Thursday, 7 June 2012

UPLB Fertility Tree


The Fertility Tree at UP Los Banos is an Akasya or Rain Tree. The scientific name is Albizia saman/ Samanea saman. This tree gets its name from times gone when there were no lights in the area thus being a dark place for couples to meet at night.

Monday, 2 April 2012

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Mt Makiling Botanical Gardens

 

One of many flowers in the Mt Makiling Botanical Gardens. The Botanical Gardens are open every day from 08:00 and close at 16:30 (except New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, All Saints Day and Christmas Day). The entrance fee is minimal at 20 pesos per adult.