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Don’t pick it yet!

Don’t pick it yet!

The beautiful purple passionfruit is just not quite ready for...
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Art Basel was fun

Art Basel was fun

But Art Starfruit was more delicious. And yes someone came by and...
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Guatemala’s Barriletes Gigantes festival

Guatemala’s Barriletes...

Guatemala’s  Barriletes Gigantes festival is celebrated with...
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Redlands Heritage Festival

Redlands Heritage Festival

Festival with tropical fruit trees, native plants, arts &...
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We’re not ready to order

We’re not ready to order

Don’t think you have to wait for summer to enjoy...
carambola, starfruit
It’s that simple

It’s that simple

Slice open, scoop out and scoop on – eggs, grilled meat...
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Thanksgiving in the tropics

Thanksgiving in the tropics

It’s still hot and humid down here in the tropics, but that...
Tropicals Information
Living up to its name…

Living up to its name…

Passionfruit, where looks and taste live up to its name.For...
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We gather together

We gather together

To see a group of avocados just hanging is rewarding. We give...
slimcado, SlimCado avocado
Hanging out with a lime

Hanging out with a lime

You can almost hear the lime say “you talkin’ to...
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Up North vs the Tropics

Up North vs the Tropics

Acorns and leaves that will eventually need raking or starfruit?...
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Hot tip of the day

Hot tip of the day

Caribbean Red papayas gets a shout out from an NYC CBS station...
caribbean red papaya
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