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BLOOMS OF THE QUARANTINE GARDEN
KATHRYN DEILLE ABASOLO
JUSTIN ROSS APILADO
RENZ AROMIN
PRINCESS ALANA MAE GALVEZ
ZACK MORRIS RUSSELL
A RESEARCH STUDY
PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF
LA UNION CULTURAL INSTITUTE
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENT IN
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
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INDORSEMENT
This research entitled, Blooms of Quarantine Garden, prepared and
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Alana Mae
Galvez and Zack Morris Russell, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the subject Practical Research 1: Qualitative Research, has been
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This is to certify that the research entitled Blooms of Quarantine Garden,
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the researchers, would like to express our great appreciation to our
principal Grace Agsaullo Molina for her valuable and constructive suggestions
during the planning and development of this research work. Her willingness to give
her time so generously has been very much appreciated. We would also like to
express our deep gratitude to our co-researcher-teachers Quien Anne Nisperos,
Ma. Lizadel D. Cabanban, Ella Mae Oriel for giving us their valuable suggestions
and ideas whenever we need some guidance, and for their enthusiastic
encouragement, and useful critiques of this research work. Lastly, we want to
thank our adviser, Ms. Mary Anne Abat, our classmates, and lastly our members.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………………1
INDORSEMENT…………………………………………………………..2
APPROVAL………………………………………………………………..4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS………………………………………………..5
CHAPTER
1.
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study…………………………………………..7
Conceptual Framework…………………………………………….8
Figure.1……………………………………………………8
Statement of the Problem………………………………………….9
Importance of the Study…………………………………………..10
Definition of Terms……………………………………………….10
2.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
Research Design…………………………………………………12
Sources of Data………………………………………………….12
- Locale, Population, and Duration of the study
Instrumentation and Data Collection……………………….……12
Ethical Considerations…………………………………………...13
3.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Results…………………………………………………………..14
Tables……………………………………………………14-21
Coding Framework……………………………………………..22
Figure.2…………………………………………………22
Discussion………………………………………………………23
4.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary and Conclusion………………………………………25
Recommendations………………………………………………26
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
The increasing rate of people engaging with planting during quarantine
made us curious on why gardening became one of the most popular activities
during quarantine. Among all this, we, the researchers, have observed common
cries of the citizens here in our country are like, “I am so bored; how can I spend
several months quarantined?” “We don’t have enough food and money, now we’re
losing our jobs.” This pandemic has affected thousands of people, not only
physically but also mentally. Fear and anxiety arise along with Covid-19. This
pandemic also sent trauma to some because of what we are witnessing and
experiencing right now. In order to deal with the stress, anxiety, and trauma, people
engage themselves in some activities like online shopping, gardening, cooking,
online selling, and engage themselves on multiple social media platforms to keep
themselves preoccupied from the pandemic.
People on social media are getting really bold with posting everything on
their accounts. Just like some plantitos and plantitas- this term is what you call
people who likes gardening- posting their plants everyday. There was once a
negative news about these so called plantitos and plantitas. A group of these so
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called plantitos and plantitas went out on a hiking and was seen holding different
endangered plants. There were also innovative people who used worn out towels
to make different pots and sold them to people who are interested in buying.
The study will review gardening’s role and impact for some people’s lives.
This study will show the results of a qualitative study on people’s perception on
gardening, which became famous during the quarantine. This study will focus on
people engaging in gardening and will recognize positive impacts of home
gardening towards addressing food insecurity and malnutrition as well as providing
additional benefits such as income and livelihood opportunities for resource-poor
families and delivering a number of ecosystem services. This study also aims to
find the main reasons why home gardens are so famous during quarantine and if
the impact of home gardening is beneficial or not.
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Conceptual Framework
INPUT
Statement of the problem
What are the felt benefits of home gardening in terms of:
-
Income and/or livelihood
-
food security and nutrition; and
-
emotional, physical and psychological health.
What plant variety do home gardeners usually have?
To what extent are they willing to spend with this activity?

OUTPUT
Blooms of the Quarantine Garden
PROCESS
Reasons why home gardening is beneficial.
