A courtyard may be defined as an unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings, typically one forming part of a castle or large house. Spain has plenty of these spaces. Often they are adorned with sexy plants in containers. When in Valencia recently I came across this courtyard belonging to Church of San Juan del Hospital. Founded in 1238 this is the oldest church in town. As can be seen in the photographs the courtyard is striking in itself, but made even more so through the plentiful use of plants in containers. The last photo shows another example, unfortunately forgot to take note of place … Point still made showcasing the winning combo of courtyards and pot plants.
