Friendly, free to join, group of enthusiastic gardeners in the Beiras area of Central Portugal. We aim to bring together enthusias...
Spring Meadow flowers FEED AND FERTILISE - Use a slow-release fertiliser over planted areas. This will be deeply absorbed into the s...
When I think of the colour orange, I think happy. I can’t really explain why. I know the Hindus think of it as a happy colour – orange silks...
Our first look at a swimming pond was a few years ago at a big flower show held in the UK at Hampton Court. This is held annually in July o...
There was a common theme at our recent Mediterranean Garden Fair which I felt could bear a little more exploration, and it struck home as I ...
Pistaccia lentiscus berries Our arrival at a new home in Portugal several years ago has meant learning about different plants, both native a...
......in a Mediterranean garden, a small selection. Criteria for inclusion: Plant must make a reasonable show of colour between mid Aug ...
....where problems are seen as the solutions ! What do problems such as low rainfall, poor soil quality and increasing fertiliser costs have...
Some useful guidance on the tricky subject of making your first garden in the Algarve from Burford Hurry. He has been gardening in the Algar...
Summer is the most challenging time for gardens here, and for the gardeners ! Efficient use of water and watering systems tend to distract u...
Autumn colour in the mediterranean garden Leaf colour in northern gardens We all hope that October and November will bring some...
We moved here in 2001 just in time to experience the massive forest fires of 2003. About 400 trees on our property, mainly pines, but also A...
