August Myths & Sowing in a Warm Dry Climate
Every August, forums and gardening groups across Spain and Portugal fill up with the same handful of questions about keeping a warm dry climate vegetable garden going through the heat …
Seasonal Gardening
Month-by-month guides for what to sow, plant and harvest throughout the year. Written for the mild climate of the western Algarve and Serra de Monchique, Portugal.
What to Sow and Plant in May — Warm Dry & Temperate Climate Gardens
May in a warm dry climate is when the garden shifts into full summer mode. The cool season crops are winding down, the soil is warm, and the plants that …
What to Sow and Plant in April — Serra de Monchique & Western Algarve
April in the Serra de Monchique means one thing above all else: it is time to head to the market. Every month at the São Teotónio market you will find …
When to Plant What: A Vegetable Planting Guide for the Serra de Monchique
One of the most common questions I hear from people who’ve just moved to the Serra de Monchique is this: “I want to grow my own vegetables — but when …
March Vegetable Garden Checklist for Planting and Sowing
After the heavy rains in February and a flood in the vegetable garden, we’re starting March with a bit of a delay. Fortunately, we dodged serious damage and now the …
What to Sow and Plant in November
November brings a calmer rhythm to the garden. In mild winter climates, it’s not the end of the growing season, but a time to settle cool-weather crops into the soil …
What to Plant in October for a Winter Harvest
Many beginner gardeners believe the gardening season ends in September. They stop planting, put away their tools, and wait for spring. But here’s the truth — in mild climates like …