My Dad's MINI Farm

We recently went home to my Province, Tarlac. It was then that I realized that since my dad retired and stayed here, he has turned this little space we called home into a beautiful "MINI Farm". A place so comfortable, you get relaxed... cool fresh air, overwhelming greenery.... far from the busy streets and noise of the Metro.

He also managed to "garden" and landscape our yard making it more relaxing to the eyes. I'm writing this article to recognize my father's mini garden and mini farm. For his efforts, and for his passion.

Looking out from the Entrance of our house

Mini- Garden

Cactus in front of the gate

We have about 10 varieties of orchids.

The rice fields fronting our house

He managed to take care of so many livestock that we often get to "feast" whenever there's an occassion without spending to pay for the food.

We have two (2) goats.

10 geese

About 10 turkeys (hhhmmm.... for thanks giving??)

Countless number of "native" chickens.

Though my father says that there are only about 30 of them.

We also have fruit-trees all aound the house area.

Guanabano ("Guyabano" in Filipino).

Pomelo ("Suha" in Filipino)

There are about 6 mango ("Manga" ; pronounced as Mang-ga in Filipino) trees. 5-8 Guava ("Bayabas"; pronounced as Ba-ya-bas in Filipino)trees, which produce large-sized guavas. Some coconut ("Buko"; pronounced as Bu-ko in Filipino) trees. We also have Atis trees.

Looking at our backyard. Beyond this is a vast area of rice fields.

All things said, A very GOOD JOB...WELL DONE, Dad! We love you :)