All edible: nasturtiums, two kinds of sage, tomatoes (gift from @bubbva), parsley, bell pepper, serrano pepper, rosemary, thyme basil and (in front) variegated pineapple mint from Jeffrey and John – and it really does smell like pineapple! Will have to experiment making some tropical drinks with that. Let’s see, I have cachaça and mango juice…… Continue reading Balcony Garden
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Flowers in the Windows
One of the many things I enjoy about Italy is the flowers. Italians love flowers, and not just in gardens: they grow them in every available corner. Particularly in the mountains, the displays can be spectacular. Bormio Red geraniums are a favorite. Bergamo, June Even shop windows can be decorated with flowers. Varenna, April And… Continue reading Flowers in the Windows
Commuting with Nature – Observations Along the Railway
It’s ironic that, having moved to a beautiful place more or less in the country, I now commute into the city for work. I’m usually out of the house 12 hours a day, and don’t get much time to enjoy the natural beauties that surround me at home. But there’s still plenty of nature to… Continue reading Commuting with Nature – Observations Along the Railway
Gardening: In Italy, a Man’s Home is His Orto
^ Fresh produce from our garden. The zucchine aren’t supposed to be that shape; they had long skinny ends which I cut off because they were rotting; the uneven growth might be due to uneven watering (we’re still learning). I also need to learn to look more closely at the tomatoes before I cut them.… Continue reading Gardening: In Italy, a Man’s Home is His Orto