The 97-year-old Brazilian has opened a foundation in Portugal to house the world’s most significant selection of Ming and Qing export porcelain ...

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Discover the enchanting town of Sintra, Portugal, a destination known for its fairy-tale palaces, lush gardens, and rich history. Nestled in the hills of the Serra de Sintra, this UNESCO World ...

Don't let cold weather or limited space keep you from gardening. Our experts have found the best indoor smart gardens that can grow anywhere. Gardening is a fun hobby, even if you don't quite have ...

But after using an indoor garden for three years, I’m a convert. It’s really useful as insurance that I’ll always have fresh herbs — it’s like a tiny farmers’ market stand in my ...

The ‘glorious eden’ as Byron called it, of Sintra is one such place. It is easily reached from downtown Lisbon and its Disneyesque Palace of Pena, romantic gardens of Monserrate and the old royal ...

Stroll the palace’s fairytale-like gardens, where hidden tunnels ... Check into another former palace and spend the night in Sintra: Built in 1787, Seteais Palace, Palacio Seteais is beloved ...

The United Kingdom is blessed with a host of wonderful garden bird species, from the tiny Wren to the heavyset Carrion Crow. These delightful creatures share our outdoor environments, providing hours ...

With global warming at the top of the news agenda, most of the garden trends identified this year are dictated by our increasing concerns for the environment. A more relaxed garden aesthetic is ...

Break new ground and join or start a community garden. In the more than 700 community gardens across Australia, about 20,000 participants each week tend these green patches. They’re there to grow ...