Lawn Alternatives - what to do instead ?

Friday February 27th  - A full day looking at case studies, showing a talk by Olivier Filippi with Q&A session and garden visits. Based in Almancil.

Marilyn Medina Ribeiro and Jean-Claude Defrance will join us for this event.

PROGRAMME

10.00 – 10.30 Arrival, Introductions and Coffee etc.

10.30 prompt Lawn Alternatives in Mediterranean Climates an online talk from Olivier Filippi based on his latest book and in English with his original slides.

11.30 – 12.15 Presentation of Case Studies from Marilyn Medina Ribeiro and Jean-Claude Defrance, professional landscapers with experience of Algarve conditions and the opportunity to ask questions and discuss various options.

12.30 – 14.00 Lunch in the Aquarelle Restaurant

14.00 – 16.00 Visits including the nearby Natura Garden Centre and private gardens.

The talk on Lawn Alternatives in Mediterranean Climates follows closely the theme of the latest book from Olivier Filippi, Alternatives au Gazon. The book is not yet available in English but we have recently heard that there is a publisher interested in producing an English edition. The talk is approx. 50 minutes but can be paused for an interval.

Cost: MGAP members is 20 euros per person, non-members 25 euros per person including lunch with two courses. Full details and further information available on request. Please reserve your places as soon as possible and by Friday February 20th at the latest. Places are limited.


Contact Rosie Peddle rosie@thebtf.net or tel 289 791 869