By Deborah Tanswell, Head Manager of GELA. The eve of San Juan (June 23 rd ) is a celebration to…
Spain, a country of reservoirs
by Arron T. Shultz, Gela Studios consultant. In Spain there are more than 350 reservoirs with a total storage capacity…
A world above our heads
Did you know The traditional Spanish Masia (farmhouse) roofs were built to last? Hand-made roof tiles, tejas overlap each other…
The Calçots and the Calçotada
Resembling a baby leek, a ‘calçot’ is a type of green onion from Catalonia, picked up young between December and…
Children and Schools
Children and Schools Home schooling is popular within rural expats Some rural villages are offering competitive packages, particularly for young…
Lettuces in December
Gela Studios demonstrates their organic micro-climate gardens that can produce remarkable results. Eco gardener/farmer David Pulido Borobia Arjuna says, “When…
Food For Thought
Food For Thought Don’t Panic It’s Organic Choosing organic food we are buying much more than just food grown naturally…
Fairer Farmer
Fairer Farmer To plough or not to plough, that is the question The debate amongst environmentalists whether to plough our…
Health and wellness
Health and wellness Why washing up can really give you a headache. The “under the weather” feeling, that minor health…