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Indicator Plants – Soil – Dry, Wet, Rich, Poor, Acid, Alkaline or Compacted
November 29, 2017
When paying attention to the kind of plants that are naturally growing in a place...
Birdland Cottage – Intro
November 21, 2017
Once upon a time when we were looking for a place of our own, our...
Interview with Bianca and Martin – Athlone Community Radio
November 19, 2017
This is an interview with Bianca and Martin on the Athlone community radio, Roscommon Ireland...
6 Tips for attracting Winter Birds!
November 15, 2017
6 Tips for attracting Winter Birds! 1. Know their tastes. Winter birds love seeds! You...
Making Apple Juice
November 11, 2017
We got a box of eating apples from a friend with a surplus and made...
GIY Athlone Group Meeting
November 8, 2017
Grow it Yourself Athlone is a group that organizes casual gatherings to discuss all things...
No Dig Potatoes Harvest Video
November 4, 2017
We made a quick video harvesting our no-dig potatoes. They have been grown with zero...
Rooting rose cuttings using potatoes
November 1, 2017
Here’s a way to propagate roses the inexpensive way. It would be most successful with...
Pumpkins – Just on time for Halloween!
October 29, 2017
Plenty of pumpkins or winter squash in 2017 with literally zero hours of maintenance and...