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 …
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.
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 …