During this first week of September the weather was still warm. Consequently, we haven't to forget to maintain good fluid balance in our body. Many fruit and vegetables that grow in late summer contain high percentage of water. They can contribute to our daily fluid intake, alongside drinking water. Obviously I'm talking about in-season fruit and vegetables that haven't been shipped from other continents.
Producing vegetables out of season presents several disadvantages, such as high up-front costs to build the structure an no natural pollination.
Furthermore, production is limited to high-value crops and significant knowledge level is required. Not to mention of awful landscape and visual impact , special permitting and expensive cost of production.
Last week I was so glad to see young people enjoying donkeys.
Donkey remains useful in many parts of the world today. In some Italian villages, located in mountainous ares, those marvelous creatures are used for sheperding and for waste collection due to narrow ancient alleys, where motorized vehicle is impractical.
Have a nice weekend🌻☀🚴♂️
...these days, everything can be in season.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, Bill Gates and his agribusiness industry partners are going to transform our food and how and when it is produced. I am not happy. I hope people will not buy those fruit and vegetables, such as tomato and grapes in winter and orange and cobbage in summer.
DeleteI love ❤️ donkeys 🫏 Giorgio. Vegetables are very expensive now. Beautiful colours in the photos of them.
ReplyDeleteSince Ukraine-Russia war began prices have been rising sharply here too.
DeleteLindos burritos ojal los cuiden. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteIn Russia in August and September, fruits and vegetables are cheaper than in winter. Donkeys are wonderful animals. But I only have cats at home.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to own a big garden, I would have donkeys.
DeleteWow, Giorgio!
DeleteIt's always much better to have vegetables and fruits in season, they do taste better.
ReplyDeleteWe don't seem to have that many donkeys here in Australia as some countries do. I think they are lovely animals.
There are donkeys in mountainous areas, due to their essential role as durable, adaptable, and cost-effective beasts of burden for transportation and agricultural tasks. Two very mountainous countries, Ethiopia and Pakistan, have the most donkeys in the world.
DeleteCertainly seasonal vegetables are less expensive but also tastier!! Donkeys are wonderful animals! There were quite a few in my childhood. Now I have a long time to see them!
ReplyDeleteI know there are lot of donkeys in your beautiful country. I saw those marvelous and useful creatures in some Greek islands such as Kerkyra, Patmos and Leros.
DeleteThis month brings us plenty of seasonal vegetables. The short distances are an advantage, preserving as many vitamins as possible.
ReplyDeleteDonkeys are such clever animals. :)
You are right, as choosing fresh and locally grown fruit and vegetables can help mitigate loss of vitamins. Actually, factors like the distance and duration of shipping, exposure to oxygen and light during transit all contribute to this degradation.
DeleteAs difficult as it has been with the weather, I'm so glad I have a garden. Ohhh so cool to see the young man and the donkey.
ReplyDeleteMany people who live in the hills in Central Italy love those beautiful creatures.
DeleteHi Giorgio :)
ReplyDeleteMy good friend, your post is interesting and the photos are very beautiful :) Speaking of donkeys, I don't remember the last time I saw these animals in Poland, apart from three years ago at the zoo.
Luiz, I wish you a good evening and tomorrow!
I think people who live in flat countries, such as Poland, Netherlands, and Denmark, do not have donkeys.
DeleteBuona domenica!
ReplyDeleteFarmer's markets getting into this time of year have the best vegetables! Every now and then I see a donkey or two in someone's yard while out for a country drive.
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought of donkeys living in Canadian villages. That's great :-)
DeleteFresh fruits and vegetables at this time of year are one of the joys of my life. I buy from local farmers.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree on buying fruit and vegetables from local farmers. I also buy goat cheese directly from the farmers.
DeleteYou’ve made a very practical and important point about the value of seasonal produce and the hidden costs of growing vegetables out of season. It’s a reminder of how God provides abundance in the right time and place, and how respecting that natural rhythm benefits both our health and the environment. I also appreciated your note about donkeys their quiet usefulness in daily life reflects a wisdom that modern society often overlooks. I would be happy if you could take a moment to read my latest posts as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat point about seasonal cycles-benefits. Thank you for leaving such an interesting comment, Melody :-) I will read you post soon, as I already enjoy your writing and pictures.
DeleteI do so enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables ... a visit to local Farmers Markets can be very enjoyable and tasty, once the food is cooked of course :)
ReplyDeleteNice to see those donkeys.
I hope you are enjoying your September days.
All the best Jan
Same to you. Thanks.
DeleteNothing is out of season anymore! Good points you raise. I had a look at the link! Yikes so many greenhouses. I had a look on maps too and the satellite version, they are all over that bottom part!
ReplyDeleteDonkeys are wonderful creatures. Useful too and should be treated with respect :-D
That's right, Ananka. Glad to hear your were interested in this topic and had a look at greenhouses located between Motril and Almeria (Spain).
DeleteIt's so true how much of a natural hydration source late summer produce is, it's like nature's sports drink, built right into the food.
ReplyDeleteYou make an excellent point about in-season produce. It's easy to forget all the hidden costs, environmental, aesthetic, and financial tat come with forcing food to grow out of its natural cycle.
You made an interesting point, Benita. Actually, costs and negative impacts on the natural environment of out of season fruit and vegetables are not analysed as they should.
DeleteBuona sera, vero, nel sud italia, nei piccoli paesi ed in sicilia e sardegna, esiste ancora l'uso dell'asino come mezzo da soma.... bel post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stefano :-) 🐎
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