Tag: l’orto
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Rain rain rain
Although we cannot complain as the weather is affecting some people in much worse ways, I must say that the constant weekend rain has started getting at me quite badly. I try and go out anyway, but mud is everywhere and there’s only so much you can do. Not everything was gloomy, though. We had…
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Jerusalem artichokes
I am still enjoying my own Jerusalem artichokes, which I stored in the unused dishwasher and found like this: quite a spectacular sight. Having some leftovers after a big roast (oil, salt & pepper), I decided to improvise a curry (Italian style): I stirfried a small onion, with some chilli flakes, turmeric and curry powder.…
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Ready for the season
So husband has a few tools now and is immunised against tetanus. Has had a go at digging and manuring and is surprisingly happy with it. The rubbish from his plot is mostly cleared and I got him some daffs for Valentine’s day, and some ranunculus that need planting. My greenhouse is fixed – courtesy…
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Aching all over with a warm feeling!
The buds are bursting out of their scales on most plants, and the wind of the last couple of days was warm though quite strong: it blew away one of my greenhouse tents and down my greenhouse door (a blessing in disguise, really, as I found a couple of lost bits which had made it wobble for…
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The allotment of Eden
After a bad day at work I decided I needed some carefree time all for myself, and no thought of studying whatsoever. So I got a day off and spent it all outside: in the garden, which is now much tidier and shows the emering bulbs that were previosly buried in overgrown grass and weeds;…
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Finally a bit of sun
I must say that the tinsely bit of sun we got today made a huge difference to my gardening motivation. And so did going to the allotment with my husband: it’s a nice feeling looking up and see that he is digging. I have unearthed another ten or so paint cans and tubs and cut…
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Husband got a plot!
After 8 months in the waiting list, and an incredible series of defections (there were 5 plots to choose from), we’ve got a small addition to our growing space. Hubby got wellies and gloves, and a kneeler pad (he is still in need of a tetanus jab, though), and today we went down to clear…
About Me
M.Paola Andreoni
I got the first allotment in 2007 (in the UK) and started growing my own food for the first time. Learning as I went along was not enough, so I studied some horticulture. I am striving to abide by organic principles. Brexit gave me a new life in the Netherlands, and two new plots by a nature reserve.
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