Close-up of the Mandala vegetable garden: Revelations about invisible life
At the heart of our Mandala vegetable garden, a secret, miniature world blooms under the gentle kiss of the sun. It’s a spectacle that only the most attentive observers can appreciate, a ballet of life revealed in all its splendour when you dive into the fascinating world of insects, flowers and plants in macro photography. […]
Published on: 21 September 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
Birdsong
As the sun peeks over the horizon, the countryside and its tiny ecosystem awakes around the Mandala to the melodious sound of birds. The first rays caress the sleeping countryside, gently warming the pink-tinted sky and the tallest bean plants entwining their ears of corn. The silence of the night gradually dissipates, replaced by a […]
Published on: 14 July 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
Plants culture associations
The combination of crops is considered one of the essential keys to creating a harmonious ecosystem in a permaculture garden. In this approach, we see each plant as an actor in an interconnected system, contributing to the overall balance and health of our garden. We try to understand the interactions between the plants and carefully […]
Published on: 14 May 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
Red roses
In the heart of the magnificent Kerbeleg garden, the red roses bloom proudly, true jewels of nature. Their petals, a vibrant red, seem to capture the passion and love that surrounds them. Their intoxicating fragrance delicately floats in the air, attracting butterflies and bees that come to honor them with their presence. Every morning, the […]
Published on: 10 May 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
18 Christmas trees
60 years on and the line of small fir trees planted by Daddy that separated us from Furic’s field have been ravaged by processionary caterpillars. In less than 2 years they have become depleted 25m poles, depressing. So we hired a team of woodcutters to cut down and cut up these 16 trees, some of […]
Published on: 10 May 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
Azalea
In April, the azaleas in Kerbeleg begin to bloom, providing an enchanting sight in the garden. These beautiful flowering plants are part of the rhododendron family and are distinguished by their bright colours and varied shapes. With their brilliant shades of pink and red, their flowers create a veritable floral firework display that signals the […]
Published on: 10 May 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
The mandala vegetable garden
The Kerbeleg Mandala Garden Project This mandala garden project was a bit ambitious, our first steps in permaculture, and we don’t know yet where it will lead us, but we want to give back to the mother earth a worthy space to blossom. With a bit of luck, after more or less successful attempts, many […]
Published on: 9 April 2023 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
Deer and other wildlife
Kerbeleg is situated in the middle of the Breton countryside. Wild animals of all fur and feathers roam and nibble there: roe deer, pheasants, tits, robins, green woodpeckers, wild boars… When the day breaks, and for those of you who like to listen to nature awaken, you may be lucky enough to marvel at the […]
Published on: 6 December 2022 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
Pre-Sakura
The first flower of our series of cherry trees planted this winter has appeared. We are expecting four spread out blossoms around the Sakura festival, a Big Hâtif de Burlat cherry, a Géant d’Hedelfingen, a Big Napoleon and a Prunus Accolade (Japanese cherry blossom).
Published on: 2 March 2022 - Filed under: Garden and Vegetable Garden
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