Oceans away, in a country called The Philippines, Kidsregen reporter Peter Y. wrote to tell us about some kids who have just been introduced to digging in the dirt. The kids and some adults cleared the soil in a rocky lot in the city of Manila so they could start growing their food organically.

Filipino gardeners: Above left: Angela M., right: Angelica A.

Here are some things our Filipino friends said when asked about their little community farm!

Angelica A., 10 years old
I feel happy when I'm there weeding the grass and cultivating. I've seen worms, centipedes, and a grasshopper. Being there made me want to help improve the farm.

Annalyn M., 14 years old
I think the farm is beautiful — and I like the clean, fresh air. I feel like I'm getting more exercise and I can relax. What I want to plant are vegetables like cabbage, carrots, petchay, and squash.

Angela M., 13 years old
When I first went to the farming area, it was just soil, but now it's become a farm, greatly improved. The harder I cultivate the soil, the more exercise my body gets — which makes me feel like I have more energy. The clean air is refreshing. I want this to be a plentiful, healthy farm! From now on, I want to grow carrots, ampalaya, and cabbage.

Richard S., 9 years old
I feel happy while tilling the soil and I really enjoy planting and harvesting vegetables on the farm. I want to learn much more about planting ALL kinds of vegetables and trees. I think it's important to prepare the land well for farming, and it's important for everybody to cooperate in order to improve our garden.