Food Forest in the Mountains of Monchique
A living ecosystem in progress — where trees, herbs, and soil life form a regenerative classroom for all ages.
Growing Knowledge — Cultivating the Future
Open Green Lab Algarve explores how we can live in balance with nature. We plant, learn, and share — from forest gardens and local ecology to solar and water systems that respect the land around us.
Explore our workProjects
Solar Cookers & Off‑Grid Energy
Simple, local ways to capture sunlight for cooking and small power — prototypes for daily self‑reliance.
Water Cycles & Greywater Systems
Understanding how water moves through land and life. DIY filtration, monitoring and creative reuse.
Workshops & Learning
- Planting for Resilience — learn to design layers of a food forest.
- Solar & Simple Tech — explore how technology can support nature instead of exploiting it.
- Water Wisdom — sense, measure and celebrate the flow that sustains our gardens.
Community
We’re creating an open space for exchange — a community where growers, makers, and dreamers connect beyond chat apps.
Join the Discussion
Conversations on forest gardening, solar living, water care, and regenerative culture. A calm corner of the web for shared learning.
About
Open Green Lab Algarve is an independent community initiative based in the mountains of Monchique. We blend ecological design, permaculture, and gentle technology to nurture resilience and creativity. Our aim is to reconnect people with land and each other.