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NOT A PLANTITA

 Hi everyone!   


After having worked for more than forty years in both government and corporate sectors, I decided to retire early in the middle of the pandemic to  minimize exposure to the Covid19 virus and to spend more time with the family. 

Before this and during the lockdown period, gardening - which has been my passion and stress reliever activity ever since - took up most of my un-worked hours and eventually of my new-found freedom. For this reason, I do not consider myself as a “Plantita” - a pandemic-born plant grower or enthusiast. I nevertheless became part of that huge population that got carried away with the “Plantdemic” surge.

I aim to share with you some home-grown gardening tips and ideas, related recycling projects that contribute to greening the environment and waste reduction, art and photography works that support these, as well as relevant life lessons I picked up in my journey as a child, wife, mother and human resource and organization development professional.

Your meaningful comments and suggestions will be my daily dose of inspiration and learning.

The pandemic times are definitely difficult for all, but we can enjoy the moment by being creative and productive in more ways than one.

Always remember that life is beautiful!

Apple Bleza- Morales

About the Author:
Apple (or Maybelle in the corporate setting) is an HR Professional who is passionately immersed in home and community gardening as well as related arts and crafts. She completed post baccalaureate studies in Human Resources and Organization Development at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde and holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Relations from the University of the Philippines with focus in Human Resources Development. 

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