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Firewood, Handcrafting and natural building materials
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Fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs are flavoursome and healthy
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Poultry Market Roscommon Quick Tour
November 23, 2021
Here’s a quick video tour of the poultry market in Roscommon. Lots of interesting breeds...
How to Harvest & Plant Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes) 5 Varieties
November 15, 2021
Harvesting Jerusalem artichokes is one of the most satisfying jobs, it really brightens up that...
How To Plant Willow Cuttings – Arches, Hedges and Shelterbelts
November 5, 2021
In this video we’ll show you what we’ve done with willow in our gardens and...
Birds in the Garden
November 1, 2021
Birds and especially song birds are delightful to watch around the garden. They also play...
Athlone Apple Day 2021 – Irish Seed Savers
October 27, 2021
Here’s a bit of video coverage of the Athlone Apple Day hosted by Fryry Orchard...
Mint – The King of Tea? 11 varieties
October 26, 2021
Is mint underrated for it’s use in making tea (infusion)? Besides it’s many shapes and...
Rhubarb – Vegetable for Dessert?
October 22, 2021
Rhubarb is a vigorous vegetable native to central Asia and it thrives here in our...
Farm & Market Garden Tour Year 2 – The Bullaun Ark
October 16, 2021
In this Farm & Market Garden Tour we are revisiting the Bullaun Ark in Loughrea...
Spanish Tortilla Recipe
October 14, 2021
Ingredients (To serve 4): 6 potatoes 7 eggs 1 white onion & 1 red onion...