Recorded
Narration
- for food security or food source
Analysis of Data
-to feel emotionally and psychologically stable and
at the same time physically healthy
- to earn and save money
Figure 1: Research Paradigm
Based on research some benefits or advantages of gardening (financially or
economically, emotionally, physically, and psychologically).
Gardening can boost your mood. According to a 2012 study published in
Extreme Physiology & Medicine, outdoor activity in a green environment causes
“greater feelings of revitalization and positive engagement.” It counts as exercise,
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according to a study of adults age 60 and older at Karolinska University Hospital
in Stockholm, the level of exercise you get while gardening and doing housework
is associated with lower risks of heart attack and stroke. Gardening also burns
about 272 calories an hour (for a person weighing about 150 pounds), which is
more than you’d burn spending the same hour walking at a moderate pace.
You can sell what you produce, you can sell extra fruits, vegetables and
even flowers from your garden. You can also save money on groceries.
Most common plant varieties planted during the quarantine based on
studies and observations are vegetables, such as eggplants, tomatoes,
malunggay, string beans and pechay. Next plant varieties are snake plants or
any indoor plants. Next are the photos plants, which are popular to those who
like hanging plants indoor. Lastly are the famous monstera plants, which caused
a ruckus during the first half of the quarantine in which the so called- plantitos
and plantitas are competing on who has the biggest monstera plant.
Plant prices in urban areas such as Manila are expensive, based on research and
observations a pot of photos plants ranges from ₱600- ₱2000. Monstera plants
cost not lesser than ₱1,100. A pot of snakeplant costs ₱350 - ₱900.
We, the researchers, will get answers by conducting an interview to show
that home gardening flourished not just because certain variety of plants, like
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succulents, cacti and taro plants are trending and a lot of people keeps buying
these type of plants even at a high price, but because gardening can make people
earn and save money (Haynes,2009), calm, healthy and to avoid boredom (Wood,
2016).
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to answer the question why home gardening flourished
during the quarantine.
This study seeks answers to the following questions.
1. What are the felt benefits of home gardening in terms of:
a) income and/or livelihood;
b) food security and nutrition; and
c) emotional, physical and psychological health.
2. What plant variety do home gardeners usually have?
3. To what extent are they willing to spend with this activity?
Importance of the Study
This study is important because it could help people of different ages,
gender and status see the impacts of gardening to one’s lives. Home gardening
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can help people out with problems regarding food, money, and job not only during
the quarantine but also after the quarantine.
Definition of Terms
Beneficial refers to producing helpful effects
Blooms means growing or prospering
Garden is a place where we grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, or flowers
Food security is the availability of food with a sufficient quantity for an
individual
Income is the money that an individual receives in exchange for providing
a good or service
Livelihood is the means of securing the basic necessities in life
Malnutrition is the lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to
eat
Plants are either flowering or non-flowering types which were mostly
planted during the quarantine
Quarantine is the prevention of the movement of those who may have
been exposed to a communicable disease
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Trend refers to topics that are the subject of many posts on a social media
website and became popular within a short period of time.
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Chapter II
METHOD AND PROCEDURES
Research Design
This study used narrative inquiry as its research design since the study
seeks to determine the reasons behind the emergence of home gardens during
quarantine. Likewise, this study identified the plant variety common to home
gardeners as well as the extent of their expenditure for this kind of activity.
Sources of Data
This study made use of convenience sampling wherein a target of 5
participants were selected based on availability and willingness to take part. The
respondents came from within our local residence, these participants’ age ranges
from 21-50 years old, they are also women and lastly some of them did not have
a job during the quarantine.
This is a five-month study. This time duration includes research proposal
presentation, data collection and analysis, and research paper presentation.
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Instrumentation and Data Collection
We made use of the interview method to gather the necessary data. The
data were consolidated and analyzed to come up with answers to research
questions and recommendations.
The interview contains three questions and the interviewees are to narrate
their experience and the impact they received when they started gardening. The
narrated answer will aim to answer all the questions formulated by the group. The
answers of each interviewees will be written in verbatim. The data gathered is
interpreted in the form of written work and tables.
