Green Manure: Nourishing the Soil, Protecting the Future
What is Green Manure? Green manure is an ancient and valuable agricultural practice that involves sowing a mix of different plant species chosen for their ability to produce a significant amount of biomass. During the winter, this cover crop helps protect the
Even the Rams do their part!
With the arrival of April, a new milking season begins. But what does that actually mean? Sheep only produce milk after giving birth to a lamb, in order to nurse and raise it. This is the true and only reason behind milk
Spring Milk: The White Gold of Pecorino Gran Riserva
When spring drives away winter and temperatures grow milder, the pastures burst into full abundance! Alongside common grass, clover and sulla begin to emerge—key components of the sheep’s diet. The pasture stays tender and sweet, and the sheep fully enjoy this
April and the Wildflower Honey
April and Wildflower Honey: Nature’s Sweet Awakening With the arrival of April, the first gentle warmth of spring awakens not only the fields but also our tireless bees. It is precisely during this time that intense work begins in the hives,
Our Fava Bean Ravioli Recipe from Podere il Casale
These fava bean ravioli are everyone’s favorite springtime dish. Fava beans have an irresistibly buttery texture, and as a ravioli filling for ravioli, they evoke spring with every bite you take. Here are the ingredients and the method: For the pasta dought:
THE PRUNING OF OLIVES!
At Podere Il Casale, the olive tree pruning season has begun! Pruning olive trees is a fundamental practice to ensure the health of the tree and the production of high-quality olives. This stage plays a crucial role in the olive tree’s life
April in the garden: the first fruits of spring
April in the Garden: The Awakening of the Earth and the First Fruits of Spring April is the month when the garden fully awakens, and nature once again surprises us with its ancient, vital rhythms. In our organically managed field, artichokes
PODERE IL CASALE COOKBOOK
"Podere Il Casale. Stories of Family, Food, and Tuscan Countryside" was born from the desire to tell the story of a special place and the people who bring it to life every day. A Brief History of Podere Il Casale Founded over
Honey cake
It is a perfect spring cake that recalls the beginning of the honey harvest. With the Honey of the Farm Il Casale we have studied this simple but delicious recipe for a sweet breakfast or for an energetic afternoon snack! Ingredients: 3
SPRING GARDEN – SEEDLINGS IN THE GREENHOUSE & OUR COMPOST
After delving into the topic of biodynamic gardening and hot-bed seedbeds in our January-February article (you can read it here: https://podereilcasale.com/it/la-vita-nellorto-biologico-di-podere-il-casale), we continue our journey exploring the growth of the seeds we planted in January and protected in the greenhouse.