🌧️ February 2026 – Wet February

Posted February 20, 2026

We're midway through the dry season, yet it's been raining. Don’t get me wrong — we’ve had plenty of sun and heat, but it’s unusual to have three rainy afternoons in a row in the middle of February. We even had a strong downpour one night last week. The dry season is a welcome break after months of constant mud, but it never takes long before you start wishing for a little rain again. It seems those wishes were heard.

Is the rainy season coming early this year? Or is it just a temporary wet streak? Who knows. What we do know is that the year has started off strong. Several trees are flowering and fruiting for the first time, including the allspice tree (Pimenta dioica), a soursop (Annona muricata), and we’ve already harvested our first Amazon grapes (Pourouma cecropiifolia).

Since last July we’ve been regularly selling farm products, leather crafts, trees, and some goods from collaborators we work with. You can usually find us at the San Vito Farmer’s Market most Saturdays. Last week was a busy one because in addition to the market we also participated in the San Vito Art Festival, which was held for the third time at the Wilson Botanical Garden.

The festival was a great opportunity to make connections, and it was our first time having a booth there. There were many artisans, musicians, and participants from across southern Costa Rica. Expanding our presence in the local market has been a very positive experience, and we’re excited about the success and connections we’ve made so far. A little rain during the event didn’t slow things down — it’s simply part of living in the tropics.

Friday has come around again and tomorrow we’ll be back at the market. From the farm we’ll be bringing limequats, noni, custard apples, and the ice-cream beans are loaded. We’ll also have many other special things available. Hope to see you there — best to arrive early… just in case the rain returns 💦