It’s great there is so much to do on the quinta. As I walk around the land, I add to the list of tasks that need to be completed. The to-do list grows, just like the unwanted plants. Commonly known as weeds. For this walk, I arm myself with a bucket, a pair of secateurs…
Tag: Farm
Pruning olive trees, wriggly worms and spring incoming
Over the last two weeks, I’ve learnt so much about trees. Specifically, olive trees. When I arrived in Portugal, my knowledge of trees was limited. Very limited. Actually, that probably goes for most plants. But gradually I am becoming more knowledgeable and more confident in looking after trees. Following the workshop I attended on pruning…
Família and familiar
It’s been an indifferent two weeks since my last blog. The blog where I advised I’d be back to writing weekly. Well, I failed at the first hurdle. However, the main reason for skipping a week was that I returned to the UK to visit my daughters. And they took precedence. While I took my…
Feliz Anos Novo
Happy New Year. For me, 2022 was an instrumental year as I moved to Portugal. I’ve now been living in Portugal for five months and the time has flown by. I am sure 2023 will be a mixture of excitement and challenge. Hopefully in equal measure. The festive period has been quiet for me. I’m…
Azeitonas e azeite de oliva
I’ve still got a lot to learn about azeitonas e azeite de oliva [olives and olive oil]. An awful lot. But I’m pretty pleased with the progress so far. A year ago, did I really believe I would be pressing my own olive oil? Honestly? No. Not least because I didn’t have a clue about…
Let it grow! And residency card update.
It’s been a busy week on the quinta with many small jobs and tasks being completed. A day of heavy rain put halt to outdoor work early in the week although this was soon followed by sunshine. And lots of it. Until now, I’ve not focused on the weather in Portugal. I have to adapt…