The tropical regions of the Americas have always been fertile ground for exotic plants from around the world. Here’s one from India that many herbalists and health…

[caption id="attachment_104274" align="alignright" width="296"] Ed Bernhardt / The Tico Times[/caption] It’s good to have an old friend return to my tropical garden. As most gardeners know, there’s…

One of the advantages of exhibiting our farm’s herbal products at our local organic market has been the opportunity to talk with other farmers and gardeners. It’s…

Here’s a wonderful addition to the tropical home garden. I’m referring to Moringa (Moringa oleifera ), which is a native tree of Southern Asia, but is now found…

Here's a term that will soon become a household word: I'm talking about diatoms. Many gardeners are familiar with D.E., or diatomaceous earth, because it can be…

We all have those days when little aches and pains flare up beyond the comfort zone.  If you’re tired of taking expensive pills and rubbing on synthetic…

Some years ago, I started meeting neighbors who were very excited about a new medicinal plant that was big news en el barrio. They called it insulina, or…

The tiny village of Tinamastes, near Dominical, recently hosted a unique festival of huge impact for our region. It was the second annual seed exchange festival, which…

I always enjoy finding simple, inexpensive and effective solutions to the bug and plant issues in my garden. Some of the best can come right from the…

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