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How to Grow Broccoli Successfully in Costa Rica’s Highlands

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In Costa Rica's cooler highland regions, home gardeners harvest fresh broccoli that brings a distinct flavor to everyday meals. This vegetable packs vitamins A,...
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Costa Rica Peanut Growing Guide From Planting to Harvest

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Not long ago, a neighbor gave us some peanuts she said were from Peru. Since we’ve had good luck growing peanuts, we were excited...
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What are Diatoms and how are they used in Costa Rica?

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A key ally in natural pest control is now available in Costa Rica.
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Costa Rica June Gardening: Grow Fruit Trees and Veggies with Compost

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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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Corn: From Ancient Sacred Staple to Modern Costa Rican Delight

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Costa Rica, a tropical volcanic paradise, offers a vast array of fruits and vegetables, yet the centerpiece remains the sacred food of the Maya,...
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Corn, Culture, and Costa Rican Gardens

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Costa Rica is a gardener’s paradise. With a climate that practically guarantees 365 days of gardening, locals enjoy a bounty of salad greens, tropical...
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How to Save Money and Eat Healthier in Costa Rica with an Eco-Friendly Home Garden

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As the cost of living soars, now more than ever, home gardens remain one of the best remedies to beat inflation. In fact, recent...
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A closer look at a Costa Rica New Year’s Tradition

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Costa Ricans are fond of Santa Lucía flowers and have an interesting tradition of bestowing bouquets of these flowers to friends during the New Year to ensure prosperity.
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Garden Fresh Tomatoes Made Easy in Costa Rica

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Now that the dry season is upon us, it's a great time to plant and harvest those delicious home-garden tomatoes. Hot, dry days are...
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Costa Rica Gardening Tips for Green Holiday Gift Giving

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Our Home Gardening columnist names some regional plants that can help you give green this holiday season.
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Aloe Vera Uses for Skin and Health During the Costa Rica Dry Season

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Home Gardening: Check some of the exceptional healing properties of aloe.
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Costa Rican Ayote Squash Shines in Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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Although Halloween pumpkin pie may not be a tradition in Costa Rica, pumpkin squashes are definitely alive and well here. Of course, they don’t...
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Costa Rica October Gardening Guide: Planting in the Rain

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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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