Indicator Plants – Soil – Dry, Wet, Rich, Poor, Acid, Alkaline or Compacted
When paying attention to the kind of plants that are naturally growing in a place, a lot can be said about the […]
Month: November 2017
Birdland Cottage – Intro
Once upon a time when we were looking for a place of our own, our friends said to us – no matter […]
Interview with Bianca and Martin – Athlone Community Radio
This is an interview with Bianca and Martin on the Athlone community radio, Roscommon Ireland – This was a great opportunity to […]
6 Tips for attracting Winter Birds!
6 Tips for attracting Winter Birds! 1. Know their tastes. Winter birds love seeds! You can find seeds by the pound at […]
Making Apple Juice
We got a box of eating apples from a friend with a surplus and made 10 liters of real apple juice. It’s […]
GIY Athlone Group Meeting
Grow it Yourself Athlone is a group that organizes casual gatherings to discuss all things related to gardening, food and benefits of […]
No Dig Potatoes Harvest Video
We made a quick video harvesting our no-dig potatoes. They have been grown with zero maintenance and no spraying of chemicals, yet […]
Rooting rose cuttings using potatoes
Here’s a way to propagate roses the inexpensive way. It would be most successful with softwood cuttings in late spring or early […]