Friday, December 20, 2019

Kitchen Gardens in Costa Rica


We visited two herb and vegetable gardens as we toured Costa Rica.
At the hotel where we stayed in San Jose, a gardener named Chuse
grew herbs for the two restaurants. Birds like this mott-mott loved
these gardens,, and we loved watching them perch there.
Raised beds for herbs and vegetables.
The garden had tables in the middle for outdoor activities and dining.
While we were there, it was not in use.

As part of our cruise, we took a bus tour to a national park, with lunch at a resort hotel
in the mountains.. First we visited the much more extensive greenhouses and raised beds
of herbs and vegetables, where three gardeners work to supply the hotel.
Some of the herbs grown at this hotel.
Inside the greenhouse.

These “farm to table” gardens seem to me to show a general attitude of deep interest in the environment and sustainable agriculture, that we also experienced in our tour of the coffee cooperative. The growing methods are very responsible, in keeping with the national attitude. The salads we ate were delicious; I didn’t hesitate to eat lettuce, and it was highly reassuring that all the drinking water is safe. 

All photos copyright © 2019 by mae sander for maefood dot blogspot dot com.
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7 comments:

  1. I would love to visit this beautiful garden!

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  2. Looks like an interesting tour.

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  3. Love this culinary and gardening side trip!

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  4. We’ve talked about a trip to Costa Rica over the years but this seals it. The food, climate and birds have me moving this trip up on our wish list in retirement.

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  5. Thanks for the virtual tour!

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  6. The garden tours sound interesting. Great photos!

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  7. I long for the days to grow herbs outside again! This looks like such a fun garden(s) tour! Bet it smelled fabulous!

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