Blog | Las Hormigas Permaculture Farm

Oct 25, 20243 min read

The Mulch Factor: Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Tropical Garden Soil

Mulching: Boost Soil Health in Tropical Gardens with Permaculture Flair Let’s talk soil. In tropical gardens, keeping the ground healthy...

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Oct 18, 20244 min read

The Vital Role of Soils in Permaculture and Sustainable Farming

By the Finca Las Hormigas Team Let’s talk dirt—and I’m not just talking about the kind you brush off your shoes. We’re diving into the...

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Oct 14, 20243 min read

The Living Soil: Understanding Soil as an Ecosystem

Let’s be real: Soil might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about life on Earth, but — there’s a whole universe...

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Mar 28, 20237 min read

Farm's Plants

Cassava/Yuca Manihot esculenta Euphorbiaceae, spurgefamily *Yuca needs to be cookedbefore ingested To peel yuca, its thick, bark-like...

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Mar 28, 20232 min read

Charcoal As A Microorganism Hotel

Charcoal can be used as a soil amendment to improve soil health and fertility. Charcoal is a form of carbon that has a porous structure,...

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Mar 28, 20232 min read

Cutting Leaf Ants

Limon, Costa Rica is home to an amazing array of wildlife, including the incredible cutting leaf ants. These fascinating insects are...

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Mar 28, 20232 min read

The Great Green Macaw

A Rare and Majestic Sight in the Region of Limón, Costa Rica The Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus) is a stunning and rare bird species...

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