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I did that – Basil of the Popular Saints
You already have the house in “Party Mode”,but are tired of basil that wither after a week? We have the solution for you! With this DIY, you'll have a basil in time for the St. Antony, St. John and St. Peter parties, to at least 2025! ... read more
Tribute to Bernardino Barros Gomes
Leiria's Forest is a fascinating wood, a sea of pine trees full of hidden secrets, but very easy to navigate. This is due, not only, to D. Dinis, but also to other “king”, Bernardino Barros Gomes (1839-1910).
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Who planted the King's Pine Forest?
The King's Pine Forest was always connected to the king D. Dinis (1261-1325), but most people think he was the one who planted it. Was really the farmer king?
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Legend of the King's Forest Sowing
The legend tells us, that the Portuguese sailors returned from the Gascony's Golf and brought with them wood and pinecones from that region. Intrigued by the tall pine trees that grew in sand, they kept the seeds that showed to the Queen. Isabel. The... read more
Leiria's National Forest
Rita Matos Gomes, Nature and Forests Conservation Institute, IP Leiria's National Forest (LNF) property of the Portuguese State, has around 11 000 ha, and it's located at the council's coast line... read moreDictionary of the language of flowers
Offering flowers is an art that can't be done just at the base of the “because they're cute”! Each one has a special symbolism and the color changes the meaning completely. Therefore, everyone knows that a red rose means passion, already a rose .... read more
Recipe – Sweet Rice with Flower Aroma
Sweet Rice with Flower Preparation Time: 20 min Dificulty: Easy Ingredients (for 2 people): ½ litre of Milk 70 gr of Perfumed Rice with Flowers Gouchi (Box Portugal in Bloom) 60 gr of Perfumed Sugar Dom Biscoito (Box Portugal in Bloom) 2... read more
I did that – Lights with Flowers
Prepare your garden or balcony, for summer, with this lights with flowers, that will make your evenings outdoor much more special. Material Needed: String Lights, Cupcake forms, with different sizes and drawings, depending on the number of lights... read more