It’s growing, it’s growing! 🌱 This little blade of grass will soon become a lawn. 😊 #Gardening #GardenProject #Growing #SimpleLiving
Maurine Nyssen
@maurinenh.wsocial.eu
Living in the countryside Valuing hard work Keeping life adventurous
Giving these old wrought-iron fences a little care. 🔨🖌️ I’m sanding them down before giving them a fresh coat of paint. They were already here in the 1950s, and probably long before that. Why replace them when they can be given a new life? ♻️🏡 #DIY #Renovation #RuralLife
One small change at a time. 🌱 These two little patches beside the path used to be covered with stones and plastic. I removed both and sowed grass instead. Let’s see how it looks in a few weeks! 🌿🤞 #Gardening #GardenProject #Homegrown #Countryside
I recently discovered this great initiative by Médor: an interactive map where you can find public paths and report blocked or neglected ones. 🥾🗺️🌳 A great way to discover new trails, help preserve them, and encourage local authorities to keep them open. #PublicPaths #Hiking #Countryside #Nature
Sauvons les sentiers
Médor enquête sur l’entrave au passage le long des chemins publics de Belgique, en ville ou à la campagne.
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A little taste of summer, grown at home. 🍅☀️🌱 My first time growing tomatoes! They may be a little small, but I’m happy with the result. Next year, I’ll plant more. 😋 #Homegrown #Gardening #VegetableGarden #GrowYourOwn
This weekend, my village held its harvest festival — for the first time in decades! 🌾 There were local craftspeople and producers, a draft horse competition, tractor rides... 🐴🚜 A lovely way to celebrate the harvest and summer together! #HarvestFestival #RuralLife #LocalProducers #VillageLife
On the right: The path they chose for me. On the left: The path I chose for myself. 🛣️🧭 #MyPath #LifeChoices #ChooseYourOwnPath
A friend gave me some bamboo he had cut from his garden. I can now use it as supports for the vegetables in my garden! 🎋🥕🌱 #Gardening #VegetableGarden #UpCycling #Reuse #CommunitySpirit
Morning harvest! Feeling lucky to have a little patch of woodland at home. 😋🫐🌿 Now, what should I make with them? 🧁🤔 #Foraging #Homegrown #Blackberries #Countryside #SimpleLiving
Just discovered a lovely little vegan restaurant, L’Atelier des Alchimistes, in Blaregnies, just a 25-minute bike ride away! 🚲🌱 Local produce, a view over the fields, and the chef introducing every dish. A lovely discovery, and definitely worth the ride! 😊 #Vegetarian #Vegan #LocalFood #Cycling
Blaregnies: L'alchimiste du légume
Un repas savoureux et nourrissant uniquement composé de légumes et de produits locaux, c'est ce que propose le restaurant de Blaregnies "l'Atelier de Alchimistes". A l'origine régisseur de spectacle...
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The ECB is working on new designs for our euro banknotes, and European citizens can vote for their favourite proposals. I’ve cast my vote — and, unsurprisingly, I have a soft spot for the birds. 🐦😉 You can share your preference too: www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknot... #Euro #ECB #Europe #Birds
Future banknotes
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purch...
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Yesterday, my local council presented its greening and rain garden plans to help tackle heatwaves, flooding and support mental well-being. 🌱💧🧠 I’m glad residents could share their thoughts with the design team and help improve the project. #Greening #RainGardens #ClimateAdaptation #LocalDemocracy
Coffee, good books, and a crocheted blanket made by a 90-year-old Red Cross volunteer. ☕📖🧶 This morning, I’m reading two rare books on local history, written by the village priest in 1945 and 1957. They remain among the few accounts of this place’s history. #LocalHistory #Archives #Heritage
I planted a young butterfly bush, only to learn from my local council that it’s an invasive species that can harm native caterpillars and butterflies. Should I remove it? Shame garden centres still sell these without warning customers. 🤔🌱🦋🐛 #Gardening #Biodiversity #InvasiveSpecies #NativePlants
The first harvests have made room for something new. Today, it’s time to sow turnips and spinach. See you in a few months to see what comes of it! 🌱🥬 #KitchenGarden #Homegrown #Countryside #SeedToHarvest
Alongside new cycling infrastructure, let’s not forget the countryside paths that already connect our villages, fields and forests. They offer a safer, quieter way to walk or cycle. And a wonderful way to enjoy nature away from traffic. 🚶🏽♀️🚴🏻♂️🌸 #PublicPaths #RuralHeritage #ExploreLocal #NatureWalk
Small reminder discovered while cycling through the countryside. 🚲 “Changing the world starts with changing yourself.” 🍀 #Reflection #SimpleLiving #Mindset
A new project begins! 🛠️ This room is becoming my cottage kitchen. 🏡🔆 See you in a few weeks! #CottageKitchen #HomeRenovation #DIY #RenovationJourney
Today’s harvest! 🥒 One of the best things about a garden is having enough to share. #KitchenGarden #GrowYourOwn #SeasonalEating #Sharing
Hot days mean early mornings. Thanks to the rainwater tank. 💧🌱🥱 #MorningRoutine #Gardening #RainwaterHarvesting
Hard work often looks ordinary. Until you stop and watch the sunrise over it. #HarvestSeason #Farming #RuralLife #SlowLiving
On my way to work, sustainably. Getting my workout in while enjoying the scenery. 🚲💪🚆 #SustainableMobility #GreenCommute #ActiveCommuting #BikeToWork #GoGreen
Today’s harvest! 🌱 Rhubarb, you are. Tarts, you shall become! 🤤🤤🤤 #Homegrown #GardenToTable #KitchenGarden #GrowYouOwn #Baking #Yum
European digital alternatives are here - let’s embrace them together. We can do it! 👏🏻💪🏻
Morning walk to enjoy the last cool hours of the day. Which path should I take? #Heatwave #ClimateChange #ActOnClimate
