Bowden and Guernsey lily (Nerine)
In this article we will learn to care and how to plant Nerines. These are the two most commonly cultivated species: Nerine bowdenii, commonly known as Bowden lily, which produces pink flowers. Nerine sarniensis,...
Garden type: Mediterranean Garden
We can say there are two types of Mediterranean gardens: Formal and Informal.
The formal Mediterranean gardens feature water and stone, often with clipped hedges and species as cypresses. There is a clear moorish influence as seen in the courtyards of Spain and south Italy.
Informal gardens feature gravel, with plants displayed in groups or masses. The look is inspired in the gardens of Portugal, Spain and south of France and Italy. Olives, vines, citrus fruits, lavender and rosemary are plants for this type of gardens.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
How to plant and grow chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) or “common chicory” is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, sometimes white or pink. Many...
Globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus)
How to plant and grow Cynara cardunculus (Globe artichoke) Artichoke is a cultivated plant originated from wild card from the Mediterranean region, having been selected for the production of large inflorescences. These have a...
Saffron (Crocus sativus)
How to plant and grow Crocus sativus (Saffron) Crocus sativus (Saffron) is a plant grown to collect stigmas (the part of the flower that receives pollen), which when dried and milled are a spice...
Carnation or Clove pink (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Dianthus caryophyllus (carnation or clove pink) is a flower cultivated for many centuries in the gardens and has an extensive symbolism in different cultures. Carnation is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches up to...
Treasure flower (Gazania rigens)
Gazania rigens (Treasure flower) is a plant whose height is usually around 10 to 30 cm, although it can reach 50 cm in height if it reaches its second year of life. The flowers...
French marigold (Tagetes patula)
Tagetes patula (French marigold) is an annual herbaceous plant that rarely exceeds 40 cm in height. Although the common name, their origin is Mexico. Its inflorescences can be yellow, orange, red or brown, in...
Fountain grass ‘Rubrum’ (Pennisetum advena ‘Rubrum’)
Pennisetum advena ‘Rubrum’ (Fountain grass ‘Rubrum’) is a grass of great leaf density and very ornamental inflorescences. The leaves are long and reddish or purple. Flowers are gathered in cylindrical, feathery inflorescences that are...
