Trigono Lamda Questions and Answers
Question: Machine gathering of olives
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Olive picking is explained on the Olive Harvest page on this site but this year we used a faster machine for removing and sacking olives at lamda groves. New page to follow.
Question: Why are Greek doors painted blue?
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The blue relates to the sea and is more common in coastal areas and especially on the islands. You will find many other designs and colours on our Greek Doors page.Greek patio designs?
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City or town patios may be tiled or of marble slabs; country patios are more likely to be of concrete, sometimes with inset marble pieces or with a white painted "crazy paving" design.There will usually be potted plants, - geraniums, carnations, and various bulbs. In Methoni you will see banana trees, yukkas and palms, creating an exotic atmosphere.
Question: Grafting of lemon trees?
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The grafting of grapefruit onto bitter orange rootstock, following a tree's reversion from lemon to bitter orange, was attempted at the lemon grove but the grafting failed, possibly due to drought. Lemons are commonly grown on different rootstocks, mainly to assist in their hardiness to wet conditions or disease. Spiny growth occurs below the graft and must be removed regularly.
Question: What is 1 Greek Strema in metres?
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One Greek Strema is 1000 square metres. Within the town or villageQuestion: What is 1 Greek Strema in metres?
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One Greek Strema is 1000 square metres. Within the town or village boundary this would be plenty for you to build a house on. Outside the town boundary you will need at least 4 strema in order to build; the amount of land considered necessary for a self-sufficient smallholding. There have been rumours for many years that this would be changed to 6 strema in order to ensure that the countryside does not get too crowded.
Question: looking for Old Greek House designs
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Greek Design is our main design page but you will also see typical Greek houses on other pages. Mainland houses were built with exposed stone, often inside as well as outside. Blue and white is more typical of island homes, but more modern homes often have painted exteriors.
Question: Hermodactylus
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Also know as the Widow Iris, this is the floral symbol for Trigono-Lamda, chosen as it gows wild at the Lemon Grove and Petralofos. It flowers in early spring.
Question: Information on Bougainvillea
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Bougainvillea is a beautiful, though prickly, vine, that thrives in full sun and is very
evocative of the Mediterranean climate. One has survived at the Lemon Grove for 9 years with hardly
any care but this is by no means ideal. Care of Bougainvillea
Question: Does Methoni have a Hairdressor?
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There is a hairdressing salon, on the upper road, one of the two main streets in Methoni. Another salon is due to open soon and it is hoped that both will be happy to provide contact details via this site.
Question: Do plants grow on the shoreline?
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Yes they do. The Ionian and Mediterranean are seas, and, not being tidal, there is dry, undisturbed land close to the sea. Plants adapted to withstand a sandy soil, salt and wind, are found close to the sea on cliffs, banks or even on the shore itself. They include: Centaurea spinosa, Otanthus maritimus (cottonweed), Convolvulus oleifolius, Cakile maritima (sea rocket), Malcolmia flexuosa, Salvia pomifera, Medicago marina, and Matthiola sinuata and tricuspidata ( Sea stock and three-horned stock).A favourite near Methoni is Glaucium flavum, the Yellow horned poppy. The book "Wild Flowers of Greece, by Vangelis Papiomitoglou (ISBN960-8227-74-7) is a useful and attractive guide with clear, coloured illustrations.
Question: What is poleitai?
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Poleitai means "for sale" and you will see the sign everywhere! You will also see enoikiazitai which means "to let". Estate agents abound now, but when Trigono groves were purchased it was by word of mouth, and it is still common today to find the word poleitai wrtten on the wall of a building, or on a board, with a telephone number beside it. Local coffee shops, or their clientele, could also put you in touch with those "in the know". Planning permission and the procedure of a sale are another matter. There are strict regulations.
Question: What is the weight of a full olive sack?
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About 40 Kilos! You need to be strong, but full sacks are left In situ and a small fee is paid to the tractor crew who, by prior request, pick up sacks (make sure yours are named) and deliver to the olive oil factory. It's a sensible communal solution!
Question: What was life like in Ancient Sparta?
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The popular phrases in the English language give a clue: "He had a spartan upbringing" and "this is a spartan way of life" indicate simplicity, physical strength and ability to withstand hardship or extreme economy. The history is beyond the scope of this site, but makes fascinating and sometimes sombre reading. Spartans were proud of their toughness, sporting prowess and skills in battle; but were ruthless with the weak.Sparta is on the part of the Peloponnese called the "Mani". It has a rugged beauty and favoured crops are olives and citrus fruit. Old houses have a distinctive style featuring a square stone tower used as a lookout in times when security meant being able to see a potential enemy from afar, with time then to prepare defences.
Modern Sparta is one of my favourite places. Purpose built on a grid structure, it is clean and has an air of calm spaciousness; especially after a trip across the mountains from kalamata!
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