If you have been staring at your mango tree this summer, willing the fruit to life but ultimately dejected by the stubbornly barren branches, you are not alone. This uniquely Miami drama is playing ...
During summertime in Florida, I drive by many of my neighbors’ homes and see their beautiful trees full of ripe mangoes ready to pick—and I get a major case of mango tree envy. So, I experimented with ...
Mango season is here. Mango trees on home landscapes and orchards in South Florida are working their way through the fruiting stage, making it prime time as the tiny flowers have begun to reveal tiny ...
MIAMI – The air gets thick with humidity as summer arrives in South Florida. Evening thunder murmurs. The tropics begin to stir. Then, something magical happens: The mango trees bear fruit. In good ...
For centuries, the mango tree has been a symbol of abundance and prosperity in the Bengal region. Traditionally, mango trees were planted in hectares of fertile soil in expansive orchards allowing for ...
The Naples Botanical Garden's annual Tasting the Tropics fruit festival takes place June 28-29. Attendees can sample tropical fruits, learn about fruiting plants, and watch demonstrations. Author ...
Mangoes, mangoes, everywhere all around Tampa Bay. Christopher Spata is an enterprise reporter covering Floridians and culture. He can be reached at cspata@tampabay.com. The Tampa Bay Times ...