Food and flowers: Tassel Hyacinths (Lampascioni)
This alien-looking flower is a tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum), a common wildflower in Italy. The plants grow to about 30cm tall and have striking tufts of upright violet flowers. Tassel […]
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Foraging for Wild Asparagus in Tuscany
No matter what the season, there is always something to be foraged in and around our ulivetto (olive grove). Early spring brings one of the best treats of all, as […]
Notes from a Tuscan Olive Grove 