langtonbrow

Ayala Land is still rangebound at 37 a year or so later. My hope was that overseas Filipinos would see increasing value in their respective local markets for those with a residency position, cooling the Manila and Cebu markets as demand was diverted. In reality booms continue across the planet as the dash to hard assets continues. Why should the Philippines differ. On a cost vs quality level the country is still very poor value. However the market can apparently remain irrational for much longer than I can be bothered waiting to enter it.

Interesting to hear of peoples approaches to minimising their footprint, getting closer to nature and securing their own quality food source. As a regular reader, it inspired me to my first post. Currently in the Philippines over the summer. Here we are growing: Mango's - (a mature tree in the yard is yielding fruit aplenty. Rice - 1 hectare owned and crop shared with rental farmer can supply all family needs and generate a surplus. Several crops annually. Pigs - All food waste rears three pigs, one of which is earmarked for the fiesta next week. The only downside of this is that I am wasting the carefully tended tomato, aubergine and chili crops in the glasshouse back home (Lancashire). Outside efforts are poor, with carrots forked from excessive clay soil and potatoes somewhat blighted. I shall improve soil with raised beds for next year. Hope the stand in gardener has done her job well. As a fan of fresh produce I'm sure she will have. Happy market gardening to all.