Battle of the black tubing

We have a small garden here in Citta della Pieve, but the soil is very light and sandy. Plants need … More

Oranges and lemons

The lemon tree we brought from the UK is enjoying basking in the Umbrian sunshine and temperatures of around 30 … More

The other day I spotted a poster advertising what I thought was a plant fair in this nearby town. It … More

As expected, the christening lunch was a wonderful seven course affair. The specialty of the restaurant is fish so the … More

After doing some work in the garden, we have realised just how useful our neighbour’s mediaeval tower is. We were complaining … More

With the arrival of a week’s worth of sunshine and temperatures reaching 24 degrees, cafes have brought out their tables … More

We are one tiny step closer to having a real house. We went to Poggiani, the bathroom suppliers, to collect … More

How do I get a large elderflower root out of the garden? Should I chop down a large honeysuckle that … More

We went into our local car bodyshop (carozzeria) today to get a quote for the damage to our car following … More