My first foraged walnut

My first foraged walnut

We have a walnut tree on site but there was no yield this year.  Hungary usually produces approximately 6,000 tons of walnut every year, and most of it is sold abroad, the biggest buyers being France, Germany and Great Britain.  We found this walnut tree whilst out...
‘SPRINKLING’ On easter monday

‘SPRINKLING’ On easter monday

Sprinkling  (locsolkodás) The Easter tradition of sprinkling women (locsolkodás) on Easter Monday with water or perfume actually dates back to the pagan times and fertility rites.  It may also be associated with baptism.   The basis of the hungarian custom is that...
WEEDING ! – Our search for an organic approach

WEEDING ! – Our search for an organic approach

BUT SOMETIMES THEY NEED TAMING… On numerous occasions I have saved a ‘flower’ only to have Mark tell me it’s a weed, so I am definitely not weed-ist, but even I like to see the paths and pitches clear of weeds.  The weeding at Koppány Pines is...