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Ice apple is a translucent, jelly-like fruit that grows on the palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) tree during the hot summer months. This nutrient-rich fruit consists of pale, watery pods hidden inside a tough outer shell. When peeled, it offers a remarkably refreshing, subtle sweetness with a flavor profile highly reminiscent of tender coconut water and mild litchi. Biting into its smooth, gelatinous flesh releases a cool burst of hydrating juice that feels instantly soothing on the palate, making it a beloved natural electrolyte source for beating the summer heat.

Dahlia 'Vassio Meggos' is a spectacular dinnerplate dahlia known for massive, globe-shaped lavender to rich pink blooms.

Rangoon Creeper or Madhumalti (Combretum indicum) is a vigorous, fast-growing climbing vine famous for its clusters of fragrant flowers that unique change color from white to pink, and finally to deep red as they mature.

Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) is commonly known as chikoo, sapota, or naseberry, the fruit features a rough, rusty-brown skin and soft, grainy flesh that tastes remarkably like a blend of brown sugar, pears, and molasses. Beyond its culinary appeal, the tree's bark yields a milky latex called chicle, which served as the original foundational base for commercial chewing gum.

Rose apple is very refreshing, hydrating fruit. It's like a rose scented slightly sweet pear, with the watery crunch of a chestnut. This fruit is very juicy; in fact 90% of it is water, that's why it is also called Water Apple. This fruit is also known as Wax Apple because of its smooth, shiny outer skin.

A little slice of afternoon sun on the terrace. ☀️ The bold red Salvias create the perfect frames for the soft, papery yellow Bougainvillea.

Mulberries are antioxidant powerhouses rich in Vitamin C. They contain high levels of iron and dietary fiber. Additionally, their unique plant compounds help regulate blood sugar levels, making them a delicious and highly nutritious backyard superfood.