Drough in the Hautes Corbieres
Everybody is talking about drought in our corner of France, the Hautes Corbieres what is going on and what does it mean for farming, gardens, and what type of Summer can we expect. It certainly…
Life at Montrouch
Foire aux Plantes Maisons 30th April
Foire des Plantes Maisons is now entering it’s second year and third edition. 2022 saw the three plant growers in Maisons, Sam and Cecile et jardin du Naounes, Paul and Vero from the Perpiniere…
Inflation, another hard hit for agriculture
It is Spring, well almost, the temperature is rising and so are the prices, inflation hits hard on an agricultural enterprise. Two simple facts brought that home to me the last two weeks. Last week…
The Future of Farming in Maisons
The future of farming in Maisons was under discussion last night. A work shop with Liens de Terre was organised to look at what are the possibilities, 18 people turned up including Kevin, deputy Mayor,…
Is husbandman a better translation of paysanne than peasant?
The French word paysanne does not really have an English equivalent, peasant is the literal translation. But in English peasant carries with it a belittling, a sort of mixture of backwardness, and animal cunning, with…
Important Dates for the Diary 2023
Important dates for the diary 2023. Well in my opinion anyway. 2022 is not yet over, the Winter Solstice has yet to fall. But already we are looking forward to 2023 in the Corbieres. Foires…
Foire des Arbres et Vivaces Maisons Report
The Foire des Arbres et Vivaces Maisons, held last Sunday, 20th November was a real success from start to finish. Organising events in late November is always risky weather wise, Corbieres folk have an allergy…
Tick bites, Lyme disease and infection
Tick bites, Lyme disease and infection, happy name for a post. But, well, it has been one of those years. Just before Christmas I found a large tick on my leg. It happens; just one…
Foire aux plantes Maisons, 24 April
Well the first Foire aux plantes is to be held in Maisons is going to happen on Sunday 24th April. The idea all started when our Mayor, Florie Blanc called the three farms in the…
Bob Morse, Davejean artist, Film
A lovely short film about Bob Morse, an artist and musician that works out of the old Cave Co op in Davejean.