Ethical Considerations
We, the researchers, will guarantee that the subjects will not be exposed to
any harm. We will respect the dignity of the research participants. A full consent
from the participants will be obtained prior to the study. Privacy protection of
research participants will be ensured. Any type of misleading information, as well
as representation of primary data findings in a biased way will be avoided. The
confidentiality of data will be assured and the data will not be kept longer than
intended. We, the researchers, will guarantee to take full responsibilities if any of
the considerations are violated.
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Chapter III
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Table 1 presents the response of participant number 1.
Transcribed Data
X:Tell me the benefits of
gardening that you got in terms
of Income and/or livelihood
food security and nutrition; and
emotional,
physical
and
psychological health.
Code
Minor Category
1.
Accessibility of food
1,2,3,4. Being able to
utilize the plants in the
2.
Income
generating garden and feel its
activity
benefits.
3.
Healthy to eat
4.
Reduces stress
P1:For me, the benefits of
home gardening in terms of
food security and nutrition is
that I can directly harvest
and have unlimited supply
of food that I can take any
time of the day. It can help me
save money wherein I will no
longer spend on costly
vegetables from the market
because vegetables from my
own garden costs less. When
it comes to income and
livelihood, it can help me in
my income by selling some
of it because not only it can
help me in saving money, but
also in having an extra source
of income. I produce my own
food which is organically
planted in my garden, there
are no other chemicals
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used, so it is guaranteed
safe to eat and home grown
vegetables taste better and
also healthier. It also benefits
the emotional, physical and
psychological because it can
boost the mood of my
environment and also a stress
reliever because it gives a
feeling of freshness and
positivity.
X: Tell me about the variety of 1.
plants you have in your
2.
garden.
Vegetables
Ornamentals
P1:I have a lot of plants that
provide food such as okra,
ampalaya, eggplant and
pechay, some of my plants
that are used for display are
snake plants, like goldenhoney,
futura
busta,
cylindrica and more.
X: Tell me to what extent are 1.
you willing to spend on
gardening.
Beneficial
1,2. Having
different
varieties of plants can be
beneficial, because not
only you have food but
also you will have decor.
1.
Being able to still
feel gardening’s benefits
as time passes.
P1: I’m willing to stay engaged
as I grow older because it
benefits myself and the
people around me.
Legend: X- QUESTION; P1- PARTICIPANT 1
Table 1 Discussion: For the first question, this participant, just like the others,
stated her garden is her source of food and extra income. For the second
question she stated she plants mostly food bearing plants for her source of food
and at the same time ornamentals for decoration. For the last question she
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stated she is willing to continue gardening as long as she still feels the benefits of
it as time passes.
Table 1. Participant 1
Table 2 presents the response of participant number 2.
Transcribed Data
Code
Minor
Category/Themes
X:Tell me the benefits of
gardening that you got in terms
of Income and/or livelihood
food security and nutrition; and
emotional,
physical
and
psychological health.
1.
Accessibility of food
1,2,3. Gardening is not only a
source of food and income but
2.
Income
generating also plays a role in someone’s
activity
mental health.
3.
Mental health
P2:In my own perspective, the
benefits of home gardening in
terms of income and livelihood
is in a way, gardening could be
a good source of food esp if
vegetables and root crops
are cultivated. And if they are
cultivated in larger volume, it
could
be
an
income
generating activity too.
For me, gardening helped me
cope during this pandemic.
Being locked down for
several months is not
normal but this activity
played a vital role for my
mental health. Of course
aside from God, my family and
our dogs, as well as my Church
family, gardening helped me
get through a day..
X: Tell me about the variety of 1.
Caladiums
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plants you
garden.
have
in
your 2.
Food bearing plants
3.
Ornamentals
X:Tell me to what extent are 1.
you willing to spend on
2.
gardening.
Provide jobs
P2:It's like, I always look
forward to something if I think
of my dear flora community...it
there is something I want to
spend on, which I've already
done LOL! is the genera of
caladiums... But right now, I'm
into
aglaonemas
and
sansevierias..
varieties of plants can be
beneficial, because not only
you have food but also you will
have decor.
Additional.. Got a lot of plant
varieties... Vegetables, root
crops.. For ornamentals, I
have some crotons too.. and a
lot more.
Sanctuary
1,2. Being able to not only
provide jobs for the people but
also as a healing sanctuary.
