Sun, 21 March 2010
Jackie gives us the lowdown on being the proud member of her local CSA.
Kerrin of MyKugelhopf visits the working dairy museum where visitors can learn all about the region's world-famous cheese.
This week on Landlockedblues, Kaki King is a must-see in Geneva and Fribourg, and the Shout Out Louds and James Yorkston are previewed too.
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Our blogger Jessica finally gets her own piece of Swiss heaven.You know these places on the side of the road that look like shanty towns? Lots of little shacks all together in a row with a few plants? Well, did you know that they are actually gardens? In the UK they call these little gardens "allotments" and they became very popular during war times to promote self-sufficiency. But now, because most people live in apartments there is not a lot of land for gardening around the apartment complexes. So you can rent a bit of land to garden on... and this concept is also über popular in Switzerland.
And, well, guess what? This one here... yes, this plot of dirt... it's MINE! ALL MINE. Don't laugh. I know you want one deep down, too. I actually signed up for one of these plots last July and went on a waiting list. I thought no one would ever leave since these are pretty highly sought after (by retirees and families mainly), but thankfully I got the notice in February and I started planning the space immediately. The plots are managed by the local ‘Gartenverein’, or Gardening Club, and it really is quite an active, interesting community.
The plot is 16 metres by 6 metres. And to be honest, it feels absolutely HUGE! I thought it would be way smaller and I am a bit more ambitious now with all this space. I also get the shed that is on it and some tools that were left by the previous plot holder for the bargain price of CHF 100. And let's face it - that rocks as I doubt I could get one tool for that price at Bauhaus.
Meeting the educational, legal and financial needs of those with disabilities.
Expatica’s selection of Language Schools, specialised in German for foreigners.
Information on searching for an apartment, visiting prospective homes, gathering necessary paperwork and signing the lease.
Information about the Swiss health care system, health insurance, pharmacies and emergency numbers.
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