Eco-tourism

One of the hidden ecological treasures of Europe is the Picos de Europa. These mountains in the North of Spain contain species of butterflies and meadow plants that are unique to the region. There are also vultures, wild boar, brown bears and mountain goats. It is an bird-watchers paradise, but do not expect it to be hot and bring the water-proofs as every time I have been there it has rained!

Holiday Villa in Asturias

Garlic

1m square bed

• Chesnok Red (3 bulbs)
• Elephant garlic - corners and centre

Border under Holly

Moldovan Purple (3 bulbs)

Frost and Trees

We had a severe (-2 or -3) frost late in May and this took the tops off the potatos but those that were under the apple tree were not affected. So tree shelter is useful for protecting tender crops when they are first outside.
This is another good argument for mixing trees with land used for vegetable growth.

Bread Making

Do not allow it to over-rise as it becomes too sticky and does not rise properly the next time.

Flour the tins before you put the loaves in or they might stick!

Bread Making

Do not allow it to over-rise as it becomes too sticky and does not rise properly the next time.

Flour the tins before you put the loaves in or they might stick!

Garlic Planted

Planted 3 bulbs of Moldovan Purple and 2 bulbs of regular garlic.
So about 27 Moldovan and 16 regular.

Last Sowing for Green Manure

This is the last weekend for sowing green manure.

Sow white cress to cover the ground and suppress weeds. It takes three weeks to grow and can be dug in even for garlic sowing.