The Old Dog Suggests: Stop and Smell The TULIPS? I Did Just That And my Discovery Left me Pleasantly Surprised!
Be Observant, Be Curious, Discover, Stop, Explore, Blog and Have Fun!
Steemit keeps me on my toes and the other day I stopped the car and explored when I saw a sign advertising tulips for sale at $1 each using the honor system!
I couldn't resist having a look!
The crop of flowers looked well picked at and it had me intrigued!
@lellabird60 gets ready to pay for her tulips! It's so nice to see and use the honor system!
Who Was Selling These Tulips And What Was it All About?
As @lellabird and I arrived to pick our tulips there were two other woman there and they explained to us that the flowers and other products and crops were planted by the students of l’Istituto Sant’Angelo di Loverciano under the supervision and direction of professional gardeners. This school is for mentally challenged and troubled children and adolescents, especially those with social problems. It turns out that they plant and produce a lot more than just flowers!
We Had to Investigate a Little More! The Results Were Surprising!
We went through the main entrance gate into what appeared to be a rather small modest place but it turned out to be much, much more!
The modest entrance into the institute gave little evidence as to it's grandeur and scope!
A small section of the old villa complex.
The complex is being renovated in order to keep its history and its elegance!
What Else Was Available At The Institue?
Once inside we began to discover that there was a lot more available under local production.
- Fresh free range eggs
- A selection of other produce including saffron and other herbs
- Bio meat raised and butchered on site
- wine produced with grapes grown at the institutes vineyard.
Pick up some honor system free range eggs at 60 cents each!
How about some wine grown in their own vineyard?
Their own production of the precious spice safron!
Here is a view of part of the grape vineyard! I couldn't believe how vast the complex was beyond the entrance gates!
Part of the complex includes a farm!
Courses Available at The Institute
Besides a full program of other courses the students can specialize in the following areas.
- Domestic economy
- Cooking (they produce gourmet meals and think that you can book to eat there!)
- Construction work including painting, electrical, bricklaying etc...
- Gardening
All This Discovery Because I Stopped to Smell The Tulips!
Amazing Discoveries Are Often Close at Hand!
I have passed by this place several times a day for the past 14 years and I had no idea that such a vast complex was beyond the humble entrance!
I don't know how happy the young people are that live, learn and work at this institute but it seems to me that they have a wonderful place to go to that keeps them in touch with nature.
Things to Discuss:
- What is a recent discovery that you have made?
- Has being a Steemit blogger made you more curious?
- Does this type of institute seem to be a good thing?
I hope that you enjoyed this article about "Stop And Smell The Tulips"!
Until next time,
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
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It is good to stop, smell, look and listen once in awhile.
Very true. Glad to know that you do it too!
@kus-knee Interesting the tour was. Thank you !
Thanks so much for having a look @lil4a! I had a look at your blog. Very nice! You are the second Steemer from the Ukraine that I "know"!
Very impressive tour! May I just suggest before smelling tulips that are not fully open, make sure there is no bee lurking inside lol.
Thanks for the support and the advice @old-guy-photos! I will bee ware!
I used to know about a "free" honor egg farm (I'm so ashamed) when I was a kid. We used to hit it 3 or 4 times a week. This place looks awesome. Saffron is incredibly expensive here in the US. we used to buy it at the rest. for something like $75.00 an oz. Great pics, by the way!
Yes well we do a lot of crazy things when we're young! Thanks for the visit!
Very interesting discovery... thanks for sharing!
I would say that Steemit has definitely made my thinking more active, in the sense that I am more tuned into "possible blog topics" when I move around than I used to be, so that's a good thing!
The last larger discovery like this isn't exactly "recent," but from when my wife and I were spending summer holidays back in my native Denmark, and there was a modest vegetable stand at the side of the road-- also run on the honors system-- which turned out to belong to an entire "eco-village," which turned out to be one of the oldest of its kind in the world, with home to almost 200 people!
Wow what an amazing discovery from a road side stand. Worth a trip back to the old country so that you can write an article!
Just to admit i have a tulips flowers in my garden and is not the best smel flower i know :)
Exactly! Why would anyone stop to smell tulips? Only because of Steemit!
Truly i never got so many photos on flowers and also now i pay atenttion to much more detiles :
Thanks for this to Steemit !
That is an excellent find. I quite fancy some saffron and the wine!
There is a place near me which is an old converted tram depot. I keep meaning to post about it. It has similar things for sale and goings on in the heart of the city. Quite amazing!
Thanks @meesterboom. I look forward to your article on the old tram depot!
Great report, didn't know about the honor system, sounds cool!
Thanks @andrew0 I want to add some vocals to the great version of "Light My Fire" that you sent me. Is that OK with you?
Sorry for the late reply, of course is ok and much appreciated!
Steemith expanded my horizons, communicating with people of different countries, I learn a lot of interesting and unique! I could see it all on TV, but there it will not be shown, because on TV everything goes according to the script. For me, this university is fantastic. There must be born geniuses!
@kus-knee Write more stories! I'm interested in everything that you do.
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Thank you for reward! It was just stunning!! @kus-knee !!
Thanks for the great comment! You are right about the wonderful communication that we have here!
Amazing discovery @kus-knee. Recently I didn't make any discovery but yes as a steemian I keep looking for one around me or online. I think such institutes are priceless pearls as they are taking care of vulnerable sections of our society.
You're right. They are pearls! Thanks for stopping by teacher!
I am stopping by your posts for the same reason you stopped to smell the tulips @kus-knee!!
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Thanks a lot for your all your support.