Benefits of a garden

Materials and Fuel

Firewood, Handcrafting and natural building materials

Food and Medicine

Fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs are flavoursome and healthy

Well being

Exercise, balance and relaxation.

What’s New

Poultry Market Roscommon Quick Tour

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

Harvesting Jerusalem artichokes is one of the most satisfying jobs, it really brightens up that...

How To Plant Willow Cuttings – Arches, Hedges and Shelterbelts

In this video we’ll show you what we’ve done with willow in our gardens and...

Birds in the Garden

Birds and especially song birds are delightful to watch around the garden. They also play...

Athlone Apple Day 2021 – Irish Seed Savers

Here’s a bit of video coverage of the Athlone Apple Day hosted by Fryry Orchard...

Mint – The King of Tea? 11 varieties

Is mint underrated for it’s use in making tea (infusion)? Besides it’s many shapes and...

Rhubarb – Vegetable for Dessert?

Rhubarb is a vigorous vegetable native to central Asia and it thrives here in our...

Farm & Market Garden Tour Year 2 – The Bullaun Ark

In this Farm & Market Garden Tour we are revisiting the Bullaun Ark in Loughrea...

Spanish Tortilla Recipe

Ingredients (To serve 4): 6 potatoes 7 eggs 1 white onion & 1 red onion...