Rob Amato (He/Him/His)
@robamato.bsky.social
🇮🇹 🇿🇦 living in 🇫🇷
Just a part-time smallholder figuring things out.
Just a part-time smallholder figuring things out.
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A brief interruption to normal programming here. This to plug a new group on Reddit that is well worth joining if you live in Europe.
It is called BuyFromEU and is chock full of useful information and links.
#BuyFromEU #SupportEU #EU #UE #EuropeanUnion
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It is called BuyFromEU and is chock full of useful information and links.
#BuyFromEU #SupportEU #EU #UE #EuropeanUnion
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This gosling hatched earlier today. The first to be born here in a few years.
As before, there is no mother in sight. Instead the two ganders have stepped up to care for the gosling. I gather this is not the norm but it is how it always works here.
#gosling #geese #spezet #bretagne #farmlife
As before, there is no mother in sight. Instead the two ganders have stepped up to care for the gosling. I gather this is not the norm but it is how it always works here.
#gosling #geese #spezet #bretagne #farmlife
May 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Please take a look at the link below and sign the petition.
The Agroforestry Research Trust inspired me to walk the path I am now on and in a rapidly changing world their work is ever more relevant for our collective future. 1/2
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
#agroforestry-research-trust
The Agroforestry Research Trust inspired me to walk the path I am now on and in a rapidly changing world their work is ever more relevant for our collective future. 1/2
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
#agroforestry-research-trust
Save the Dartington Forest Garden - The Agroforestry Research Trust
www.agroforestry.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Please take a look at the link below and sign the petition.
The Agroforestry Research Trust inspired me to walk the path I am now on and in a rapidly changing world their work is ever more relevant for our collective future. 1/2
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
#agroforestry-research-trust
The Agroforestry Research Trust inspired me to walk the path I am now on and in a rapidly changing world their work is ever more relevant for our collective future. 1/2
www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-darting...
#agroforestry-research-trust
Wishing everyone a Happy International Womens Day today.
It feels more important this year given the erosion of hard won rights in so many countries around the world (alongside the persistent inequality).
#internationalwomensday #spezet #bretagne #france
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
It feels more important this year given the erosion of hard won rights in so many countries around the world (alongside the persistent inequality).
#internationalwomensday #spezet #bretagne #france
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
International Women's Day - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
March 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Wishing everyone a Happy International Womens Day today.
It feels more important this year given the erosion of hard won rights in so many countries around the world (alongside the persistent inequality).
#internationalwomensday #spezet #bretagne #france
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
It feels more important this year given the erosion of hard won rights in so many countries around the world (alongside the persistent inequality).
#internationalwomensday #spezet #bretagne #france
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
Sometimes it is the small victories that matter. I have been trying to grow Christophine (Sicyos edulis) for four years, and could never get it to sprout. This year was to be my last attempt and guess what? Success!
#growyourown #smallwins #christophine #chayotte #spezet #bretagne #france
#growyourown #smallwins #christophine #chayotte #spezet #bretagne #france
March 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Sometimes it is the small victories that matter. I have been trying to grow Christophine (Sicyos edulis) for four years, and could never get it to sprout. This year was to be my last attempt and guess what? Success!
#growyourown #smallwins #christophine #chayotte #spezet #bretagne #france
#growyourown #smallwins #christophine #chayotte #spezet #bretagne #france
Today is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent for those who observe this.
I started whilst living in Ireland, and more recently turned it on its head: Instead of giving up something, I now use it to develop a new positive habit or skill.
#lent #ashwednesday
I started whilst living in Ireland, and more recently turned it on its head: Instead of giving up something, I now use it to develop a new positive habit or skill.
#lent #ashwednesday
March 5, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Today is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent for those who observe this.
I started whilst living in Ireland, and more recently turned it on its head: Instead of giving up something, I now use it to develop a new positive habit or skill.
#lent #ashwednesday
I started whilst living in Ireland, and more recently turned it on its head: Instead of giving up something, I now use it to develop a new positive habit or skill.
#lent #ashwednesday
I am very pleased to have been accepted to participate in this citizen science project. I look forward to finding out what I will be growing this year.
You can follow them here:
@pulsesincrease.bsky.social
Full details can be found here:
www.pulsesincrease.eu/about
#citizenscience #increase
You can follow them here:
@pulsesincrease.bsky.social
Full details can be found here:
www.pulsesincrease.eu/about
#citizenscience #increase
About | INCREASE
INCREASE – Intelligent Collections of Food Legumes Genetic Resources for European Agrofood Systems
www.pulsesincrease.eu
March 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I am very pleased to have been accepted to participate in this citizen science project. I look forward to finding out what I will be growing this year.
You can follow them here:
@pulsesincrease.bsky.social
Full details can be found here:
www.pulsesincrease.eu/about
#citizenscience #increase
You can follow them here:
@pulsesincrease.bsky.social
Full details can be found here:
www.pulsesincrease.eu/about
#citizenscience #increase
Lamb no. 11 arrived on Thursday evening. I think she is going to be the last of this years lambs. Another ewe tried to steal her, and is still lurking outside their pen, so they will stay isolated from the flock until she loses interest.
