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I managed to grow some measly peas, but they are helping to keep us in the veg. The dog sleeping on them did not help. They go well mixed with rice. This variety looks like the UK “Sugar Snap†but they are not sweet. They are of the “Carouby de Maussane†variety. I got them from Madeira e Madeira Lda., Alfandanga. I will try potting a few under some shade.
This is our usual walk. This was one was taken one late evening towards the end of April. I found the view at picturesque. It varies with the atmospheric conditions.
Managed some favas (broadbeans). I have discovered it is best to eat them young before they fully develop and the testa (skin) hardens. That way they simply melt in your mouth.
Lost my cove galega (Portuguese cabbage) which forms part of our staple diet. I managed to get by on wild fennel (funcho selvagem) for greens. It’s better now. We have a bit of cabbage, leeks, lettuce, portuguese basil and the previous mentioned measly peas.
I got a decent amounts of loquats this year from my trees. The two I grew from seed turned out to have grown true. They are the “Americana†variety and produce large tasty easy to peel fruit. I have kept some in the freezer to make jam.
In order to comply with the local fire hazard regulations I have been keeping my grass and weeds short. I am doing a second pass which I hope to finish in May. It is looking decent. It just requires a lot of man hours as I am working with only a strimmer and a lawnmower. Outstanding Bosch!
Leaving “The meadow†for last. It looks amazing when the miniature dandelions bloom during the day. The bees seem a bit thin on the ground. I haven’t seen the bee keepers on the property across the road for awhile.
It looks like a very good year for almonds. The spring rain whilst not heavy really helped with growth and fruit development.
My olives are growing , albeit slowly. I am trying to hurry some of them along with better irrigation.
I am growing a few orange trees this year. Hopefully I will grow them better than my failed attempt in 2015. I am more experienced now.
The grass I collect with the Bosch “rota-tek speedy cut†lawnmover makes very good compost. It is ready in about three weeks. I just add some ash, urine and vegetable kitchen waste into the mix. And of'course some water now.
That’s hope it went in April. 🙂 Thank you for reading.