Baguio flower fest’s vertical gardens draw business interest

Colorful ornamental flowers enhance the design of vertical gardens in this year’s Flower Festival Market Encounter.

Vertical gardens mounted on simulated building walls have been part of the landscape of Burnham Park, the second year this flower carpet technique has been promoted by organizers of the Baguio Flower Festival.

Posted: March 11th, 2013 in Latest Business Stories | Read More »

Time for Baguio to cash in on flower festival

By Vincent Cabreza

THE QUICK, the comely and the colorfully clad all converge at Burnham Park for the flower festival. PHOTO BY RICHARD BALONGLONG AND EV

When the Panagbenga, or the Baguio Flower Festival, was started in 1996, it was designed to bring back business to a city ravaged by the 1990 earthquake.

Posted: February 9th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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