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Author Archives: Les Jardins d'ici
In front of the students’ eyes
A 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”*.
Raw energy
Back to Aurillac for a few days at the end of April. Oranges and greens in cold winds.
Unexpected stars in Chaplin’s World
Chaplin’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
Jardins de Suisse
How well are fruit trees taken care of in Switzerland?
I took advantage of a week in the canton of Fribourg and around Vevey on Lake Geneva to have a look. Here are a few captioned pictures taken during my trip.
Some progress
The garden of Aurillac is still hardly taken care of. However, there is progress in the garden of Saint Simon.
Pruning: when and why?
Apples, pears and stone fruit such as plums and cherries are pruned at different times of year. Although many people don’t do it, it brings great benefits, and is quite an enjoyable activity.
Our last apples of the year
We are running out of stock. An opportunity to assess our storage choices and provide a few tips.
Easy planting
Planting fruit trees requires much less effort than growing vegetables. And a tree grows faster than we think! Planet carers and home-grown fruit lovers, here are some easy tips for you.
Christmas highlights
Family gathering and special treats were at the menu of our Christmas delights in Aurillac.
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