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Hardwood cuttings to propagate your fruit plants.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:12:35 +0000

October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came; The ashes, oaks, and maples, And those of every name. George Cooper (1838–1927), U.S. poet. You may have noticed over the last few days the signal that October is on its way. The leaves have ever so slowly begun to fall from our trees. Being early in the leaf fall season [...]

Corrib Garden Allotments, Portacarron, Co. Galway.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:00:14 +0000

A child, and family friendly allotment scheme in Co. Galway. Situated 17 miles from Galway on the N59 with Lough Corrib just down the road this allotment gives you the chance to get out and about in the fresh air. You will have the chance to grow your own vegetables & flowers and also gain the [...]

Allotment Open Day, Athenry, Saturday, October 3rd.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:59:50 +0000

Athenry Environmental Network Allotment Open Day Saturday October 3rd 2pm to 3pm - Athenry The Athenry Environmental Network is holding an open day on its allotment scheme in Athenry on Saturday October 3rd from 2pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and learn about growing vegetables. The meeting will include tips on planting and [...]

Digging potatoes, a harvest worth waiting for.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:43:49 +0000

“Potatoes served at breakfast, at dinner served again; potatoes served at supper, forever and Amen!” –Pennsylvania prayer. The gardeners and farmers who had the foresight to plant their potatoes earlier this year have an interesting few weeks ahead of them. The harvesting of the main crop potatoes that were sown mid-late April is about to get underway. [...]

Wasps on fruit, how to prevent, deter or kill this problem.

admin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:45:38 +0000

“Anger is as a stone cast into a wasp’s nest”. Chinese Proverb. It feels like this year is fast becoming the year of the wasp. Despite all the wet weather we have received there has been plenty of wasps around. You would expect the dampness would put them off, but no, they seem as plentiful as they [...]

Bee Keeping, easy ways to attract bees to your garden.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:40:49 +0000

“Don’t wear perfume in the garden - unless you want to be pollinated by bees.” Anne Raver Perfume aside, where would we be without bees? Without honey for one thing, no more “honey and lemon” to soothe a cough or jars of spreadable gold for layering sweetness on to bread or scones. But think deeper and [...]

Tickets to Grow it Yourself Ireland Conference… win them.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:35:54 +0000

As the interest in home-produced food reaches fever pitch, a new organisation called GIY Ireland is aiming to inspire people to get growing and give them the knowledge they need to do so successfully. On September 12th 2009 Waterford Institute of Technology will be the venue for the launch of this unique organisation which aims [...]

Summer cabbage growing - Summer cabbage how to grow, tips, varieties, cooking.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:17:05 +0000

Summer cabbage…. With its peak harvest in August and September this vegetable provides an excellent source of Vitamin C leading up and through autumn. All health benefits aside summer cabbage has had its image tarnished by the soggy mush that’s served up by school and work canteens. In this guide I hope banish the soggy [...]

Spring cabbage growing - Spring cabbage how to grow, tips, varieties, cooking.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:31:43 +0000

Spring cabbage…. A hardy vegetable that’s an excellent source of Vitamin C and glutamine, an amino acid which has anti-inflammatory properties. Health benefits aside, the image of spring cabbage has been tarnished by the soggy mush served up in school and work canteens. In this guide I hope to banish the soggy cabbage blues [...]

Kohlrabi growing - Kohlrabi how to grow, tips, varieties, cooking.

James Kilkelly from Allotments.ie — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:05:24 +0000

Kohlrabi…. high in vitamin C and K, potassium, fibre as well as the antioxidant carotenoids b-carotene and lutein. Kohlrabis flavour varies between nutty (uncooked) and broccoli with a hint of radish (cooked). If you seek unusual tastes and looks then this give this member of the cabbage family a second glance. Common names: Kohlrabi German Turnip [...]