Garden Blog - Top Tropicals

😮 Sleep like a baby

"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one." - Leo J. Burke

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🍒 Plant a fruit tree - and breathe easier: fruit might be the surprising key to healthier lungs

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  Fresh fruit doesn’t just taste good - it can literally help you breathe better!
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  A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress found that women who ate at least four portions of fruit a day had slower declines in lung function compared to those who ate less. Researchers believe antioxidants in fruit may help protect the lungs from the damaging effects of air pollution.
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  Air pollution is everywhere, and more than 90% of people worldwide are exposed to levels above safe limits. But the good news is, your diet can make a difference. Fruits are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help your body fight off the oxidative stress caused by tiny airborne particles.
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  The study showed that women who ate plenty of fruit had stronger lungs despite being exposed to fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) from cars and industry. The difference wasn’t small either - their lung capacity dropped significantly less over time than in those with low fruit intake.
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  So planting fruit trees isn’t just about homegrown flavor or saving a trip to the store. It’s about protecting your health in a polluted world. Whether it’s mangoes, avocados, guavas, or starfruit, every harvest brings you cleaner nutrition and a cleaner breath of life.

🛒 Grow fruit - grow your health

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️11 tropical fruits to eat instead of taking a fiber supplement
• ▫️Tropical fruit health benefits guide - what fruit and edibles can help with health issues and vitamin deficiencies, Part 1 and Part 2.
• ▫️Five best fruit trees to plant in Summer
• ▫️10 best fruit trees to grow in Florida and Southern landscapes
• ▫️Top 10 fruiting plants you'll ever need for your health benefits

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🟡Simple and irresistible.

🍴 Figs with honey and nuts: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Ingredients

• Fresh ripe figs
• Honey
• Chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

Instructions

1. Cut figs in half and place them cut side up on a baking tray.
2. Roast lightly at 350°F for about 10 minutes until warm and slightly caramelized.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
4. Serve warm or at room temperature. Simple and irresistible.

🛒 Plant fig trees and always have healthy desserts

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The fruit tree that every garden must have

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🌳 How to create privacy with indoor or patio plants

"If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself." - George Orwell

🐈📸 Cats Timo and Cash enjoying their privacy with Calathea plants at TopTropicals PeopleCats.Garden.

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⭐️ Straight from the Amazon: the most beautiful ginger everyone asks about at our farm

• 🌀 Variegated Spiral Ginger - Costus arabicus (amazonicus) is not your average ginger. Unlike the common gingers with plain green leaves and short flower spikes, this one is a real standout. Its tall spiral stems are striped with bold white variegation, creating a dramatic swirl of green and cream even before it blooms.
• 🌀 And when it does bloom - the flowers are pure white with soft yellow centers, like porcelain sculptures nestled among the leaves. It's a tropical showpiece that turns heads wherever it grows.
• 🌀 Originally from South America and now loved in Hawaii and Florida, this ginger thrives in moist, rich soil and loves plenty of water. It handles both sun and shade, but really shines in a bright, filtered light spot.
• 🌀 We have one growing right by our farm office, and everyone who walks by stops, stares, and says the same thing: "I want that plant!"

Now you can have it too - straight from the Amazon forest to your garden!

🛒 Get your own Amazon Ginger

📚 Learn more:

• 💋The most spectacular variegated ginger
• 💋Ginger makes a natural shampoo
• 💋How Raspberry ginger became spiral
• 💋5 most spectacular Gingers
• 💋Spice Up Your Garden with Variegated Ginger

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💐 I got flowers on my mind!

"I am the king of the jungle, just ruling the couch temporarily."

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🍉 Guava beats banana in the potassium game

• 🍉Everyone talks about bananas when it comes to potassium, but guava (Tropical Guava - Psidium guajava) quietly beats them! One cup of guava packs around 688 milligrams of potassium, compared to about 450 in a banana!
• 🍉Potassium is essential for strong bones, steady blood pressure, muscle function, and a healthy nervous system. Adults need between 2,600 and 3,400 mg daily, according to the National Institute of Health - so adding guava to your fruit bowl is a smart move.
• 🍉Guavas are common across the tropics - from Mexico to the Caribbean - with green or yellow skin and beautiful pink or off-white flesh. Sweet, aromatic, and easy to grow in warm climates, guava is one tropical fruit that truly earns its place in the garden and on your plate.

🛒 Your body needs potassium - your garden grows it on guava tree!

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️Six guava varieties that will keep you picking year-round
• ▫️How to grow a Guava Tree: Practical Guide to Growing Guava
• ▫️More about #Guava

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🔴Cook guava pulp with sugar until thick, pour into a pan, cut into squares.
🔴A tropical fudge-like sweet.

🍴 Guava fudge: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe guava pulp
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook guava pulp with sugar in a pan over medium heat.
2. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and pulls away from sides.
3. Pour into a greased pan and let it cool.
4. Cut into small squares and enjoy your tropical fudge.

🛒 Grow your own sweet guava fruit

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️Six guava varieties that will keep you picking year-round
• ▫️How to grow a Guava Tree: Practical Guide to Growing Guava
• ▫️More about #Guava

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👑 The princess of the castle

"You don’t have to kiss a lot of frogs if you’re happy being the princess of your own castle." - Rita Rudner

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🚚 How we ship plants: quick guide

If you’re a first-time mail order plant buyer, or just want peace of mind before sending a live plant on its journey in a box, check out these videos. And if you have questions, feel free to ask - we’ll be happy to answer them all!
Rest assured, your plants are in good hands!

• 📱 How do we ship plants? Part 1: prepare the plant
• 📱 How do we ship plants? Part 2: packing in the box
• 📱 How do we ship plants, Part 3: it's Christmas - unwrapping is fun?

🛒 Shop plants online

📚 Learn more:

• ▫️Shipping information page
• ▫️Planting instructions

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