RebeccaPalmer
@rebeccapalmer.ca
Deep thinker. Futurist. Dinosaur enthusiast. Former obscure world record holder. Travel maximizer.
Helping others ask questions and identify solutions.
Helping others ask questions and identify solutions.
Babacoa flowers are interesting. Eventually, the inner torpedo shaped fruits grow similar to a papaya and are often referred to as mountain papaya.
March 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Babacoa flowers are interesting. Eventually, the inner torpedo shaped fruits grow similar to a papaya and are often referred to as mountain papaya.
Time to repot 6 of the Cacao seedlings, plus 12 from hex pods
Must do:
✔️Use fresh cacao pod
✔️Put each seed between wet paper towel and wait for a root to emerge (2 mm is enough)
✔️Gently scrape off outer shell
✔️Plant in well draining soil (I used the double cup system)
✔️Keep moist but not wet.
Must do:
✔️Use fresh cacao pod
✔️Put each seed between wet paper towel and wait for a root to emerge (2 mm is enough)
✔️Gently scrape off outer shell
✔️Plant in well draining soil (I used the double cup system)
✔️Keep moist but not wet.
March 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Time to repot 6 of the Cacao seedlings, plus 12 from hex pods
Must do:
✔️Use fresh cacao pod
✔️Put each seed between wet paper towel and wait for a root to emerge (2 mm is enough)
✔️Gently scrape off outer shell
✔️Plant in well draining soil (I used the double cup system)
✔️Keep moist but not wet.
Must do:
✔️Use fresh cacao pod
✔️Put each seed between wet paper towel and wait for a root to emerge (2 mm is enough)
✔️Gently scrape off outer shell
✔️Plant in well draining soil (I used the double cup system)
✔️Keep moist but not wet.
4 week old Cacao seedling.
March 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
4 week old Cacao seedling.
These cacao seedlings are about 3 weeks old.
Yes. I am growing my own chocolate in Canada using fresh criollo beans direct from Costa Rica
Yes. I am growing my own chocolate in Canada using fresh criollo beans direct from Costa Rica
March 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
These cacao seedlings are about 3 weeks old.
Yes. I am growing my own chocolate in Canada using fresh criollo beans direct from Costa Rica
Yes. I am growing my own chocolate in Canada using fresh criollo beans direct from Costa Rica
Today I am in La Fortuna. It's a jeep boat jeep ride away (or 6 hours on windy roads) from Monteverde.
Temperature in Monteverde was around 18 C. Temperature in La Fortuna is 27C.
Temperature in Monteverde was around 18 C. Temperature in La Fortuna is 27C.
February 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today I am in La Fortuna. It's a jeep boat jeep ride away (or 6 hours on windy roads) from Monteverde.
Temperature in Monteverde was around 18 C. Temperature in La Fortuna is 27C.
Temperature in Monteverde was around 18 C. Temperature in La Fortuna is 27C.
Lunch at a local food stand included a surprise visit by this monkey!
The best way to enjoy an amazing empanada while travelling.
The best way to enjoy an amazing empanada while travelling.
February 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Lunch at a local food stand included a surprise visit by this monkey!
The best way to enjoy an amazing empanada while travelling.
The best way to enjoy an amazing empanada while travelling.
Birds of Costa Rica. Which of these is your favorite?
February 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Birds of Costa Rica. Which of these is your favorite?
A peak inside of a few of the more exotic fruit trees being grown in Ottawa.
The one with the small leaves is a Jaboticabo. Fruit will grow on it's trunk.
To the left, a few leaves from the Cacao trees.
On the right, leaves from Shiranui Cleo mandarin.
The one with the small leaves is a Jaboticabo. Fruit will grow on it's trunk.
To the left, a few leaves from the Cacao trees.
On the right, leaves from Shiranui Cleo mandarin.
January 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A peak inside of a few of the more exotic fruit trees being grown in Ottawa.
The one with the small leaves is a Jaboticabo. Fruit will grow on it's trunk.
To the left, a few leaves from the Cacao trees.
On the right, leaves from Shiranui Cleo mandarin.
The one with the small leaves is a Jaboticabo. Fruit will grow on it's trunk.
To the left, a few leaves from the Cacao trees.
On the right, leaves from Shiranui Cleo mandarin.
Just a few of the tropical fruits I'm growing in snowy Ottawa.
Finger lime, passion fruit, variegated pink lemon, Kishu mandarin, lime, ginger
So many more in other parts of the house
Finger lime, passion fruit, variegated pink lemon, Kishu mandarin, lime, ginger
So many more in other parts of the house
January 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Just a few of the tropical fruits I'm growing in snowy Ottawa.
Finger lime, passion fruit, variegated pink lemon, Kishu mandarin, lime, ginger
So many more in other parts of the house
Finger lime, passion fruit, variegated pink lemon, Kishu mandarin, lime, ginger
So many more in other parts of the house
Some days, this is the pin we all need! Check out @effinbirds.com for more.
January 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Some days, this is the pin we all need! Check out @effinbirds.com for more.
Ever hear of Babaco -the Champagne fruit? I've added a Babaco to my plant collection and this is it's fruit. It looks a little like a papaya but tastes of strawberry, papaya, kiwi and pineapple.
Excited to try it!
Excited to try it!
January 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ever hear of Babaco -the Champagne fruit? I've added a Babaco to my plant collection and this is it's fruit. It looks a little like a papaya but tastes of strawberry, papaya, kiwi and pineapple.
Excited to try it!
Excited to try it!
The stars were very visible last night, despite the urban light.
November 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM
The stars were very visible last night, despite the urban light.
The Northern Lights October 2024 in Ottawa
October 18, 2024 at 4:19 PM
The Northern Lights October 2024 in Ottawa
Another country off my list of places to visit, though the overnight airport layover was not enough.
These pictures are taken after midnight using night sight on a Pixel 6 Pro, a 3 minute walk from Paphos, Cyprus airport.
These pictures are taken after midnight using night sight on a Pixel 6 Pro, a 3 minute walk from Paphos, Cyprus airport.
July 10, 2023 at 11:15 PM
Another country off my list of places to visit, though the overnight airport layover was not enough.
These pictures are taken after midnight using night sight on a Pixel 6 Pro, a 3 minute walk from Paphos, Cyprus airport.
These pictures are taken after midnight using night sight on a Pixel 6 Pro, a 3 minute walk from Paphos, Cyprus airport.
I love that window shopping in Brussels includes many chocolate samples!
July 9, 2023 at 12:03 PM
I love that window shopping in Brussels includes many chocolate samples!
Can you guess what city I am currently visiting?
July 9, 2023 at 3:36 AM
Can you guess what city I am currently visiting?
I love finding cosy rest areas for longer layovers. Munich Airport. What is your favorite airport rest stop?
July 7, 2023 at 9:08 AM
I love finding cosy rest areas for longer layovers. Munich Airport. What is your favorite airport rest stop?