.. slides/DSC01352.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Wildflowers are conserved at LVB to maintain a well balanced ecosystem on the property. Wildflowers are conserved at LVB to maintain a well balanced ecosystem on the property. slides/DSC01352.JPG slides/red flower 2.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Chef Ana believes in taking care of the environment and conserving water is part of that philosophy. Recycled grey water from the kitchen filters through different holding ponds so that kitchen water can be reused in the garden. Chef Ana believes in taking care of the environment and conserving water is part of that philosophy. Recycled grey water from the kitchen filters through different holding ponds so that kitchen water can be reused in the garden. slides/red flower 2.JPG slides/bugambilia and rose up.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 At La Villa Bonita flowers are all around you with the imposing backdrop of the Tepozteco mountains. At La Villa Bonita flowers are all around you with the imposing backdrop of the Tepozteco mountains. slides/bugambilia and rose up.JPG slides/DSC02179.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Although most climates have just one flowering season, there is always something in bloom in Tepoztlan. Although most climates have just one flowering season, there is always something in bloom in Tepoztlan. slides/DSC02179.JPG slides/yellow flower.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Apart from flowers, LVB maintains a vegetable garden as well as an organic orchard. At any one time, LVB has up to 50 different fruits, vegetables and herbs ready for Chef Ana's use in the culinary classes and restaurant. Apart from flowers, LVB maintains a vegetable garden as well as an organic orchard. At any one time, LVB has up to 50 different fruits, vegetables and herbs ready for Chef Ana's use in the culinary classes and restaurant. slides/yellow flower.JPG slides/DSC01354.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 If you join us in October or November you will see a carpet of yellow, white and red flowers. If you join us in October or November you will see a carpet of yellow, white and red flowers. slides/DSC01354.JPG slides/white flower.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 There is a rainy season from July-August but it only rains at night and the sun comes out during the day making it very temperate in summer. There is a rainy season from July-August but it only rains at night and the sun comes out during the day making it very temperate in summer. slides/white flower.JPG slides/blue flower.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Recycled grey water from the kitchen, showers and sinks is used to maintain the plants outside of the rainy season. Recycled grey water from the kitchen, showers and sinks is used to maintain the plants outside of the rainy season. slides/blue flower.JPG slides/calamondine.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Every edible plant is used at La Villa Bonita. These are Calamondines which are used by Chef Ana to make a tangy liquor. Every edible plant is used at La Villa Bonita. These are Calamondines which are used by Chef Ana to make a tangy liquor. slides/calamondine.JPG slides/Amapola.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 "Amapolas" are everywhere in the summer months on the grounds of LVB. "Amapolas" are everywhere in the summer months on the grounds of LVB. slides/Amapola.JPG slides/bugambilia.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Bugambilias grow like weeds in Tepoztlan. You will see them everywhere. Bugambilias grow like weeds in Tepoztlan. You will see them everywhere. slides/bugambilia.JPG slides/DSC01373.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 slides/DSC01373.JPG slides/red flower.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Different varieties of trees and plants were planted by LVB and the previous owner. Different varieties of trees and plants were planted by LVB and the previous owner. slides/red flower.JPG slides/DSC01384.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Cali Lillies are a must in any Mexican garden. Cali Lillies are a must in any Mexican garden. slides/DSC01384.JPG slides/DSC01347.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 If incredible natural colors interest you October and November are great times to join us. If incredible natural colors interest you October and November are great times to join us. slides/DSC01347.JPG slides/DSC01369.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Did we mention there were a lot of wildflowers? Did we mention there were a lot of wildflowers? slides/DSC01369.JPG slides/DSC02180.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The temperature is 80 degrees year-round during the day and cools at night. The temperature is 80 degrees year-round during the day and cools at night. slides/DSC02180.JPG slides/DSC01357.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The vibrant yellow flowers are very common. The vibrant yellow flowers are very common. slides/DSC01357.JPG slides/DSC01359.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 slides/DSC01359.JPG slides/DSC01360.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Interesting vines abound. Interesting vines abound. slides/DSC01360.JPG slides/white flower 2.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Around every corner you can find interesting botanical specimens. Around every corner you can find interesting botanical specimens. slides/white flower 2.JPG slides/DSC01377.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 slides/DSC01377.JPG slides/DSC01380.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Huge "huele de noches" open their large trumpets in the evenings. Huge "huele de noches" open their large trumpets in the evenings. slides/DSC01380.JPG slides/DSC01382.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Plants grow so well here that they often grow as big as your hands. Plants grow so well here that they often grow as big as your hands. slides/DSC01382.JPG slides/DSC01388.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 slides/DSC01388.JPG slides/DSC01391.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 White, yellow, red and orange flowers are the most abundant wildflowers. White, yellow, red and orange flowers are the most abundant wildflowers. slides/DSC01391.JPG slides/purple flowers.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Incredible vibrant colors abound. Incredible vibrant colors abound. slides/purple flowers.JPG slides/rose 2.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Different types of roses are in abundance during the dry season. Different types of roses are in abundance during the dry season. slides/rose 2.JPG slides/yellow flower 2.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 With ample sunlight year round, you are assured to see plenty of the flora that this region has to offer. With ample sunlight year round, you are assured to see plenty of the flora that this region has to offer. slides/yellow flower 2.JPG