The history of Póvoa Palhaça in Fundao, one of the two villages our farm sits between.
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August 11, 2026
Smart switches with solar systems
July 27, 2026
I have finally mastered using smart switches and devices that turn on and off based on my solar system’s battery percentage. The idea is simple: make full use of solar power when the batteries are full, and stop unnecessary things drawing power when the batteries are low. It took a while to get the logic right, but it’s now running quietly in the background across several systems on the farm.
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2026 Organic Farming Certificate
June 21, 2026
This we we have again passed the organic farming controls and received are organic farming certificate for our permaculture farm
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Market in Mata Da Rainha
May 11, 2026
We are co-running a market in mata da rainha village where people can buy, sell or swap items or come and socialise.
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What to do in the garden in May in portugal.
April 28, 2026
The time to plant summer vegetables is upon us, if not already here. If you haven’t got everything read its time to drop what you are doing, buy your seedlings or seeds and get planting!
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Permaculture Videographer wanted
April 26, 2026
Join our permaculture community as a videographer volunteer. Off-grid farm and education centre in central Portugal, as a videographer and use your skills to help us while we teach you everything about permaculture.
more “Permaculture Videographer wanted”Buying land in Portugal
April 12, 2026
The general steps for buying land in Portugal, including the law, top tips and the costs and where to look.
more “Buying land in Portugal”Markets local to Fundão
April 12, 2026
Please find a list of local markets to Fundão, Penamacor and Fundão. The area where our farm is located. Here you can buy, sell and swap local produce, artisanal items, home made items and second hand items.
more “Markets local to Fundão”The Yield of an Olive Tree
March 1, 2026
At our farm, nothing from the olive tree is wasted. From timber and leaves to fruit and oil, every part has value. The olive tree is not just a crop — it is a complete system.
more “The Yield of an Olive Tree”Useful shops in Fundao and Castelo Branco portugal for farm life
February 4, 2026
This page list some useful shops people living near Keela Permaculture Farm in the Fundao area
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Janurary in the vegtable garden and farm
January 19, 2026
What to do in the garden in January. We are seeding, planting and managing this in the vegetable garden on our permaculture farm in Portugal.
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Homebirth in Portugal
January 1, 2026
We chose to have a homebirth as the hospitals around here do not encourage natural births. We gave birth at home in a birthing pool with a registered midwife and doula.
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Restaurants in Fundao
September 13, 2025
Recommended Restaurants in Fundao: a cheap option, a nice option, an Oriental option, and a vegan option.
more “Restaurants in Fundao”What is the weather like at Keela
August 11, 2025
Check out what the weather is going to be like while at Keela Permaculture in Mata Da Rainha, Fundao, Portugal
more “What is the weather like at Keela”Volunteer during our courses
August 1, 2025
Volunteer during our permaculture courses and receive a discount on the course.
more “Volunteer during our courses”Rivers and Lakes to swim near Fundao and Penamacore
July 22, 2025
Please find a list of places to go for a swim and cool in he hot summers when visiting Keela Permaculture Farm, which is located between Fundao and Castelo Branco
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How to manage invasive Mimosa trees
April 18, 2025
How to manage mimosa and invasive species trees. How to kill mimosa trees and what uses do mimosa trees have.
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What to do in the garden in April in portugal
April 2, 2025
What to do in the garden in April in portugal. The time to plant summer vegetables is coming soon, if not already here. It’s time to ensure we have everything ready to plant our summer vegetables and crops.
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March in the garden and farm
March 9, 2025
What to do in the garden in March. The time to plant summer vegetables is coming very soon, so we are ensuring we have everything ready to plant our summer vegetables and crops.
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February in the garden and farm
February 2, 2025
What to do in the garden in February. We are seeding, planting and managing this in the vegetable garden on our permaculture farm in Portugal.
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Monthly open days are doing great
February 1, 2025
We have been running our monthly open days for six months, and everyone has been full. We are very grateful for everyone coming to visit the farm for a workshop and nice food
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Permaculture Apprentice Wanted
January 1, 2025
We are looking for five permaculture apprentices in 2025 to join the Keela Permaculture Farm team. It is ideal for permaculture enthusiasts who want to start their own homestead, become a farm manager or become a permaculture teacher.
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Breed Worms Like a Pro
December 9, 2024
This article was published in Permaculture Magazine. I have a subscription to this magazine and can highly recommend it. Click here to subscribe to Permaculture magazine.
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October in the garden Portugal
October 9, 2024
This is what we are doing in October on our farm in central Portugal.
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October 9, 2024
New certified PDC Students
Scouts visit scouts group farm experience.
September 2, 2024
We have 28 scouts visiting us for nearly a week to experience farm life and participate in the programs happening at Keela Permaculture Farm. They worked in the vegetable.
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Organic Farm in Portugal
September 1, 2024
After three years of bureaucracy and inspections from Sativa, Keela is now listed as a certified Organic Farm in Portugal and is on the EU register of certified organic farms as Laurence Manchee (the founder and trading name of Keela).
more “Organic Farm in Portugal”First of our monthly Open days
August 30, 2024
In August 2024, we had the first of our new monthly open day, and it was fully booked with 50 people! A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped out; we had an enjoyable day.
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Permaculture Apprentice Portugal – paid job
January 9, 2024
Keela Permaculture Farm is seeking a Permaculture apprentice who would like to gain experience teaching and hosting Permaculture courses wanted
more “Permaculture Apprentice Portugal – paid job”Yoga Immersion with Sudhir and Anya plus Intro to Permaculture
December 22, 2023
26th May -2nd June 2024, Keela Permaculture Farm in central Portugal.
Yoga Immersion in Nature
In 2024, we are excited to combine our retreat hosts into a Yoga immersion. A fully authentic experience with two yoga teacher trainers and a certified permaculture educator to introduce you to Permaculture. Sudhir Rishi will join us from Sthira Yoga, India, and Anya from Yoga in English from Berlin.
