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Monthly Archives: May 2016

Morsels in strawberry jam

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Les Jardins d'ici
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Happy_Strawberry_MG_7468We spent a lot of time making strawberry jam last week, as we wanted to keep the morsels intact.
Some may prefer more time-saving options.

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In loving memory

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Les Jardins d'ici
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Southover_Grange_Gardens_MG_7071Are fruit trees dedicated to late people in public spaces a good idea and who can pick and eat the fruit?

 

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La Plantelière

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Les Jardins d'ici
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Planteliere_MG_5602La Plantelière is a public space dedicated to the discovery of nature and the exploration of sustainable gardening practices. Located near Aurillac, it is a great place to learn about fruit trees.

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In front of the students’ eyes

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Les Jardins d'ici
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Labo4_MG_6622A mile away from “Le jardin d’Aurillac”, there is an abandoned orchard just in front of the university campus where students learn to “innovate and enhance the agricultural products of the region”*.

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Raw energy

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Les Jardins d'ici
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Tulips2_MG_6535Back to Aurillac for a few days at the end of April. Oranges and greens in cold winds.

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Unexpected stars in Chaplin’s World

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Les Jardins d'ici
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TheTramp_MG_6035Chaplin’s World museum, set in the Swiss house where the artist spent the last 25 years of his life, opened on 16 April in Corsier sur Vevey. To me the stars of the day were not only the movie stars, but also the fruit trees in and outside the Manoir de Ban’s park. Continue reading →

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