Regular readers of Postcard from Gibraltar will know that one of my favourite places in Gibraltar is the Alameda Botanical Gardens. So far I have published two posts dedicated solely to this beautiful green space we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep. No matter what the season, there is always something of beauty there. You can find my previous posts them here and here.

Anyone who’s visited the gardens in the past few months will have noticed the arrival of several wooden sculptures, from an ape to plants and now some mythical characters are lurking amongst the trees. They have all been created to mark the bi-centenary of the botanical gardens, and were created by environmental artist Paul Sivell.

The first I heard of the new arrivals was on Instagram, where photos have been appearing recently. As we are enjoying such gorgeous sunny autumnal weather at the moment, I took myself off for a lovely walk earlier this week to investigate.

The sun was shining and although it’s well into autumn, the place is still as green and lush as ever. On my way to find the Green Men I passed a few of the other large wooden sculptures.

This ape sits above carvings of two of the Rock’s national plant species the Gibraltar Campion and Gibraltar Candytuft.

I found myself in one of the most beautiful spots in the gardens, the Lions Pond. Here is where the Green Men are hiding.

But where are they? 

Can you spot any of them?

There are four of them in total and they are all stunning.

I don’t know whether they have names. I think they should do – don’t you?

How wonderful to have these wise faces looking out at you from the trunks of these beautiful mature trees.

They are such a wonderful addition to the Lions Pond area.

If you should find yourself in the Alameda Gardens, I really would recommend you seeking out the Green Men and paying them a visit.