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Drip Irrigation

Here in the Southern Nicoya we have a very long and extended dry period. If the past years are any indication the dry season seems to be getting hotter, dryer and longer than previous years. If you are not using a drip Irrigation system , now’s the time to start. It’s a highly efficient method […]

Composting

Composting is not a revolutionary idea. It’s a place where you reuse/ recycle organic waste into fertilizer. by returning household wastes into your gardens you can help with garden productivity and reduce household waste heading the dump (basureros). People have been composting for centuries. There is no 100% right way to compost , however there […]

Neem Oil

Neem oil comes from the tree Azadirachta indica, a South Asian and Indian plant common as an ornamental shade tree. Neem oil can be extracted from most parts of the tree, but the seeds hold the highest concentration of the insecticidal compound. The effective compound is Azadirachin and it is found in highest amounts in […]