The first two weekends of November we harvested the olives for the first time on the Pianacci! When we bought the land in 2015, we could barely recognize the olive… Read More
Olive Harvest 2017
Categoria: Agriculture
Finally the rain came!!
Never new a bit of rain could bring such a relief! After months of draught and heath, some heavenly water means more than refreshment and drinks for thirsty plants; finally… Read More
New forecart
It took me a while to decide whether to buy a forecart or not and where to order it. I believe it is not very energy-effective to make the horses… Read More
Keeping Fit
Last December, Ria (Rio van’t Kaleihof) arrived on the Amiata Mountain. She is a beautiful, big and steady 6-year old mare carrying a foal. After her arrival, I gave her… Read More
Grass Sowing
Yes, it is a bit late in the season, but only now the land was ready for sowing. So, we took the chance and mixed some oats, ryegrass, alfalfa and… Read More
Bees in winter
Even though it is not cold yet, we brought our various beehives in a warmer environment and prepared them for the winter. Living on the Amiata mountain, we are very… Read More