... nur weiss ich noch nicht, ob mir Ende März meine Gärtnerei noch die Zeit lässt! Für alle, die dann noch ein Wochenende frei haben, unten die Hinweise zur Tagung.

Nebenstehendes Bild zeigt eine Cistanche tubulosa, wundervolle Beute unserer Pflanzenjagd letzten März in Israel.
 
 
SPRING CONFERENCE Algarve  Mediterranean  Flora

Friday/Saturday/Sunday March 23/24/25, 2012
Hapimag Resort, Albufeira, Algarve

The Portugal Branch of The Mediterranean Garden Society invites you to join them in experiencing the magnificent and diverse flora of the Algarve in the midst of the spring flowering season. Lecture topics will cover the scientific background for appropriate plant choices and the creation and day-to-day management of a natural and waterwise garden. 

The Forming of Mediterranean Landscapes – an illustrated talk by Prof. Oliver Rackham OBE. He has studied and published extensively on the ecology of the Mediterranean and also the island of Crete. 

Lavenders of the Iberian Peninsula – an illustrated talk by Joan Head, former UK National Plant Collection Holder for Lavandula. Joan has visited Portugal and Spain to study lavenders as well as using them in her own garden.


Wild flower tour in the nearby cliff top habitat - organised and led by Biologist Udo Schwarzer, and Landscape Architect and specialist in native plant gardens, Claudia Schwarzer.

The mediterranean landscape of the Algarve will be the subject of illustrated talks and visits, including private gardens of MGS members. This area, the most south west part of Europe, is home to a diverse range of mediterranean plant families, the varied geology and soils giving a unique and special character to the region.
Information will be provided to all attending about other gardens open during the days before and after the conference. There will also be information on local nurseries and garden centres, recommended walks and good locations to view wild flowers.
An attractive residential or full day all-inclusive package is available for the duration of the conference, with the option to extend your stay at favourable rates. All are welcome to participate. 


For the full programme and all bookings, please contact Rosie Peddle
Tel. 00351 289 791 869    Email  rosie@thebtf.net