Most of the following articles were written by Felicity Reid, a Canadian artist, writer and passionate gardener who was one of the earliest ‘foreigners’ to make Ibiza her home. She writes about gardening on Ibiza with the benefit of over fifty years’ experience of the island’s climate, soil and the plants that will thrive in it.
Her articles cover the different seasons to be found here and, in their entirety, form an ‘all year round’ picture of the island from the perspective of the keen gardener. We can’t expect every reader to become as passionate about gardening as Felicity, but there are many useful little nuggets of information to be found in these pages – in addition to Felicity’s often humorous anecdotes that have made her such a well-loved island character…
When designing your garden, ensure to select plants and trees that are suitable for the climate you reside in. Drier climates need...
The evolution of aquatic recreation has led to the emergence of a unique and ethereal concept in swimming – the Natural Pool....
Dreaming of a beautiful Mediterranean garden in your Ibiza property? Beautiful to see and easy to maintain, here’s how you can create...
Now that winter has kicked in, you can start growing some tasty vegetables, perfect to make a delicious warm soup. To make...
One of the nicest things about a garden is that it offers a small but meaningful habitat for wild creatures like birds....
Planting trees is a great way to improve your home. Trees offer shade, branches for tyre swings, and the soft murmur of...
Take advantage of Ibiza’s wonderful climate by growing plants you can turn into delicious teas and infusions. Hot tea is a terrific...
Growing your own food is incredibly satisfying and all sorts of delicious vegetables grow in Ibiza, thanks to its temperate climate. Now...
Ibiza has an amazing climate for growing your own vegetables and herbs. One of the best ways to start growing is to...
Not all the properties in Ibiza feature beautiful big gardens, the majority are flats or semi-detached houses with limited outdoor space. So...