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  • The Fig Tree Search is On!

    The Fig Tree Search is On!

    Oct 28, 2011 18:21

          My husband LOVES figs.  He likes that they are not too sweet and loves the crunch of the seeds.  I...

     

  • RIP Alphonso Mango Tree

    Well, I have a little sad news to report.  My Alphonso Mango tree has died.  It survived the winter and put out a flush...

     

  • Alphonso Mango Tree in Northern California

    Alphonso Mango Tree in Northern California

    Nov 14, 2010 21:44

    This is my alphonso mango tree I got from Plantogram. It came looking really healthy and has grown alot this year. You can...

     

  • Tropical Plant set up

    Tropical Plant set up

    Nov 14, 2010 21:40

    This year we are going to attempt to give our tropical plants a little protection for the 10 or so days when the temps get...

     

  • Ripe Glenn Mango in Northern California = SUCCESS!!

    Ripe Glenn Mango in Northern California = SUCCESS!!

    Nov 9, 2010 1:53

    Well, just here to report that I got a mango to ripen here in Northern California.  I kept the plant outdoors without any...

     

  • Mango Tree Update 2010

    Mango Tree Update 2010

    Jun 27, 2010 0:51

    I just wanted to update you all on my mango tree experiment.  My Carrie, Ice Cream and Lancetilla all died. 🙁 The...

     

  • Superbowl Sunday = Fruit Tree Planting time

    Superbowl Sunday = Fruit Tree Planting time

    Feb 20, 2010 3:21

    I received my trees from Raintree on thursday so we decided to plant all the trees on sunday before they came out of dormancy...

     

  • The fruits of Vietnam

    The fruits of Vietnam

    Dec 23, 2009 5:02

    Well, it is officially winter.  We had our first low temps of 29 degrees when an “arctic blast” came through. ...

     

  • Mango Update: Lancetilla Mango Tree

    Mango Update: Lancetilla Mango Tree

    Oct 25, 2009 23:21

    Here is an updated picture of my Lancetilla Mango tree in a container.  It is the most vigorous grower out of my 4 mango...

     

  • Northern California Mango Tree Update: Carrie, Lancetilla, Glen, Icecream

    Northern California Mango Tree Update: Carrie, Lancetilla, Glen, Icecream

    Aug 9, 2009 19:49

    Here is a quick update of my mango trees. I bought them in January/February 2009 and did not protect them during the cold...

     

  • Lancetilla Mango: fruit update

    Lancetilla Mango: fruit update

    Jul 26, 2009 21:19

    I decided to leave some of the mangos on the Lancetilla tree to see if/when they drop. I thinned about 4-5 off this branch...

     

  • What is stealing my peaches?

    What is stealing my peaches?

    Jul 16, 2009 19:58

    Well I posted about 2 weeks ago about something biting into my unripe peaches so we had to move the tree (luckily it was...

     

  • Melon Update: Arava, Charentais, Honey Orange 1 week fruitset

    Melon Update: Arava, Charentais, Honey Orange 1 week fruitset

    Jul 7, 2009 15:14

    It has been 1 week since I posted that I found some small little melons on the vine. Here is the last melon post for reference. http://marinmangos.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html I...

     

  • Babcock Peach Update

    Babcock Peach Update

    Jul 5, 2009 21:40

    Our babcock peaches are almost ready. We are so excited. This tree is still in a pot because I have not decided where to...

     

  • Fruit Tree Update: Babcock Peach & Lancetilla Mango

    Fruit Tree Update: Babcock Peach & Lancetilla Mango

    Jun 25, 2009 21:33

    Well I know I said i was going to prune all the mangos off the tree but I could not help but leave some on. This is the Lancetilla...

     

  • Mangosteen & Rambutin…so yummy!

    Mangosteen & Rambutin…so yummy!

    Jun 17, 2009 21:46

    This is what I have been snacking on…My mom brought them back from orange county and they are fantastic! Even my husband...

     

  • Itty Bitty Mangos

    Itty Bitty Mangos

    Jun 7, 2009 21:37

    This is my lancetilla mango tree and it has HUGE inflorescence and now some itty bitty mangos. These will most likely fall...

     

  • Tropical Trees

    Tropical Trees

    May 23, 2009 20:50

    Here are some more pictures of my tropical trees. This is my Glenn Mango that I got in february. This is the only mango tree...

     

  • Fruit Trees

    Fruit Trees

    May 15, 2009 3:28

    Here are some fruit trees we have. This is a Babcock peach (white) with some grafts of a yellow peach. Hopefully the grafts...

     

  • Mango Tree Update May 14, 2009

    Mango Tree Update May 14, 2009

    May 15, 2009 3:15

    I am surprised my mango trees are still alive. I purchased them in late january and we had some really cold weather (below...

     

  • Mango Tree Update

    I know i haven’t posted in awhile, but my mango trees are in a standstill. Luckily they have survived the cold winter...

     

  • “Hedgehog” style Mangos

    “Hedgehog” style Mangos

    Jan 24, 2009 23:44

    This is called the “Hedgehog” style of cutting and eating Mangos. It is a great way of eating bit-sized pieces...

     

  • Mango Trees – Week 1: January 22, 2009

    Mango Trees – Week 1: January 22, 2009

    Jan 24, 2009 22:12

    Hello Everyone, It has been a week since the mango trees arrived by mail. They seem to be adjusting well to the weather here...

     

  • Fairchild Garden Curator’s Choice for Mangos

    Fairchild Garden Curator’s Choice for Mangos

    Jan 18, 2009 8:34

    These mangos were tasted at the annual Mango Festival in Florida. Source: http://www.fairchildgarden.org/index.cfm?section=tropicalfruitprogram&page=internationalmangofestival Curator’s...

     

  • General Mango Information

    Scientific name: Mangifera indica L. Family: Anacardiaceae Order: Sapindales Common names: Mango, Mangot, Manga, MangouEnglish:...

     

  • Lancetilla Mango

    Lancetilla Mango

    Jan 17, 2009 20:57

    I found this information from Pine Island Nursery. They have a great selection of trees and I am already eyeing a few different...

     

  • Ice Cream Mango

    Ice Cream Mango

    Jan 17, 2009 20:52

    I got this information from Top Tropics website (where i purchased my plants). ‘Ice Cream’ is far and away the...

     

  • Carrie Mango

    Carrie Mango

    Jan 17, 2009 20:44

    Here is some information about Carrie Mangos. I got the information from the website of the nursery where I purchased the...

     

  • My Mango trees are HERE!

    My Mango trees are HERE!

    Jan 16, 2009 2:48

    I ordered some mango trees from Top Tropics on Monday and they arrived today. They are in pretty good shape considering...