Yes here the nature takes care of itself ! The warm humid air coming down the Portuguese coast and the volcanic soil certainly helps and the plants are more than alive here I can tell you ) This guy is sitting pretty considering the current climate and he sure has as you have seen a lot of fruit and all year round !! thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave me your thoughts haphazard-hstead !! Seems from your account name you might be living an alternative life style too ?