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Corn: From Ancient Sacred Staple to Modern Costa Rican Delight
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The weather in most of Costa Rica will remain much the same for October: more rain and then more rain. For gardeners, the heavy...
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During the last quarter of the year, the rains in most regions of Costa Rica are often overwhelming, particularly for gardeners. Even so, there...
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Ticos often refer to August as “canícula,” and it’s a month of change. There are mornings of intense heat and afternoons of heavy rains....
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Discovering Saragundí: Costa Rica’s Versatile Medicinal Plant
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Have you ever heard of Saragundí? This fascinating plant, scientifically known as Senna alata, is a hidden gem in Costa Rica's rich botanical world....
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July Gardening in Costa Rica: Harvest, Plant And Compost
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July is usually one of the best months of the year for gardening in Costa Rica. Ticos refer to this time as “el veranillo...
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Costa Rica’s June Gardening Secrets: From Lush Lawns to Bountiful Harvests
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Sunny, clear morning skies, rainy afternoons and ripening fruit on the trees are all part of June days in Costa Rica. June is also...
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Costa Rica May Gardening: Tips and Tricks for a Bountiful Harvest
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May is perhaps the most important gardening month of the year in Costa Rica. Farmers across the country are planting their crops this month,...
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