Nice thread.

I'm looking forward to more. Hopefully I'll also try my hand and growing in the Philippines.

Ever-so slightly off topic Fred, but recently we visited Eden Nature Park & Resort in Davao City.
Actually a very interesting and relaxing day trip. Well worth it if you're ever in the area.
Anyway they grow huge amounts of vegetable and also flowers.

They have some very tasty tomatoes and lettuces.
They have a pretty large hydroponic vegetable garden and all this produce is used in their dining areas.

I don't know much about hydroponics, but it does seem an interesting possibility.