P2: Hopefully in the future I can
give back to the community
by
having
a
huge
herbarium/garden/plant
nursery where It can provide
jobs to people in our
community...not only jobs but
like a healing sanctuary for
people..
Be
calling
it
"Garden of Eve".…
Legend: X- QUESTIONS; P2- PARTICIPANT 2
Table 2 Discussion: For the first question, this participant stated that gardening
gave her so many benefits during the gardening, it served as her healing
sanctuary and source income and food. She also suggested that gardeners can
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benefits more for having different varieties of plants instead of only having limited
varieties. She also wanted her garden to provide jobs for people and also serve
as a healing sanctuary to the people.
Table 2. Participant 2
Table 3 presents the response of participant number 3.
Transcribed Data
Code
Minor
Category/Themes
X: Tell me the benefits of 1.
gardening that you got in
terms of Income and/or 2.
livelihood
3.
food security and nutrition; and
emotional,
physical
and
psychological health.
Accessibility of food
Healthy to eat
1,2,3. Being able to eat
healthy and have accessible
food and serving as a therapy.
Therapy
P3:Growing crops in your own
backyard is so beneficial. I
plant veggies in our yard so we
would
have
something
accessible to eat rather than
going outside due to the
pandemic. Growing your own
foods can give you an
assurance that what you are
eating is safe. Having your
own mini vegetable farm is an
advantage since you will have
something to eat when you
need them.
I also love to spend time in my
garden, it acts as my therapy
when I'm upset and also it's
also a good form of exercise.
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X: Tell me about the variety of 1.
plants you have in your
garden.
Vegetable
1.
Being able to get food
from your plant
P3:I plant vegetables like
string beans , tomatoes, okra
and more.
X:Tell me to what extent are *the participant didn’t state to *the participant didn’t state to
you willing to spend on what extent is he or she willing what extent is he or she willing
gardening.
to spend on gardening
to spend on gardening
P3:I am willing to spend just
enough money.
Legend: X-QUESTIONS; P3- PARTICIPANT 3
Table 3 Discussion: for the first question the participant stated gardening served
as her therapy during the quarantine and have accessible source of food. As
many other gardeners she plants food bearing plants for her to benefit more from
her garden.
Table 3. Participant 3
Table 4 presents the response of participant number 4.
Transcribed Data
Code
Minor
Category/Themes
X: Tell me the benefits of
gardening that you got in terms
of Income and/or livelihood
food security and nutrition; and
emotional,
physical
and
psychological health.
1.
Save
money
and
earn 1,2. Being able to earn and
feel healthy.
2.
Exercise and stress
reliever
P4: The benefits of home
gardening for me is, it helps
me save money because
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instead
of
buying
vegetables and fruit. I can
grow them in my home not
only can I save money but I
can also earn money by
selling extra fruits and
vegetables. my plants are
110% safe because there
were no pesticides used on
them. Gardening helped
me cope up with the
pandemic and gardening
for me is a form of
exercise
and
stress
reliever. This played a vital
role in my mental health.
X: Tell me about the variety of 1.
plants you have in your
garden.
Vegetables and fruits 1.
Having plants to get
food from.
P4: *the participant didn’t
answer this question directly
but based on her narration she
plants vegetables and fruits.
X:Tell me to what extent are *the participant did not answer *the participant did not answer
you willing to spend on this question based on her this question based on her
gardening.
narration
narration
P4: *the participant did not
answer this question based on
her narration
Legend: X- QUESTIONS; P4- PARTICIPANT 4
Table 4 Discussion: She stated she wanted to have healthy food to eat and also
earn money that is why she started gardening. We do believe she didn’t have much
benefits from gardening since her answers were limited.
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Table 4. Participant 4
Table 5 presents the response of participant number 5.
Transcribed Data
Code
Minor
Category/Themes
X: Tell me the benefits of 1.
gardening that you got in terms
2.
of Income and/or livelihood
food security and nutrition; and
emotional,
physical
and
psychological health.
Save money
1,2. Ability to earn and secure
one’s health.
Safe to eat
P5: Home gardening helps me
to
save
some
money
because instead of buying
from the market, I can grow
my own veggies/fruits at
home. Most of the plants that
I’m planting right now are
veggies like petchay, talong,
tomatoes. My plants are 100%
safe because there were no
pesticides used on my
plants.
