Been thinking for some years that I wanted to visit Córdoba in early May when the open courtyard festival is being held. This year it happened. But perhaps not the […]
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3 Fabulous Orangeries
I must admit that I find the difference between an orangery and a conservatory rather confusing. In theory I understand that a conservatory is a glass structure with a brick […]
Read moreEreta park – a highlight on the slopes
Spring – what’s that? Second last day of March, sleet and somewhat icy conditions on the roads/pavements. Grey, wet and windy. This, unfortunately, is not an April fools joke. Talk […]
Read moreFun in La Concepción
It was a public holiday, had nothing on the agenda being on holiday and all. The weather was sweet, as many days are in this part of the world. So […]
Read moreMalaga garden scenes late February 2023
Am back in Málaga, southern Spain again for a short break. Always such a pleasure coming here in winter and seeing thriving garden scenes. Weather is perhaps not as good […]
Read moreLarge scale Artscape
The things that just appear. One day saw this large scale artscape being painted down the road from me. A couple of days later it was completed. Just like that […]
Read moreWhat a backdrop for courtyard experiences
You don’t have to travel far for some good outdoor design vibe. Closer near than afar to me is Pagoden. A construction from the 1920s built as a headquarter for […]
Read moreGranada visit highlights
A month and half since I visited Granada, southern Spain. Where you amongst other things can find Alhambra. But also other fine garden outlooks. This time around I learnt about […]
Read moreOld church meets contemporary garden
Poor St Mary le Strand. Black cab drivers once referred to the church on the eastern side of the Strand (London) as St Mary in the way. Due to its […]
Read moreA winter’s day in a Sky Garden
A winter’s day in a Sky Garden. Doesn’t that sound just swell? All you have to do is to head to 20 Fenchurch Street in the City of London, join […]
Read moreGardens are such joy to visit
Horizontal rain, winds trying to rip the place apart. There’s a hostile environment out there. Such a good opportunity to take stock and appreciate all the wonderful garden moments I’ve […]
Read moreRavello – what a sight for sore eyes
Ravello – what a sight for sore eyes. Hovering 350 m above the Amalfi coastline with incredible views of the blue Mediterranean, this town has attracted artist, writers and musicians […]
Read morePhotographs I took in Parc de la Ciutadella
Grey and dark. Is the current reality seen through my windows. Makes you want to hibernate. Alternatively getting lost in reminiscing about sunnier days (even though I’ve just been to […]
Read moreStamp of future heritage
The Elle Decor (UK) January, 2023 issue revolves around the concept of ‘future heritage’. Referring to design that either link to the past in a contemporary way, look far into […]
Read moreBotanical legacy known as Parque de Málaga
Sometimes it’s a struggle to see the forest for all the trees. That said, I’m drawing parallels with the botanical legacy known as Parque de Málaga. Situated in that very […]
Read moreBack at Alhambra
Second time around. After eight or so years I found myself back at Alhambra. This most gorgeous remnant from the Moorish empire in Granada, southern Spain. As I stroll around […]
Read moreYesterday learnt about Cármenes
I’m currently in Granada, Spain on holiday. Yesterday learnt about Cármenes, which is a local type of house with a garden attached. They are usually found on the hillside areas […]
Read moreDoomed to lead an anonymous life?
It has a somewhat bizarre location snuggled in between the east/west stretch of Av del Pintor Joaquín Sorolla on the eastern outskirts of Málaga City. As most people are likely […]
Read moreIn pursuit of interesting green spaces
Rent a bike. Is something I recommend that visitors to Málaga (and other places) do. You get to see much more, nooks and crannies you didn’t know were there and […]
Read moreDilapidation holds an intriguing appeal
As fine as new, restored and well maintained green spaces can be, to me dilapidation holds an intriguing appeal. What was once shining bright has by time and human neglect […]
Read moreThe faux @ Parc des Buttes Chaumont
Few parks are 100% as nature made them. But the faux @ Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris is quite something. Here very few things are what they seem (ie […]
Read moreA visit to the majestic Almeria Alcazaba
What constitutes a garden? According to, for example, Wikipedia it may be “defined as a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the cultivation, display, and enjoyment of plants and […]
Read moreDreaming of far away gardens
Marrakech, Morocco, four years ago in December. The one and only time I’ve ever been there. Again December is around the corner, but where I am now bear very little […]
Read moreA visit to the botanical garden
Today I paid a visit to the botanical garden here in Gothenburg, Sweden. Not sure actually why I picked today of all days. A very grey day it was. And […]
Read moreNot only one but two Umbracles
Blimey, who would have thought that I would find not only one but two Umbracles in Valencia? Yesterday I posted about my up and close encounter with the L’Umbracle in […]
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