

 

Tillandsia ionantha

 

Best Tillandsia ionantha – Ms. Emma Bautista

Best T. ionantha x Hybrid T. Conchita –  Del Atienza

 

Best Staging – Ronald Estayan

Best on-the spot Staging- Dr. Ella Gutierrez

Photo credits : Atty. Bom Gomez ( judge), Mr. Riffy Nova and Mr. Ronald Estayan

Grow and Show monthly bazaar set from September 14 to 16, 2018

Philippine Horticultural Society Inc. in partnership with Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Management Bureau , Department of Environment and Natural Resources with media partner Manila Bulletin is inviting the general public for a 3-day plant bazaar within the main entrance of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Management Bureau in Quezon City.

There will be about 50 to 60 plant stalls which will sell different kinds of plants, orchids, fruit trees, tillandsia, bromeliads, cactuses, plastic pots, fertilizers, bonsai among others.

Aside from the plant bazaar, there will be free lectures and exciting plants to be raffled off to some lucky participants.

The bazaar will start at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Those who might be interested in joining the next plant bazaar, Try to contact Ms. Angel -PHSI Secretariat -0917-798-1317

There are 2 entrances ( Quezon Avenue for pedestrians) and North Avenue for those with cars.

Note: Entrance fees at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife is Php 15 for students and senior citizens with valid Id’s, Php 30 general public . 

Grow and Show Plant Bazaar

Grow and show plant bazaar was organized by Philippine Horticultural Society Inc together with Manila Bulletin, DENR, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Rescue Center. The 3- day bazaar had about 60 stall holders from different parts of Metro Manila, Baguio, Pangasinan, Laguna, Quezon, Cavite, Bulacan and Masbate provinces.

stall holders 

The mood was very festive and buntings were installed at the visitors center within Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Rescue Center. There are two entrances- One is located at Quezon Avenue and at North Avenue.

Dr. Kurt Tan with his nepenthes hybrids and aroids.

Aside from sellers, there are also FREE lectures and workshop given to the attendees. There were on the spot raffle and some freebies given.

There were a lot of items to be seen and some recently published books was sold at the secretariat.

List of books: Philippine Herbs at Php 1,500, Flora de Filipinas at Php 2,050, Philippine Native Trees 303 at Php 1,800 , Pictorial Cyclopedia of Philippine Ornamental Plants at Php 1,500 and A Dictionary of Philippine Plant Names at Php 2,000.

lecture by Mr. Wilson Simuangco Angel ( photo courtesy of Mr. Boyet Ganigan) 

It was envisioned to be another venue area for plant lovers, environment advocates and hobbyists.

group photo ( courtesy of Mr. Boyet Ganigan )

For those who were not able to make it, Philippine Horticultural Society Inc. 1976 is planning to make it a regular monthly bazaar with host of fun filled activities and camaraderie.

Those who might be interested in joining the next plant bazaar, Try to contact Ms. Angel -PHSI Secretariat -0917-798-1317

Note: Entrance fees at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife is Php 15 for students and senior citizens with valid Id’s, Php 30 general public . 

Additional photos taken by the author using SONY Xperia