Barrocal Botanic Garden update
Normally, spring is the best time to see changes and improvements at the garden, but our usual programme of Open Days had to be cancelled, so many missed the chance
Gardening with children
Just as many adults have appreciated the opportunity to enjoy their gardens during the last few weeks, it has been even more important to use any available safe outside space
Time to spare … how about getting seedy?
Something you may have always wanted to try but never quite got around to – now is your chance. There is nothing so thrilling as the sight of those little
In your own garden
Due to the current situation many people are choosing to stay at home for much longer periods than usual which prompted me to write about many common species of wildlife
Gardening is good for you – FACT
Much research has been done into the health benefits (for both physical and mental health) of spending time in gardens and with plants and trees in nature. Contact with our
How to make compost and find true happiness
Compost is natural organic fertiliser which adds nutrient to the soil and improves its structure. Recently, news items have focussed on the lack of nutrients in modern soils which can
Winter inspiration for Mediterranean Gardeners
Shorter days mean long evenings by the fire, quite often curled up with a good book. We seem to be living through a golden age of garden writing and there
Winter flowers for a Mediterranean Garden
We can now look forward to the mid-winter months in the garden, with the cooler nights bringing welcome heavy dews. This year the Algarve is in severe drought and many
Mediterranean Garden Fairs – past and present
In autumn, we look forward to good rainfall to bring our second spring of the year and make our green Algarve winter landscape. For the last 10 years, the end
The Dry Gardening Handbook
Book review Plants and practices for a changing climate by Olivier Filippi New hardback edition of Olivier’s first classic guide to gardening in dry climates is back in print and