monchiquehomestead garden in May

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 …

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Just planted seedlings in spring, monchique homestead

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 …

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Flooded Vegetable garden in Monchique

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 …

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