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There are many varieties of mangoes but this one is also my favorite. We commonly called this as “Indian Mango” in the Philippines. It is kind of strange name, though all mangoes are eventually believed to have originated in or around India. It is smaller than regular mango and mostly eaten raw with salted fish or bagoong, and you can feel its crunchiness and the unique taste. It’s really mouth watering. I took this photo in our backyard sometime in summer and this bunch of fresh Indian Mangoes are almost 3 feet above the ground.

I make it sure we always have apples in our kitchen. Or during our long travel, I bring an apple and put it inside my bag. It provides instant energy instead of eating those unhealthy and salty junk foods that most people do. According to an ancient proverb, “If you can plant only one tree in your garden, this should be an apple tree.” How true? An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but two is real tonic for your heart and circulation. Apples are also rich in soluble fibre.

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Yearly, most of the mango trees in our province of Batangas, Philippines, produce an enormous harvest of mango fruits. They export these fruits to other countries. But this time, I’m just wondering why the Mango tree that is located beside our house doesn’t produce a healthy and plenty mango fruits. This photo shows an infected mangoes or attacked by common pest insects.

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I saw this plant in our backyard and I’m not sure if this is one kind of cherries or tomatoes or whatever. The flower is white and the fruit is dark red. This is very rare in our place.