It’s a wonderful world
By STUART MERELIE features@algarveresident.com Stuart Merelie, Landscaper, Ecological researcher and Permaculture fanatic, shares his passion for correct and sustainable landscaping in the Algarve and is the Algarve Resident’s permanent garden
Nobsy, my new hero
By: STUART MERELIE features@algarveresident.com Stuart Merelie, landscaper, ecological researcher and permaculture fanatic, shares his passion for correct and sustainable landscaping in the Algarve and is our permanent garden and landscaping
One house you will not blow down
By: STUART MERELIE features@algarveresident.com Stuart Merelie, landscaper, ecological researcher and permaculture fanatic, shares his passion for correct and sustainable landscaping in the Algarve and is our permanent garden and landscaping
Planning pays off
features@algarveresident.com WHO COULD doubt that every new garden should start with a plan? Remarkably enough, many homeowners begin not with a plan, but with a casual visit to the nearest
Saving the ancient olive trees
features@algarveresident.com THE PIONEER of Algarve Mediterranean gardens explains his passion for the olive tree… Jean Claude Defrance, the founder of Natura Garden Centres and Garden Design, was the first to
Ethics in permaculture
By STUART MERELIE features@algarveresident.com
The real Christmas tree!
THE REAL Christmas tree is the most beautiful and original decoration for Nöel, but have you ever considered where, and how, the trees are grown? Most children will tell you
Plant a tree… now!
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” Social Benefits We would all agree that trees make life more pleasant. Imagine
Water, water everywhere…
THE ALGARVE is changing as more of us strive for a lifestyle of ‘holiday’ homes and hi-tech construction. But are we guilty of taking this beautiful area, and our environment,
Living stones and absolute gems – part five
By: Stuart Merelie qm@portugalresident.com Stuart Merelie, owner of QM Crazy Golf, Garden and Leisure Centre, shares his passion for correct and sustainable landscaping in the Algarve and is The Resident’s