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How to Grow Broccoli Successfully in Costa Rica’s Highlands

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,...

Costa Rica Peanut Growing Guide From Planting to Harvest

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...

What are Diatoms and how are they used in Costa Rica?

A key ally in natural pest control is now available in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica June Gardening: Grow Fruit Trees and Veggies with Compost

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,...

Corn: From Ancient Sacred Staple to Modern Costa Rican Delight

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

Corn, Culture, and Costa Rican Gardens

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...

How to Save Money and Eat Healthier in Costa Rica with an Eco-Friendly Home Garden

As the cost of living soars, now more than ever, home gardens remain one of the best remedies to beat inflation. In fact, recent...

A closer look at a Costa Rica New Year’s Tradition

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.

Garden Fresh Tomatoes Made Easy in Costa Rica

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...

Costa Rica Gardening Tips for Green Holiday Gift Giving

Our Home Gardening columnist names some regional plants that can help you give green this holiday season.

Aloe Vera Uses for Skin and Health During the Costa Rica Dry Season

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

Costa Rican Ayote Squash Shines in Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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...

Costa Rica October Gardening Guide: Planting in the Rain

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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Corcovado’s Sirena Station Is Back to 366 Visitors a Day. Who Decided?

Corcovado National Park has spent the past five months caught in a tug of war that has left many in the Osa Peninsula's conservation...

El Refugio Costa Ballena: Making a Difference for Animals and the Community

From rescuing animals in need to providing affordable spay/neuter surgeries and supporting community members’ loving pets, one local nonprofit is changing the lives of...

Weak Dollar Cuts Costa Rica Medical Tourism Revenue by Up to 15%

Costa Rica's private hospitals, clinics and medical offices are treating about as many foreign patients as they have in recent years, but they are...

Rare Sighting of Tapir Family in Costa Rica Highlights Importance of Forest Conservation

A rare wildlife encounter in northern Costa Rica has captured the attention of conservationists after a family of three endangered tapirs was filmed walking...