An castoff Ikea shelf became the perfect piece of wood to make a convenient "drawbridge" herb garden above my kitchen sink.
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Farm One recently opened doors in the city to deliver rare and unique herbs to chefs and people's homes.
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Within just a short distance, you'll be able to see quite a large array of wildlife at Manuel Antonio National Park. Prepared to be amazed!
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Plants can often get too root-bound and would appreciate a little extra space to grow. Here are some considerations for repotting plants.
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Many of my favorite grab-and-go restaurants in the city, like Sweetgreen and Dig Inn, are using compostable serviceware, which begs the question: Can NYC compost compostable cutlery and plates?
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If you are keen on seeing a range of wildlife in Costa Rica, then grab a guide, a headlamp, and head out to the forest. You'll be amazed at what you'll see!
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There are a number of planters that I've found work well in the home, particularly if you're looking to minimize your time watering plants!
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I've only been to a half dozen or so butterfly gardens in my life, but clearly one of the best is the one I went to in Manuel Antonio, which gets mad props for its butterfly collection as well as the therapeutic arrangement of its garden for people to enjoy a relaxing moment.
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Whilst in Costa Rica, I took a short plant walk tour with botanist Sarah Wu and then skipped next door to Rancho de la Merced to do a night tour. What you see during the evening hours compared to the day, will astound you!
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San Jose, Costa Rica can be a stressful city, but not too far from the city center, tucked away in a little alcove is a small but mighty butterfly garden that will give you some peace of mind.
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