When paying attention to the kind of plants that are naturally growing in a place, a lot can be said about the soil conditions without having to take the shovel out. This can help a lot in determining what cultivated plants can be grown well without amending the soil. Often times conditions may vary considerably […]
Once upon a time when we were looking for a place of our own, our friends said to us – no matter where we will end up we will turn it into a little paradise. It has been a roller coaster of a journey spanning several years with many peaks and valleys. We have been […]
This is an interview with Bianca and Martin on the Athlone community radio, Roscommon Ireland – This was a great opportunity to discuss natural, chemical free no dig gardening, growing your own food with all it’s advantages and exploring how easy it can be. Many thanks to Deirdre O’ Murchadha for having us and for […]
6 Tips for attracting Winter Birds! 1. Know their tastes. Winter birds love seeds! You can find seeds by the pound at most at garden centers. Not only are they tasty to the birds, but they are full of healthy oils that the birds need to survive the winter. 2. Hang your feeders. When you […]
We got a box of eating apples from a friend with a surplus and made 10 liters of real apple juice. It’s so good freshly pressed with nothing added, you can’t buy it in the shops! It’s being stored in the fridge so it doesn’t start fermenting into cider, not that it would be an […]
Grow it Yourself Athlone is a group that organizes casual gatherings to discuss all things related to gardening, food and benefits of growing your own vegetables, fruits and herbs. All are welcome, whether you are an expert gardener or just thinking about starting to learn about gardening. We meet on the first Wednesday of every […]
We made a quick video harvesting our no-dig potatoes. They have been grown with zero maintenance and no spraying of chemicals, yet we had no blight at all. We used a method most commonly known as lasange or back to eden gardening. Without digging the soil, cardboard is put down on the grasses and weeds, […]
Here’s a way to propagate roses the inexpensive way. It would be most successful with softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and i would use rooting hormone instead of cinnamon, but either should work. Simply drill a hole in the potato slightly smaller than your rose cutting, now strip the leafs off the […]