If you’ve read any of my posts about working in a vineyard, you’ll be coming to realise that a vineyard’s work is never done. Each season brings a different requirement. Obviously harvesting grapes in autumn, then there is pruning in winter. And spring in the vineyard? It’s all about disbudding. Continue Reading
Spring in the vineyards can be a stressful time here in France. From March into May is the time when, like many trees, the vines start to bud. Called bud burst in vineyard speak. But these sensitive buds are also very prone to frost. And some years are definitely worseContinue Reading
If you are a regular reader of my website posts, you probably know that I love re-using, recycling and not letting things go to waste. So let’s consider the humble or pesky, depending on your point of view, dandelion. When I was growing up I loved its happy yellow colour.Continue Reading
In the scheme of life I recently lost my garden virginity. There, I admit it. I have come to gardening late in life, but happily I can now boast that I have found a great and new passion. Since losing my garden virginity I have had not one, not two,Continue Reading
Winter here in France is the time to prepare the garden. Time to get it ready for spring and planting things. This winter has been fluctuating dramatically, giving me teasing glimpses now and then of spring to come. The odd dash of sunshine. The hint of warmth in the day.Continue Reading
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