Clessidra di Campagna

Clessidra di Campagna

Slow living and stories from the Italian countryside

How to Build a Simple Rainwater Collection System for a Country Garden

How to Build a Simple Rainwater Collection System for a Country Garden

A practical guide to building a simple rainwater collection system for a country garden: siting a barrel,...

Countryside vs. City Living: A Realistic Comparison for Slow-Living Movers

Countryside vs. City Living: A Realistic Comparison for Slow-Living Movers

A clear-eyed look at how routines, real costs, services and social life differ between city and...

A Seasonal Guide to Foraging in the Italian Countryside: Spring Through Autumn

A Seasonal Guide to Foraging in the Italian Countryside: Spring Through Autumn

A season-by-season guide to foraging the Italian countryside, from spring nettles and wild asparagus to...

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Keeping Backyard Chickens

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Keeping Backyard Chickens

The predictable mistakes that spoil first flocks — a badly placed coop, scratch instead of a balanced...

Cooking with Seasonal Wild Greens: 5 Simple Italian Country Recipes

Cooking with Seasonal Wild Greens: 5 Simple Italian Country Recipes

Five simple Italian country recipes for wild chicory, borage, nettles, wild fennel and wild asparagus,...

What Is Agriturismo? A Practical Explainer for Rural Stays in Italy

What Is Agriturismo? A Practical Explainer for Rural Stays in Italy

Agriturismo is a legally defined Italian farm stay where hospitality stays secondary to real agricultural...