First Experiences in Farming
Last year we planted our first lettuces. Some took, and others were unexpectedly eaten by the snails, under cover of night... the rascals!
Last year we planted our first lettuces. Some took, and others were unexpectedly eaten by the snails, under cover of night... the rascals!
Even so, we managed to eat some lovely lettuce salads!
And in the ground we left 2 that bolted and became mega lettuces!!!
Here is the photo-story of the Lettuces in Estremoz :)
Lettuce seedlings bought at the Saturday market in Estremoz
After some were eaten by the snails, Uncle Chico provided a few more seedlings from his vegetable patch
The 2 biggest lettuces when they bolted!
A Beauty of a Salad
This year marks the International Year of Family Farming, so let's share our experiences!