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The Seasons in a Mediterranean Garden Gardening in the Mediterranean, especially in this low-altitude garden, I’ve gotten used to two periods of dormancy. There is of course winter – although, being prime planting season, winter tends to be a busy…
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Sedum & Sempervivum
Sedum and sempervivum are very drought and frost tolerant plants and are sold as such by garden centers. However, all will not work in our particular Mediterranean climate and I can only kick myself for omitting “due diligence” research before…
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Santolina
Somewhat unspectacular plants, but very good shrubs to have in a Mediterranean garden. Santolina chamaecyparissus An evergreen Mediterranean shrub, growing to 50 x 80 cm. The very aromatic, grey-green leaves have a scent reminiscent of Chamaemelum nobile. The round yellow…
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Agastache aurantiaca
Another one of those plants where it pays to look very closely… Garden centers will sell Agastache aurantiaca as suitable for Mediterranean climates, mentioning maybe that it comes from Mexico. Looking closely however, it is native in the Mexican states…
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Monoxia obesula on Atriplex halimus
The steep bank bordering our garden has been planted a long time ago with Atriplex halimus, also known as Mediterranean salt bush. This plant is a native of Mediterranean and North African regions and famous for its great drought-tolerance. It…
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Medicago arborea
Medicago arborea is a native shrub of the Mediterranean Basin, where it grows wild on rocky shores. It is used as fodder for animals and apparently the leaves can be eaten in salads. I haven’t tried it yet… Like all…