I was working my way around my garden yesterday, checking on things and harvesting a bit of this and a bit of that. As I worked my way through a ….Read more
August in the Vegetable Garden
I fell in love all over again this year. I had that light, butterfly sensation, that feeling that something was about to happen. You know the one. I was smiling ….Read more
Harvest Time Heroes
If your garden is anything like mine you’ve been reaping the rewards of the good weather with a fantastic crop of fresh vegetables. So much worked for me this year ….Read more
Beautiful Beetroot with Dorcas Barry
I always liked beetroot anyway but since my wife started making a salad with roasted beetroot and feta cheese my interest in growing them reached new heights. I have been ….Read more
Charles Dowding’s Garden
If you read any of the guff I write you will probably have heard me mention Charles Dowding before. He’s a bit of a hero of mine basically because his ….Read more
Cork Garlic Farm Update
You may remember we reported from the West Cork Garlic Farm earlier in the year. It’s a project we’re very excited about as it gives us a source of Irish ….Read more
Top 10 Great Overwintering Vegetables
We always get loads of calls in August / September looking for overwintering vegetable seedlings. Of course I’m delighted as we do a great range of vegetables for autumn planting ….Read more
Elderflower Champagne
Ingredients 4 litres hot water 700g sugar Juice and zest of four lemons 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar About 15 elder ower heads, in full bloom A pinch of dried yeast ….Read more
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
Why should I use a raised bed? I guess the best place to get started is why should I grow in Raised Garden Beds in the first place? There are ….Read more
The Vegetable Garden in May
May is just the best, isn’t it? Especially this year when the Winter has been stubbornly holding on for all it’s worth. The buds are finally popping on the trees ….Read more