As it comes up towards Christmas there is less you can do in the garden. Perhaps it is time for gardeners tips to help you dream of your perfect spring garden.

The mix of plants  varies according to location and a gardeners peccadilloes. Bulbs are a firm favourite from Africa to Zetland. The range and selection is enormous and you are seldom disappointed for the first season at least.

Snowdrops followed by Aconites and Daffodils start the spring show. A bold splash of colour from Primroses, Primulas and Tulips above will kick start your garden patch.
Rockeries look a picture in spring as the smaller plants get to bloom their socks off.
My personal favourite is the Rhododendrons and Azalea bed below.

Alternative Spring In Madeira

• Monte Palace Tropical Garden
• Madeira Botanical Garden
• Orchid Garden
• Palheiro Gardens
• Santa Catarina Park
• Municipal Garden also known as the Donna Amélia Garden
• Parque Municipal do Monte
• Quinta Jardins do Imperador
• Quinta Palmeira
• Jardim de Santa Luzia
• Quinta das Cruzes
• Jardim do Almirante Reis
• Parque de Santa Catarina
• Quinta Vigia
• Jardim do Hospício Princesa D. Maria Amélia
• Magnólia a wonderful park and garden located near Funchal,

Or view these gardens from Madeira web cam