Author: Rosie Peddle

Our first impressions of the Algarve were shaped by the plants and trees that we saw here when on holiday. Whether in the summer heat in August and September seeing

A combination of beautiful weather and the prospect of beautiful plants was enough to attract a record-breaking attendance of 3,226 verified visitors for the first Garden Fair since 2019. For

There has already been huge interest in our first event since 2019. It is obvious that many are planning their visit and checking their ‘plant wants’ lists. All the plant

Continuing high temperatures are forecast for the Algarve, so now is the time to plan ahead. We are past the summer solstice and the days will soon feel shorter and,

In August 2020 we wrote about the Agave Snout Weevil – and subsequently received reports from many gardeners about the devastation this was causing. It seems to be active everywhere

The southernmost province of Portugal, the Algarve, is, according to the USDA hardiness designation, classified as zone 9/10. Because our garden is 500m up in the sky, we regard ourselves

Worldwide, there are approximately 300 species of clematis, with many from Mediterranean climates, and winter, spring to early summer is the best time to see them in flower. Some clematis

Southern Portugal, the Alentejo and the Algarve are a joy to visit in the spring. This is the peak season to see the natural colourful wildflower displays which cover roadsides

Many gardeners in the Algarve have olive trees on their land and wish to have a go at doing their own pruning of these iconic trees. If you have a