by pbowden22 | Mar 31, 2023 | Farming, Gardening
The Banana Tree The banana tree is actually a tree-like perennial herb grown in the tropics. They thrive in deep, loose, and well-drained soils. The banana is widely regarded as one of the most important fruit crops in the world and is valued worldwide for its...
by pbowden22 | Jan 30, 2023 | Gardening
Asparagus is usually grown in cooler, more temperate climates, yet surprisingly, it can also thrive in warmer climates and even the tropics! Read below for our hands-on, quick-read case study, from our mango farm in Kep Province, Cambodia. Can you grow Asparagus in...
by pbowden22 | Jan 10, 2023 | Gardening
Living in the tropics is full of wonder. Since moving to Cambodia we have come across many weird and wonderful tropical fruit trees. Read on to discover these exotic pleasures of the Orient, 5 tropical fruit trees, that may just blow your mind! Delights of the...
by pbowden22 | Dec 7, 2022 | Gardening
Gardening in the tropics is a hot and humid affair, however, the rewards are worth it! Everything grows relatively quickly, and many varieties of vegetables can grow all year round. Whilst there are challenges, with a bit of know-how, you should be able to...
by pbowden22 | Oct 30, 2022 | Gardening
With a little care everyone can grow cucumbers. They could well be the easiest vegetable to grow! We live in a hot climate and are lucky enough to be able to grow cucumbers all year round. If you live in a cool climate, spring and summer will be your cucumber-growing...
by pbowden22 | Aug 1, 2022 | Gardening
Growing rainy season vegetables in the tropics, specifically, here in Cambodia, I thought would be virtually impossible. Strong, gusty winds, followed by tropical downpours are not vegetables’ best friends. However, after constructing several raised beds, and...