#lambs #sheep #countryliving #Spezet #Bretagne #France
#lambs #sheep #countryliving #Spezet #Bretagne #France
March 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
For now this will be the last of the French pepinieres that I feature. There are others I use but they are very niche. Mes Arbustes is a nurserys nursery. They sell very young plants to other nurseries and to the public.
www.mesarbustes.fr
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #mesarbustes
www.mesarbustes.fr
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #mesarbustes
mesArbustes.com - Pépinière en ligne - Jeunes plants d'arbustes, plantes et haies
Vente en ligne de jeunes plants d'arbustes persistants, haies fleuries en kit. Vente par correspondance en direct de la pépinière.
www.mesarbustes.fr
March 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
For now this will be the last of the French pepinieres that I feature. There are others I use but they are very niche. Mes Arbustes is a nurserys nursery. They sell very young plants to other nurseries and to the public.
www.mesarbustes.fr
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #mesarbustes
www.mesarbustes.fr
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #mesarbustes
Locally the Pepinieres de Port de Carhaix is very highly regarded (for good reason). They do stock a wide range of plants suitable for agroforestry. Best visited in person. Their website is basic.
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #pepinieresdeportdecarhaix
pepinieresdeportdecarhaix.fr
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #pepinieresdeportdecarhaix
pepinieresdeportdecarhaix.fr
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February 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Locally the Pepinieres de Port de Carhaix is very highly regarded (for good reason). They do stock a wide range of plants suitable for agroforestry. Best visited in person. Their website is basic.
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #pepinieresdeportdecarhaix
pepinieresdeportdecarhaix.fr
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #pepinieresdeportdecarhaix
pepinieresdeportdecarhaix.fr
Today's featured pepiniere is A l'Ombre des Figuiers. Based in Brittany they sell mostly shrubs and trees and have a lot that would be of interest if your focus is on Agroforestry or Permacuture.
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #alombredesfiguiers
www.achat-vente-palmiers.com/fr/
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #alombredesfiguiers
www.achat-vente-palmiers.com/fr/
A l'ombre des figuiers | Pépinière de collection, achat et vente en ligne de palmiers, bananiers, fruitiers...PanierSe connecterNous contacterCartes cadeaux
Découvrez notre pépinière de collection en ligne et son large choix de plantes originaires des 5 continents. Nos arbres sont adaptés pour l'intérieur et l'extérieur. Faites-vous livrer à domicile : pa...
www.achat-vente-palmiers.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today's featured pepiniere is A l'Ombre des Figuiers. Based in Brittany they sell mostly shrubs and trees and have a lot that would be of interest if your focus is on Agroforestry or Permacuture.
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #alombredesfiguiers
www.achat-vente-palmiers.com/fr/
#growyourown #agroforestry #permaculture #alombredesfiguiers
www.achat-vente-palmiers.com/fr/
Todays featured pepiniere, La Ferme de Sainte Marthe, is one that I have not bought from directly. I have bought plants grown by them via Point Vert and these have always done well for me.
www.fermedesaintemarthe.com/page-cms/acc...
#ethicalseed #seeds #fermedesaintemarthe #growyourown
www.fermedesaintemarthe.com/page-cms/acc...
#ethicalseed #seeds #fermedesaintemarthe #growyourown
La graineterie epicerie, notre magasin bio dans le 49 | FERME DE SAINTE MARTHE
Découvrez le magasin bio de la Ferme de Sainte Marthe dans le 49.
www.fermedesaintemarthe.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Todays featured pepiniere, La Ferme de Sainte Marthe, is one that I have not bought from directly. I have bought plants grown by them via Point Vert and these have always done well for me.
www.fermedesaintemarthe.com/page-cms/acc...
#ethicalseed #seeds #fermedesaintemarthe #growyourown
www.fermedesaintemarthe.com/page-cms/acc...
#ethicalseed #seeds #fermedesaintemarthe #growyourown
Bon lundi /Happy Monday 🙂
Today I would like to introduce to you one of the older and larger French seedhouses: Association Kokopelli. This is an excellent company with a very diverse offering.
kokopelli-semences.fr/fr/
#ethicalseed #seeds #associationkokopelli #kokopelli #growyourown
Today I would like to introduce to you one of the older and larger French seedhouses: Association Kokopelli. This is an excellent company with a very diverse offering.
kokopelli-semences.fr/fr/
#ethicalseed #seeds #associationkokopelli #kokopelli #growyourown
Association Kokopelli — Semences biologiques, libres de droits et reproductibles
Kokopelli, fer de lance de la préservation et de la distribution de graines et de plants biologiques, libres de droits et reproductibles.
kokopelli-semences.fr
February 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Bon lundi /Happy Monday 🙂
Today I would like to introduce to you one of the older and larger French seedhouses: Association Kokopelli. This is an excellent company with a very diverse offering.
kokopelli-semences.fr/fr/
#ethicalseed #seeds #associationkokopelli #kokopelli #growyourown
Today I would like to introduce to you one of the older and larger French seedhouses: Association Kokopelli. This is an excellent company with a very diverse offering.
kokopelli-semences.fr/fr/
#ethicalseed #seeds #associationkokopelli #kokopelli #growyourown
Today I would like to introduce you to another Frech seedhouse/pepiniere: Graines-Baumaux. They do also stock a diverse range of bulbs and plants. I usually buy my 'seed' garlic from them.
