Garden fires can be very dangerous in hot countries, like Portugal, but are also very necessary, but the time for burning is controlled.

Early Autumn is the time to prepare for the rains in central Portugal.

Composting is the purposeful biodegradation (rotting) of organic matter, such as garden and food waste. 

We have a very unique climate here, we can grow almost anything as we are in between the mediterranean and Central European climates.