That tasty garden water

"Mom, at least I didn't drink from the toilet. I have standards!"

👍 Thumbs up if your cat drinks from the watering can too

🐈📸 Top Tropicals rescued cat Timo has his drinks preferences at PeopleCats.Garden.

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🥭 How Big Will Your Mango Tree Actually Get?

That little mango tree in a 3-gallon pot looks innocent now. But where should you plant it, and how much room will it really need? Before you pick a permanent spot, think about the tree it will become, not the tree you're holding today.

❓Q: How big will my Orange Sherbet mango tree get? How much room should I give it?

✅ A: Orange Sherbet is a moderate-growing mango, but it is not a true dwarf.

In a home landscape, plan for about a 12-15 ft canopy. With regular pruning, you can comfortably maintain the tree at around 10-15 ft tall and wide.
If you never prune it? Well, it's a mango. It has bigger ambitions.

The good news is that mangoes respond very well to pruning. Annual pruning and tipping after harvest can keep the tree compact, encourage branching, and make fruit much easier to reach. Condo Mango can be easily kept in containers with minimal pruning.

👉 Our planting rule: Don't plan for the size of the tree you bring home. Plan for the tree it wants to become.
Give Orange Sherbet plenty of sun, room for a 12-15 ft canopy, and keep the pruning shears handy.

💛 Orange Sherbet Mango - sweet, rich, citrusy flavor and absolutely worth making room for! More...

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📚 Learn more:
Mango Tree - Mangifera indica - in Plant Encyclopedia
#Mango_Rainbow - varieties you should try
How big does the Condo Mango grow?
Forget the Tropics: These 5 "Condo Mango" Varieties Thrive in Your Living Room
Mango varieties and Condo Mango
Yes, you can grow a mango tree on your patio - here is how to do it right
Mango Tree for Zone 5: top 15 Condo Mango for growing in cold areas
How long does it take for a mango tree to bear fruit?
What are the Condo Mangos - a practical guide
Top 10 Dwarf "Condo" Mango, great for container culture
Top 5 recommended vigorous Mango tree varieties, reliable producers
Top 5 Favorite Mango we just love
10 steps how to grow a mango tree

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☀️ 💣 The Sunshine and the Blackhole

"In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present." - Francis Bacon

🐈📸 TopTropicals rescued cats Jim II and Kiwi at PeopleCats.Garden

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🍴 Tamarind BBQ ribs: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

🟡Stir tamarind paste into your favorite BBQ sauce.
🟡Brush over ribs during the final 15 minutes of roasting.
🟡Dark, sticky, and layered.

🌿 About the plant:

Because of its natural acidity, tamarind tenderizes meat slightly while adding depth. That is why it works beautifully in marinades and glazes.

🏡 In the garden:

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) trees are moderately slow growing at first but become strong and resilient over time. Deep roots help them handle drought.

🛒 Plant a Tamarind tree in your garden

📚 Learn more:

Tamarindus indica in Plant Encyclopedia
Tamarind Agua Fresca: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Tamarind mango chutney: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Tamarind shrimp stir-fry: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Tamarind date dipping sauce: quick-n-fun exotic recipes 
Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #7 Tamarind
How to use Tamarind in cooking

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🐾 Will she jump off the highest shelf?

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

🐈📸 Top Tropicals rescued cat Lilimon is testing her courage at PeopleCats.Garden.

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