Athena's Garden

21/02/2026

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18/02/2026

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𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 UPLB Makiling Botanic Gardens 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

👃 Get ready for a plant that challenges your senses! This month, we're featuring Kantutan (Paederia foetida L.) from the UPLB Makiling Botanic Gardens – and yes, it lives up to its "stinky" scientific name! 😉🌿

Don't let the strong sulfuric smell fool you when its leaves are crushed! This vine is a plant of fascinating contradictions: its genus name means "opals" (for beauty!), and it boasts striking dark purple and grayish-white flowers.

Across Asia, Kantutan has been a culinary staple (boiled leaves, noodles, soups!) and a powerhouse in traditional medicine, used for everything from treating gas and fever to soothing snake bites and even preventing toothaches!

It's a reminder that beauty (and utility!) comes in many forms, even the stinky ones! Come discover the surprising story of Kantutan at the Makiling Botanic Gardens!

Read the full article here👉https://makiling.center/kantutan-is-mbgs-plant-of-the-month-for-february-2026/

Watch and listen to the video instead 👉https://youtu.be/3rgbQHAJoRs?si=dKWq0Ri82DOWVHfz



📸by For. Angela Limpiada & For. Analyn Malayba

12/02/2026

We’re officially cut off for pre-orders for Valentine's 2026🤍
Thank you so much for the overwhelming love and support this Valentine’s season.

For those who still wish to purchase, you may visit our mall pop-up booths:

📍 Eastwood Mall Atrium
📍 SM Fairview Atrium

We also have pick-up available in Cubao although limited pieces will be available . DM us for full details. See you and let’s make your Valentine extra special 💐✨

11/02/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗥 🎨💐🌿
𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Almost gone. Our Valentine’s collection is down to the final few slots.
From bold, statement bouquets to elegant living plant gifts that keep on growing 💘
Romantic textures. Vibrant color stories.
Because this Valentine’s, love doesn’t whisper —it arrives beautifully… and it keeps growing. 🌱✨
📅 Pre-order cut-off:
• February 11 & 12 (limited slots only)

💌 DM us now to reserve your bouquet or living plant gift and skip the Valentine’s rush.
Once slots are filled, orders will close.

Love boldly. Love beautifully 🌹🌿✨

02/02/2026

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31/12/2025

As we welcome the New Year, we want to say thank you to everyone who supported Athena’s Garden over the past year.
Every purchase, message, referral, and quiet show of support helped us keep going and growing.
Athena’s Garden is rooted in care, patience, and the belief that even after the hardest seasons, life continues to bloom. Your trust and encouragement made that possible.
May this New Year bring renewed hope, steady growth, and spaces filled with beauty and meaning.
We look forward to nurturing more gardens, more connections, and more moments of joy with you in the year ahead 🌱