
Iberian Beekeeping Congress 2027
Vila Real hosts a new edition of the Iberian Beekeeping Congress from 22 to 24 March 2027, organized by LabAPIS of UTAD and APEZ, bringing together researchers, technicians and beekeepers.

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Vila Real hosts a new edition of the Iberian Beekeeping Congress from 22 to 24 March 2027, organized by LabAPIS of UTAD and APEZ, bringing together researchers, technicians and beekeepers.


Weekend beginner course covering soil assessment and preparation, sowing and planting for warm dry climates, watering and pest control, and annual garden planning, with hands-on practice in a working garden at Monchique Homestead in Serra de Monchique.

A seven-day intensive course (or five-day option) on designing and maintaining food forests in Mediterranean climates, held at the Orchard of Flavours in Tavira, Portugal. Topics include food tree selection, design, propagation, irrigation, pruning, pest management, and plant physiology, with a maximum of 18 participants.

A two-day companion planting course at Monchique Homestead covering soil microbiology, plant communication, bed systems like Gertrud Franck's method, and building a personalised planting plan. Places are limited; booking via a link in the poster's bio.


In this hands-on course, we'll explore the shapes of esparto as a starting point to learn traditional craft techniques. Over three immersive days of learning, we'll create brooms, brushes and other functional or decorative objects, using only sustainable materials such as esparto and organic cotton and hemp cords. These will be available in a range of colours, allowing each piece to be uniquely personalised. At the end of the course, each participant will take home all the pieces they've crea…


A two-day beginner gardening course at Monchique Homestead covering soil, climate-appropriate planting, seed sowing, and hands-on garden bed building, including lunch from the garden both days.
