Award-winning Turkish garden designer Nilufer Danis has recreated the essence of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, evoking the spirit of the journey and the Galician landscape. Her garden, ‘The Way of St James,’ features a statue symbolizing the pilgrims’ joy, scented jasmine arches, and granite paving stones referencing the traditional path. The garden showcases the beauty of the Galician region and the enduring spirit of the pilgrimage.
Parts of Spain, particularly in the autonomous community of Galicia, have witnessed a sudden surge in common flies, causing distress among residents. The influx has been attributed to a combination of climate conditions and poor agricultural practices, leading to an ideal breeding ground for the insects. Heavy rainfall, high humidity, and excessive use of fertilizers in fields have created an environment conducive to fly reproduction and growth. Despite some local officials denying the severity of the situation, the Galician Federation of Municipalities and Provinces has reported that up to 20 areas in Galicia are affected by the explosion in fly numbers. Experts suggest that addressing the underlying causes through coordinated action by authorities and community involvement could mitigate the issue.
