I have just seen that with the latest push on the Marche BBQ event and other fundraising that continues, the magical barrier of £10,000 has been exceeded.
I came across a strange looking creature when clearing the compost heap last year, but thought nothing more about them, until this year. It looks like a mini lobster, but after some searching hav discovered it is called a mole cricket.
...as I posted a reply, but couldn't see it. Anyway, it looks like a double post - here and myabruzzohome thread.Here is my reply again - Admin I'm sure sort out the duplication.Hi Julie,Olive picking normally takes place from early October for pickling and from early to late November for oil.The work regulations here won't allow you to do this work, either paid or unpaid, so your best bet is to find accommodation where they have an olive grove and you could offer to help out.As far as I know, this isn't illegal, assuming that you don't require workers rights!I will send you a private message.Russ
Hi Julie,Olive picking normally takes place from early October for pickling and from early to late November for oil.The work regulations here won't allow you to do this work, either paid or unpaid, so your best bet is to find accommodation where they have an olive grove and you could offer to help out. I will send you a private message.Russ
Try the http://www.autoeurope.com address and not .it, as the are more expensive!I've always found them really reasonable and having done a quick check $1137 (about £700) for 30 days seems pretty good.Loaning a car for hire may have insurance implications, so anyone thinking of doing this should check with their insurer.
...especially if the paved area extends well beyond it's root spread. I'm guessing you left a space around the trunk, but this area receives very little water when it rains. As well as yellowing and dropping leaves, another sign is the olives themselves. Take a good look and again I'm guessing they will be looking slightly dehydrated.A long slow waterering to ensure the water gets deep into the soil is what I'd recommend. Dig out a small hole near to the trunk, but not right next to it and run a hose into it. Just have the water turned on enough to trickle in and leave it for several hours. If you have the pressure to high, the water will just run off and you'll end up with a huge water bill. After, use old grass cuttings to surround the trunk to keep the mositure from evaporating. Hopefully this should do the trick, although you may need to repeat every couple of weeks during the summer.
... perseverance is the keyword.We commenced a similar journey over 3 years ago and finally opened our b &b in May of this year. Lots of trials and tribulations and wanting to throw in the towel on many an occasion. Much like you, I got thoroughly pee'd off with "piano, piano". Other half is Italian, so this was normal. Anyway, we kept at it and here we are.It'll be worth it when you get there, you know it will.
I'm guessing that it's about the same down here. Woken at 3.30am by howling winds in Northern Abruzzo and ventured outside to put furniture away, rather than have it blown into Marche. It was hotter in the open air than it was inside at 31c!Srong winds forecast again for tonight and tomorrow morning, but a respite for a few days from these high temps to follow.I have to complain about the weather - I'm British!
..... before I started my new life here in Italy, insurance was my occupation. I specialised in property, so might be able to help. What's your issue? PM me if you don't want to go into detail in the open.
...... I've got an infestation of Colarado Potato beetle! Horrible things that even the chickens won't eat. They are voracious eaters and stripped all the leaves from 2 or 3 plants overnight! I removed by hand and then disposed of them in some old vinegar.Reading up on these, they appear to be a huge problem in North America, but I didn't expect to see them here. Chemical pesticidesseem to be the only way to deal with them, but I'd really rather not use these.Does anyone have any experience of dealing with these?Russ
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...as I posted a reply, but couldn't see it. Anyway, it looks like a double post - here and myabruzzohome thread.Here is my reply again - Admin I'm sure sort out the duplication.Hi Julie,Olive picking normally takes place from early October for pickling and from early to late November for oil.The work regulations here won't allow you to do this work, either paid or unpaid, so your best bet is to find accommodation where they have an olive grove and you could offer to help out.As far as I know, this isn't illegal, assuming that you don't require workers rights!I will send you a private message.Russ
Hi Julie,Olive picking normally takes place from early October for pickling and from early to late November for oil.The work regulations here won't allow you to do this work, either paid or unpaid, so your best bet is to find accommodation where they have an olive grove and you could offer to help out. I will send you a private message.Russ
Try the http://www.autoeurope.com address and not .it, as the are more expensive!I've always found them really reasonable and having done a quick check $1137 (about £700) for 30 days seems pretty good.Loaning a car for hire may have insurance implications, so anyone thinking of doing this should check with their insurer.
...especially if the paved area extends well beyond it's root spread. I'm guessing you left a space around the trunk, but this area receives very little water when it rains. As well as yellowing and dropping leaves, another sign is the olives themselves. Take a good look and again I'm guessing they will be looking slightly dehydrated.A long slow waterering to ensure the water gets deep into the soil is what I'd recommend. Dig out a small hole near to the trunk, but not right next to it and run a hose into it. Just have the water turned on enough to trickle in and leave it for several hours. If you have the pressure to high, the water will just run off and you'll end up with a huge water bill. After, use old grass cuttings to surround the trunk to keep the mositure from evaporating. Hopefully this should do the trick, although you may need to repeat every couple of weeks during the summer.
..... I try and stop saying is "that wouldn't be allowed to happen in the UK"!
... perseverance is the keyword.We commenced a similar journey over 3 years ago and finally opened our b &b in May of this year. Lots of trials and tribulations and wanting to throw in the towel on many an occasion. Much like you, I got thoroughly pee'd off with "piano, piano". Other half is Italian, so this was normal. Anyway, we kept at it and here we are.It'll be worth it when you get there, you know it will.
I'm guessing that it's about the same down here. Woken at 3.30am by howling winds in Northern Abruzzo and ventured outside to put furniture away, rather than have it blown into Marche. It was hotter in the open air than it was inside at 31c!Srong winds forecast again for tonight and tomorrow morning, but a respite for a few days from these high temps to follow.I have to complain about the weather - I'm British!
..... before I started my new life here in Italy, insurance was my occupation. I specialised in property, so might be able to help. What's your issue? PM me if you don't want to go into detail in the open.
.....but I'll be out there in the morning to make sure another batch haven't hatched! It's like Gremlins IIhttp://felderfarm.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/potato-beetle-larvae1.jpg
...... I've got an infestation of Colarado Potato beetle! Horrible things that even the chickens won't eat. They are voracious eaters and stripped all the leaves from 2 or 3 plants overnight! I removed by hand and then disposed of them in some old vinegar.Reading up on these, they appear to be a huge problem in North America, but I didn't expect to see them here. Chemical pesticidesseem to be the only way to deal with them, but I'd really rather not use these.Does anyone have any experience of dealing with these?Russ