Life on the Farm: Carabaos, Crops, and Rainy Season Blessings

The rainy season has finally arrived, and with it comes new life and growth here on the farm. With the rains nourishing the soil, we’ve begun planting a variety of vegetables once again. It’s always exciting to see the land come alive this time of year.

We’re also happy to share some updates about our beloved farm family members—mama carabao Elizabeth and her baby, Febie. Both are doing great!

Our trusted farmer, Bong-bong, has even been riding Elizabeth around the farm. She must really like him, because she lets him hop on without complaint. 😊

Meanwhile, Febie is growing fast—her horns are getting longer, she’s gaining weight, and she looks radiant with her beautiful albino coat. I often joke with her, asking what kind of whitening she uses—calamansi, papaya, glutathione, or kojic? 😄

Out in the fields, our crops are thriving:

Moringa – putting out fresh new stems.

Papaya – sprouting new fruits and lush green leaves.

Sweet potato and cassava – planted in one section of the farm, though Febie enjoys snacking on the leaves. Fingers crossed there’s still plenty left for harvest!

Lakatan bananas – Bong-bong relocated the suhi (seedlings) before the rainy season, and they’re now showing healthy new growth.

Pechay – ready for harvest! We’ve sold some in the market and saved a few bunches for our own table.

Whenever we buy fruits from the market, we save the seeds and plant them. Over the years, we’ve added pineapples by planting the crown instead of throwing them away. While our homegrown pineapples may not be as big as those from plantations, they’re sweet and satisfying enough to enjoy with family.

 

Other parts of the farm are coming to life too—with our pumpkin, corn, and spring onion patches growing well.

We’ve also started rebuilding our vermicomposting area—this time with a small second floor where we and our workers can rest in between farm work.

And of course, one of the best parts of farm life: harvest time. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing baskets brimming with fresh produce straight from the land we’ve nurtured.

Until the next update—may the rains bring more growth, joy, and blessings to all of us.