Note – 2024-11-10 12:22
@khusky and I have been collecting olives today. We collect by hand rather than hit the branches with sticks or use machinery. It takes much longer and is not as efficient but in a funny sort of way i...
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Note – 2024-08-26 10:45
Today's pick from the garden. Think some hot and spicy sriracha sauce might be coming up
Note – 2024-08-16 08:20
Friday is watering day for us here in the campo. Great to see the olive and lemon trees being nourished in the morning sun. Our young avocados and apples need it every couple of days. Rewarding.
Note – 2024-06-17 07:51
Our trusty sun/solar oven at work early this morning. A dhal curry is gently going to cook for hours during the day. We bought this oven some 15+ years ago and its given excellent service. Anybody wit...
Note – 2024-03-23 15:49
Been a busy couple of days working on the land. My neighbour, Antonio, has been helping us install a piped irrigation system. Will save us much manual effort this spring and summer as well as being mu...
Note – 2024-03-16 12:00
The darling buds of Spring! Don't think I've ever seen our mandarin, orange and lemon trees with so many early season buds. The mulberry tree looking good too. Just been out sorting out our watering s...
Note – 2023-07-26 16:06
Looking forward to this tonight. A home grown tomato and basil salad with locally sourced garlic and drizzled with a friends olive oil. The simple things in life are the best