X: Tell me about the variety of 1.
plants you have in your
garden.
Vegetables and fruits
1.
Returned benefits
1,2. Ability to feel gardening’s
benefits
while
educating
others.
Having plants to get
food from.
P5: I grow my own
veggies/fruits at home
X:Tell me to what extent are 1.
you willing to spend on
2.
gardening.
Educate others
P5: as long as the money
that I spent on gardening is
returned with benefits I am
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willing to do this as long as I
can and also educate others
about home gardening since
Planting helps me to reduce
stress.
Legend: X- QUESTIONS; P5- PARTICIPANT 5
Table 5 Discussion: For the first question this participant stated she does
gardening in order to save and earn money and at the same time have
something to get food from. Based on the answer she gave, she plants mostly
food bearing plants. She also stated she is willing to continue gardening as long
as she benefits while teaching others the importance and advantages of
gardening.
Table 5. Participant 5
Summary of Themes
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In this part of the data analysis, we created a major category based on the
patterns or similarities we observed in the minor themes and categories stated
above.
Major Theme Description
Food
This theme includes minor themes or categories that state the benefits
of gardening in terms of food security and its accessibility and the plant
variety that will provide food which are vegetables and fruits.
Income
This theme includes minor themes or categories the states benefits of
gardening in terms of income and livelihood.
Health
This theme includes minor themes or categories that state the benefits
of gardening in terms of health, psychologically, emotionally, and
mentally. This also includes gardening as a sanctuary, for it plays a vital
role to one’s mental health.
Entertainment
This theme includes minor themes or categories that states people do
gardening in order to beautify their homes and have a nice view also to
avoid boredom.
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Coding Framework
Figure.2
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Chapter IV
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
Home gardening flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic mainly for
source of food or food security, income, entertainment and for its health
benefits. For food security, the participants have said most of the plants they plant
are food-bearing plants in order to have food during the quarantine. These gardens
provide access to healthy foods for families who have limited food access or those
who cannot afford fresh produced foods, and community gardeners consume more
servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily than non- gardener (Twiss, 2003).
For income, gardening has become the source of income for some because
the harvested crops were sold. Home gardeners earn from this livelihood venture
by selling it to a nearby market or to their neighbors. Their products are in demand
among buyers because of the ‘naturally grown’ factor (Twiss, 2003). Likewise,
gardening has lessened household expenses since this has also been a source of
food to be consumed.
For entertainment, gardening also serves as a form of hobby. Some of the
participants said they plant in order to have decorations around their house and
in order for them not to get bored and do something productive during the
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quarantine. Similarly, this also helps sustain mental health. Staying at home for
months made some of us depressed and gained unhealthy fats, the participants
stated home gardening made them feel calm during the pandemic. According to
the participants it also serves as an exercise because they move and do a lot of
work. Among the plant varieties that most gardeners plant are fruits and
vegetables. The respondents are willing to spend money as long as equal
benefits are returned.
Conclusion
In conclusion gardening flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic because
of the following:
Food: since vegetables and fruits are the main variety of plant gardeners
plant, it is a good source of food especially during the quarantine since food from
the market are expensive
Income: gardeners can sell their extra vegetables or fruits to people, or they
can sell ornamental plants or other varieties of plants.
Health: eating fresh and home-grown fruits or vegetables will secure your
health, for you know it is healthy and it does not contain pesticides. Gardening
involves physical movements which can make you fit and also immune since you
will get exposed to dirt.
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Entertainment: people found gardening really entertaining since having a
garden with different varieties of plant is really breath-taking and it can beautify
your homes
Recommendations
This research aims to prove why home gardening flourished during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this research are from various people from
certain places only. These findings cannot be generalized by other students from
other universities and other places. The researchers recommend for future
researchers of the same topic to conduct an interview before and after people
started gardening to truly test if gardening made an impact on someone’s
psychological, physical and emotional health. We, the researchers, also want to
recommend adding pictures of the participants’ garden and the things they gave
up since they focused on gardening.
The study needs to be conducted by other students from other universities
and with a larger population or scale to see if there are any similarities or
differences with the factors why home gardening flourished during the COVID-19
pandemic.
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