The Rest of the Land
Winter at Podere Il Casale With the arrival of winter, Podere Il Casale enters a period of slow rest. The bare vines and uncultivated fields may seem quiet and still, but in reality, they are preparing the soil for a new
Bees at winter rest
How Bees Prepare for Winter Rest and Natural Varroa Treatment With the arrival of autumn, the bees at Podere Il Casale enter a crucial phase of their cycle: preparing for their winter rest. Shorter days and cooler temperatures reduce nectar gathering activity,
A Burst of Colors and Flavors with our winter garden
The Winter Garden at Podere Il Casale: A Burst of Colors and Flavors As the cold season arrives, nature seems to slow down, but our garden at Podere Il Casale tells a different story: that of a land that never stops
The birth of lambs
When Nature Slows Down and Milk Belongs to the Lambs At Podere Il Casale, November is a special month. It’s the time of year when nature shifts its rhythm, becoming slower, quieter, and more introspective. The days grow shorter, the air
Early sowing of pasture
Pasture Seeding at Podere Il Casale: a Story of Wheat, Sheep, and Biodiversity Every year, between August and September, Podere Il Casale begins a fundamental phase of our organic farming: pasture seeding. This is no ordinary sowing—it is done earlier than the
October in the Casale Organic Garden with Saffron and Seasonal Vegetables
Autumn at Podere Il Casale is a time of precious harvests and vibrant colors. Among the most announced treasures of our organic garden is Saffron, the famous “golden spice,” which begins to bloom and be harvested in October. Each flower is
The Saffron of Podere Il Casale
The Saffron Harvest Season Has Arrived! During the harvest season in October, the flowers must be collected at dawn each day, before their petals open and reveal their pistils — which, once dried, become the saffron threads we use as a
The Birth of Podere Il Casale’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
With the arrival of autumn, the landscape takes on new colors. In our fields, one of the most anticipated moments of the year begins: the olive harvest. It is a time filled with rich aromas, hands at work, and ancient traditions
The Journey of the Olives to Pressing
September and October are not just months of harvest at Podere Il Casale: even the olives in our fields experience a decisive moment in their cycle. It’s the beginning of ripening, and this year the first harvest will take place at
FROM THE SUMMER HARVEST TO THE FLAVORS OF AUTUMN
With the arrival of autumn, the organic vegetable garden at Podere Il Casale transforms, revealing the authentic rhythm of the seasons. Eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes—the undisputed stars of summer—make way for autumn vegetables, ready to bring new flavors and colors to
