Thanks to the dedication and tireless effort of Mr. Henry P. over the last decade, this slice of land in the heart of Pangasinan has blossomed into an amazing orchard. Over 20 species of fruit-bearing and other trees are thriving in the rolling terrain of the farm. Between the trees, a carpet of well-trimmed carabao grass blankets the property.
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| An aerial view of the orchard photographed on August 15, 2020 |
Initial list of trees/plants found in the orchard:
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| Hundreds of 9-year old mahogany trees are lined up along one side of the property, serving as windbreakers that protect the other trees nearby. |
The farm sits on a hill that is about 40 meters above the ricefields of Pozorrubio. It is roughly half a kilometer away from the nearest main road, and the only sounds one can hear in the area are the soft whistling of the wind caressing the leaves of the numerous trees, the chirping of insects, and the call of many bird species. No motor vehicle roar, no human voices, no machinery noise.... just pure, unadulterated sounds of nature.
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| Long lines of dragon fruit plants are found in the middle of the farm. |
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| The 1.6 hectare orchard as seen from the air, with its boundaries superimposed. |
For a nature photographer like me, the orchard is a piece of heaven on earth. On my first visit to the place, I saw a pied fantail, a white-throated kingfisher, numerous white-breasted woodswallows, some blue-tailed bee-eaters, a quail species, a common emerald dove, and many zebra doves. And I was not even there to watch the birds! My birding gear was not with me, so all I could do was ogle at the avian creatures with my naked, color-blind eyes.
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A bahay kubo was built in the central area of the orchard, inviting guests to come in, take a seat and enjoy the cool breeze. |
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