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Shower of Joy. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

😥 Shower of Joy

"Do anything, but let it produce joy." – Walt Whitman

📸 Our friend Pelmen enjoying the moment

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The fruit tree that every garden must have. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Fig Tree (Ficus carica) leaves

Fig Tree (Ficus carica) leaves

Fig Tree (Ficus carica) fruit

Fig Tree (Ficus carica) fruit

😊 The fruit tree that every garden must have
  • 🍎 Fig Tree (Ficus carica) is a great addition to your garden or patio, offering delicious fruit and attractive, lobed leaves with minimal care.
  • 🍎 Delicious Fruit: Figs come in violet, brown, or black colors, offering a sweet flavor with health benefits.
  • 🍎 Nutrient-Rich: High in Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium - perfect for a healthy treat!
  • 🍎 Beautiful Leaves: Large, lobed, green leaves provide landscape value even when the tree isn’t fruiting.
  • 🍎 Cold Hardy: Sensitive to frost during active growth but can withstand up to 10°F when dormant.
  • 🍎 Low Maintenance: Grows easily with minimal attention, prefers alkaline soil (unlike most tropical plants!), and can tolerate wet conditions.
  • 🍎 Prolific: Bears fruit from early summer to late fall, with fruits maturing quickly. It is self-fertile and low-maintenance, perfect for growing at home.


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Happy Birthday! A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Happy Birthday!
❤️ Happy Birthday!

  • 😡 Today, March 16 - is the birthday of our very own columnist, Alex Butova - The Witch of Herbs, Cat Whisperer, and a devoted supporter of our PeopleCats! Born on a purrrfect day, just before St. Gertrude's and St. Patrick's celebrations, Alex embodies the magic of plants and the love of felines.

  • 😡 Happy Birthday, Alex! May your life be filled with green gardens, happy cats, and endless joy! 🎂 🎈


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St. Patricks Day Sale. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

St. Patricks Day Sale
👍 St. Patrick's Day Sale: Live green, not just wear green! Enjoy 15% discount 🛍
  • 🍀 St. Patrick's Day is coming, and luck is in the garden! Live green, not just wear green! There's no better way to celebrate than by adding a touch of green to your space. Whether it's a new fruit tree, a colorful flowering plant, or a fresh herb for your kitchen, now's the time to add GOOD LUCK and prosperity to your Garden and Home!
  • 🍀 Shop online or come visit us, and let us help you create a little piece of paradise in your own backyard! To make it even sweeter, we're offering a special holiday discount! Use code below at checkout and save 15% on your favorite plants. But hurry - just like a four-leaf clover, this deal won't last long!
  • 🍀 LUCKYPLANTS 🍀


Min order $150. Excluding S/H.
Exp. 3-18-25

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All borders eventually end, Part 4. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

🌚 All borders eventually end, Part 4.

See also: 👉 Part 1, 👉 Part 2 and 👉 Part 3.

🎥 Niki a.k.a IDF Security (left) is explaining to Bob a.k.a. HAMAS (right) where the borders of his authority end. In plain language.

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Get this most colorful carpet for your fence. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Senecio confusus - Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow Vine

Senecio confusus - Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow Vine

Get this most colorful carpet for your fence
  • 🔥 Senecio confusus - Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow Vine - fast-growing, drought-resistant vine quickly covers fences with bright orange, daisy-like flowers all winter.
  • 🔥 It attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, while its thick evergreen leaves provide a rich backdrop.
  • 🔥 A great choice for beginners, it creates a stunning carpet of vibrant blooms that fill the garden with color.


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Passionately curious. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

🐈 Passionately curious

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." — Albert Einstein

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Carambola Jam recipe. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

⭐️ Carambola Jam recipe

😁 Ingredients:

  • · 4 ripe carambolas, washed and thinly sliced
  • · 1 cup granulated sugar
  • · 1/2 cup water
  • · Juice of 1 lemon
  • · 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)


📞 Instructions:

  • · In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • · Add the sliced carambola and ground ginger. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the mixture thickens.
  • · Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to sterilized jars.
  • · Refrigerate and enjoy on toast, with yogurt, or as a glaze for meats.


🎁 This simple yet unusual jam highlights carambola’s unique star shape and tangy-sweet flavor! 😏

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