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Discovering Saragundí: Costa Rica’s Versatile Medicinal Plant

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....

July Gardening in Costa Rica: Harvest, Plant And Compost

July is usually one of the best months of the year for gardening in Costa Rica. Ticos refer to this time as “el veranillo...

Costa Rica’s June Gardening Secrets: From Lush Lawns to Bountiful Harvests

Sunny, clear morning skies, rainy afternoons and ripening fruit on the trees are all part of June days in Costa Rica. June is also...

Costa Rica May Gardening: Tips and Tricks for a Bountiful Harvest

May is perhaps the most important gardening month of the year in Costa Rica. Farmers across the country are planting their crops this month,...

Growing Corn in Costa Rica: A Cultural Tradition and Gardening Guide

Corn, maíz in Spanish, is deeply rooted in the culture of Costa Rica and Latin America. Indigenous people were the first to begin cultivating...

Taro: A Tropical Root Crop for the Costa Rica Home Garden

Unless you live in the high mountainous regions of the country, growing potatoes in the home garden is practically impossible. We’ve tried it, and...
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Aloe Vera Uses for Skin and Health During the Costa Rica Dry Season

Home Gardening: Check some of the exceptional healing properties of aloe.

Tropical Storm Sara Weakens and Causes Devastation in Central America

The tropical storm Sara weakened as it passed through Belize and will reach Guatemala and southern Mexico as a tropical depression after causing flooding...

Costa Rica’s Farmers Face Crisis as Flooding Destroys Crops

The recent heavy rains in Costa Rica have wreaked havoc on the country's agricultural sector, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and severe disruptions to farming...