The Tree Connection
The Tree Connection by Suzanne Radford Published The Portugal News October 2024 Sir Isaac Newton was a fan of trees, and so was Buddha,...
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Suzanne Radford
Nov 54 min read
A Green Prescription
A Green Prescription for Health & Wellbeing By Suzanne Radford Published The Portugal News September 2023 A walk in nature to be taken...
Suzanne Radford
Jul 10, 20223 min read
Spirit of Wood
José Maurício share's his story and passion for nature and how he creates sculptures out of wood.
Suzanne Radford
Oct 19, 20213 min read
Chasing waterfalls
By Suzanne Radford Published in Tomorrow magazine in the October 2021 edition. Not so much a chase but a slow meander, looking and...
Suzanne Radford
Jun 6, 20213 min read
Renature Monchique
The recovery of local trees and the restoration of the health of the land are the key drivers behind the Renature Monchique initiative.
Suzanne Radford
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Waters Run Deep
By Suzanne Radford Published in Tomorrow magazine in the March 2021 edition. Looking across rolling hills towards the Barragem de...
Suzanne Radford
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Cooking Up A Feast This Christmas
By Suzanne Radford Published in Tomorrow magazine in the December 2020 edition. In the words of the poet, George Wither, “So now is come...
Suzanne Radford
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Studio Bongard Opens Its Doors to Nature
Sylvain and Tara Bongard open their new gallery space and sculpture garden at their Quinta do Pomar Velho, Monchique.
Suzanne Radford
Aug 3, 20203 min read
Monchique - A Perfect Staycation
Sitting in the forest with spectacular views to the coast, the town of Monchique and the surrounding area has long been an attraction ...
Suzanne Radford
Jul 28, 20204 min read
The Cork Oak Connection
A thermal barrier used by NASA, a liquid stopper since the times of Ancient Greece and the stuff of cricket balls, packed to their core.
Suzanne Radford
Jul 28, 20204 min read
Bringing Nature Indoors
Long walks in nature and trips to the beach may be limited at the moment, but there are still ways we can get our nature fix.
Suzanne Radford
Apr 14, 20202 min read
Lockdown – An Invitation to Refresh, Replenish and Rejuvenate
As we enter another month of lockdown how many of us are feeling the effects of ‘cabin fever’? One way to help manage anxiety is to focus...
Suzanne Radford
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Stop and Smell the Wildflowers…
The poet, William Wordsworth wrote about daffodils, “besides the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze…” and here...
Suzanne Radford
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Cuckoo!
No, I haven’t in my isolation gone there yet! I am sitting working at my desk (kitchen table) with the doors open listening to the call,...
Suzanne Radford
Mar 23, 20202 min read
Think Green Instead of Blue and Listen to the Sounds of Nature
When I’m leading forest bathing walks, I offer people invitations to open the senses and help them relax. New evidence suggests that...
Suzanne Radford
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Forest Bathing Algarve
It’s a beautiful day in the forest around Monchique. My senses are awakened by a cool breeze lightly brushing my face and the sound of...
Suzanne Radford
Dec 18, 20193 min read
Walking Talking and Writing – The Last Chapter of 2019
How would I describe the past few months? Inspiring, diverse, enjoyable and challenging at times. Overall, enlightening. Here are a few...
Suzanne Radford
Aug 18, 20191 min read
Voices From The Fire – Stories From Monchique
In August 2018 wildfires tore through a large area of the Serra de Monchique region in Southern Portugal where I live. I spent the next...
Suzanne Radford
Aug 5, 20192 min read
Living In Natures Way
I live on a mountain surrounded by trees and plants and it reinforces my love of nature and the great outdoors. It has always been there,...
Suzanne Radford
Apr 12, 20193 min read
Spring Break, Retreat to Nature
Research shows time spent in nature can reduce stress and improve the body’s immune system and mood. According to a report from the...
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