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First Funghi 2023
Autumn is the time for funghi collecting, and these woodlands are very fruitful. Unfortunately we have no idea about the different types of funghi, and which are safe to eat. Further up the hill, much of the land has requires a licence to collect, as many people come up from the towns to collect the… Continue reading First Funghi 2023
‘Magic Faraway Tree’
Most recent land clearance/ tidy up completed September 2023. The walk through from Walnut Grove to the Back of Beyond, with a steep Chestnut bank. During winter 2020 a tree had fallen and blocked the path. It had been partially cleared in 2021. All one chestnut tree, but over the years it has been pollarded.… Continue reading ‘Magic Faraway Tree’
Campocatino
A Favourite Day Out! 24th August 2023 As one of our favourite places to visit, Campocatino is also on our list of places to take visitors. It takes around 40 minutes to reach, passing Vagli Sotto, a village on the side of a man-made reservoir with various tourist attractions. The reservoir is filled by water… Continue reading Campocatino
Caught in the Act
We managed to catch the little blighters last night. They didn’t seem phased by the torchlight shining on them, but ran off when Mark shouted at them! Pictures taken at night from a distance.
Clearing Clematis
Part 2 Today, Tuesday, and the heat is rising again, making us feel rather lethargic. However, managed to get the rest of the strimming completed, but not so the scraping and clearing, which I am getting behind on.
Visit from the Pigs!
Last night we had a visit from the Wild Boar – Cinghiale. They dig up the land searching for roots and grubs. Unfortunately one of our freshly mowed areas, got the once over. It seems they appreciate our freshly mown land, as it saves them having to do so much work! We did our best… Continue reading Visit from the Pigs!
Tackling the Clematis!
Each time we come over, we seem to have a different force of nature to tackle. 2023 appears to be the year of the wild clematis (Old Man’s Beard). It is growing wild on every roadside, and in every woodland. Many trees have become overwhelmed by it. Presumably this is due to the mild winter,… Continue reading Tackling the Clematis!
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Welcome to Casa Gialla. Hope you enjoy reading of our adventures in Garfagnana, Northern Tuscany, Italy.