When the islands were (re)discovered by Portuguese and Flemish sailors in the mid-15th century, trade and agriculture were developed fairly quickly ...
When the islands were (re)discovered by Portuguese and Flemish sailors in the mid-15th century, trade and agriculture were developed fairly quickly ...
Given its isolated location, the Azores have traditionally focused on self-sufficiency when it comes to food production. In the countryside, a farm garden behind the house, is still very common ...
The islands have a microclimate here and there where trees from both the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere can grow.
In addition to farm gardens, orchards and forest gardens that are specifically aimed at providing food, many locals also have their own vineyards, for wine and from the skins of the grapes also for making brandy ...
Around 1870, after outbreaks of disease, the grape variety Isabella, was brought to Pico. The red grapes of Isabella were resistant to diseases and provided abundant harvests ...
A purely ornamental botanical garden was mainly reserved for the well-to-do families. It primarily underscored their wealth and erudition at first ...