#ethicalseed #seeds #graines-baumaux #growyourown
www.graines-baumaux.fr
#ethicalseed #seeds #graines-baumaux #growyourown
www.graines-baumaux.fr
Graines Baumaux : Semences, Graines, Bulbes Et Plants
Grainetier spécialiste depuis 1943, Graines Baumaux offre le plus grand choix européen de semences. Nous vous proposons plus de 7 000 références en stock.
www.graines-baumaux.fr
February 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Today I would like to introduce you to another Frech seedhouse/pepiniere: Graines-Baumaux. They do also stock a diverse range of bulbs and plants. I usually buy my 'seed' garlic from them.
#ethicalseed #seeds #graines-baumaux #growyourown
www.graines-baumaux.fr
#ethicalseed #seeds #graines-baumaux #growyourown
www.graines-baumaux.fr
As many my followers are recent arrivals to France, I want to share info on ethical seedhouses I have found here.
Today lets start with Le Biau Germe. This is a cooperative of small farms producing quality flower, herb and vegetable seeds.
biaugerme.com
#ethicalseed #seeds #biaugerme #growyourown
Today lets start with Le Biau Germe. This is a cooperative of small farms producing quality flower, herb and vegetable seeds.
biaugerme.com
#ethicalseed #seeds #biaugerme #growyourown
Biaugerme - Semences biologiques
Le Biau Germe est un groupement de producteurs de semences biologiques, reproductibles et paysannes. Vente en ligne aux particuliers et professionnels de graines potagères, florales, aromatiques et en...
biaugerme.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
As many my followers are recent arrivals to France, I want to share info on ethical seedhouses I have found here.
Today lets start with Le Biau Germe. This is a cooperative of small farms producing quality flower, herb and vegetable seeds.
biaugerme.com
#ethicalseed #seeds #biaugerme #growyourown
Today lets start with Le Biau Germe. This is a cooperative of small farms producing quality flower, herb and vegetable seeds.
biaugerme.com
#ethicalseed #seeds #biaugerme #growyourown
A brief interruption to normal programming here. This to plug a new group on Reddit that is well worth joining if you live in Europe.
It is called BuyFromEU and is chock full of useful information and links.
#BuyFromEU #SupportEU #EU #UE #EuropeanUnion
www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/...
It is called BuyFromEU and is chock full of useful information and links.
#BuyFromEU #SupportEU #EU #UE #EuropeanUnion
www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/...
BuyFromEU
Welcome to r/BuyFromEU - A community dedicated to supporting European-made goods and services!
Whether you’re looking for locally produced fashion, technology, food or services, this is the place to...
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February 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A brief interruption to normal programming here. This to plug a new group on Reddit that is well worth joining if you live in Europe.
It is called BuyFromEU and is chock full of useful information and links.
#BuyFromEU #SupportEU #EU #UE #EuropeanUnion
www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/...
It is called BuyFromEU and is chock full of useful information and links.
#BuyFromEU #SupportEU #EU #UE #EuropeanUnion
www.reddit.com/r/BuyFromEU/...
This little one was born earlier today. Her mother is a first time mum and utterly clueless. After 40 minutes of trying to get mum and lamb together I decided it was better for the lamb to be hand-reared. I doubt she would survive the night otherwise.
#lamb #farmlife #Spezet #Bretagne #France
#lamb #farmlife #Spezet #Bretagne #France
February 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This hot water bottle bites!
0C here this morning with snow on the ground. Our ancient central heating system is dodgy and more off than on nowadays, so upstairs is COLD. The upside of that is the cats are extra cuddly. 🙃
#cats #countryliving #Bretagne #France
0C here this morning with snow on the ground. Our ancient central heating system is dodgy and more off than on nowadays, so upstairs is COLD. The upside of that is the cats are extra cuddly. 🙃
#cats #countryliving #Bretagne #France
February 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
This hot water bottle bites!
0C here this morning with snow on the ground. Our ancient central heating system is dodgy and more off than on nowadays, so upstairs is COLD. The upside of that is the cats are extra cuddly. 🙃
#cats #countryliving #Bretagne #France
0C here this morning with snow on the ground. Our ancient central heating system is dodgy and more off than on nowadays, so upstairs is COLD. The upside of that is the cats are extra cuddly. 🙃
#cats #countryliving #Bretagne #France