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Out of stockMade from natural India rubber. Great for both kids and dogs alike.
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Produced by our gardeners here at Irish Seed Savers, this easy to use growing guide tells you when best to sow, harvest, plant indoors, sow in soil and plant out. We've tried to cover all of the major families and shown a few of the rare varieties of vegetable we stock but this is a great Growing Guide for the novice or expert gardener.
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This is a paper written by Clare O'Grady Walshe on how imposing new legislation, in Ireland and overseas, is placing our food sovereignty and security in danger. Reduced to €3 due to slight shop damage (rusty staples). Â
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Out of stockIrish made NIGHTLIFE IN NATURE 2023 WALL PLANNER by BAGLADY DESIGNS printed on 100% recycled Favini paper. 420 x 595 mm. JAN-DEC 2023.
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Buckwheat is a fast growing short-term summer green "manure" that germinates in about 3-5 days. This packet contains 250g.
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Out of stockRye is a deep rooting, hardy plant which is an excellent overwintering green manure. Improves soil structure. Cut down in spring and dig into the soil to add organic matter. Sow: Sept - Oct 400g covers approx 20m2
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Out of stockCatch crop,fast growing (6-8weeks) not hardy but robust. Sow months 3-9 Sowing rate /ha: 20-25kg 1kg covers: 400m2. This pack weighs 250g. Can also be used as a green "manure"
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Out of stockGreen manure mix with 40% annual ryegrass, 30% pannonische vetch, 30% crimson clover. Top (or graze) when over 30cm high. Cut and dig in 4 weeks before next crop. Sow: August/September. 300g for 50m2.
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Out of stockPhacelia grows quickly and supresses weeds. Vetch helps to add Nitrogen to the soil. Hardy in mild winters. Cut and turn in Spring. Sow: August – September. 250g for 50m2.
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Irish Seed Saver branded tote bag. Made from 100% fair trade organic cotton, it's light and durable.
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Out of stockRed Clover is the best nitrogen fixer of all. It also needs a long growing season. High yeilding, forage, great for the bees, improves fertility, deep rooting, and improves soil structure. Can also be used as a green "manure".
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Excellent reference swatches for exploring and identifying Ireland's native bugs and trees. Designed, printed, and published in Ireland. Price is per swatch.
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Out of stockThe ultimate portable guide for quick and easy identification of garden birds. Features species descriptions of all the birds you are most likely to see in your garden, town, or park.
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Out of stock"Tanacetifolia" fast growing, weed suppressor, attractive to bees with blue flowers. Unrelated to other crops. Used as an overwintering crop to protect the soil, or in spring to suppress the weeds. It attracts bees and can be dug straight into the soil before flowering. Sow Mar-Sept. Certified organic. Packs of 200g Can also be used as a green "manure"
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Out of stockWith the help of this pocket sized guide, you can put a name to the wild flowers you see around you every day.
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The ultimate portable guide for quick and easy identification of birds. Covers the 230 birds most often found in Britan & Europe.
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Out of stockA natural wool barrier to deter snails. Slugs and snails will dry out if they try to cross the barrier due to the salt content of the wool. They are also irritated by the texture of the wool. 100% biodegradable and harmless to children, pets and wildlife. Lasts between 18 to 24 months.
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Out of stockBest used for undersowing with tall crops. Fixes nitrogen, pest management, forage, small leaf. Very good for bees. Long-term green manure. 200g bag.
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Out of stockBased on decades of research by biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun, this calendar features detailed advice on the optimum dates and times for planting, tending, and harvesting to help you grow more plentiful and healthier plants.
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A clear and concise guidebook for growing a wide range of vegetables, both outdoors and with protection.
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Out of stockA handy guide to natural remedies from your garden and store-cupboard for complaints ranging from coughs and colds to aches and pains that allows you to save money and avoid taking mass-produced chemicals on a regular basis. Fiann gives simple step-by-step instructions to make straightforward salves and ointments, teas, rinses and syrups that will fill the first-aid cupboard, as well as identifying plants that can be used straight away with no preparation required. Fiann's singular knowledge of the properties and uses of herbs, fruit and flowers from the garden makes fascinating reading, as well as having extensive practical applications.
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A fully illustrated guide to therapeutic herbs and their uses, and how to make safe, effective herbal remedies at home.
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For beginner and intermediate beekeepers.
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Out of stockAn authoritative guide to making your own body, skin and hair care preparations, complete with a glossary of commercial and natural cosmetic ingredients.
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Out of stockNow recognised as one of the most influential books of the 20th century, Silent Spring exposed the destruction of wildlife through the widespread use of pesticides.
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Out of stockThis comprehensive guide by Klaus Laitenberger covers many aspects of gardening in Ireland and a month by month guide. It includes many colour pictures and is well set out, detailing how to manage various types of soil, green manures and a comprehensive section on mistakes beginners make.
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An essential guide to growing and maintaining a self-sufficient garden. Incorporating both sustainability and practicality. It demonstrates the possibility to grow in a way that promotes biodiversity whilst producing a sizeable harvest.
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Richard Mabey's masterpiece in a backpack size, A guide to over 100 edible plants, berries, mushrooms, seaweed and shellfish, all beautifully illustrated. Advice on when to gather, what to pick and how to cook it.
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Crop by crop guidelines to help you save seed for yourself.
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Out of stockThis new edition of the best-selling Craft Cider Making is fully revised and updated. Packed with essential advice and information, it gives step-by-step instruction for small scale cider making. It retains the best of traditional practice but also draws on modern understanding of orcharding and fermentation science. Written by an award-winning cider maker, it guides beginners into the rewarding world of cider making and helps those with more experience expand their skills to enjoy the craft more fully.
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Fly into a world of birds, where eagles soar and starlings sing. You'll discover there's more to birds than meets the eye...
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The Holistic Beauty Book is packed with safe, luxurious, organic, affordable skincare potions that you can make at home.
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Out of stockDiscover the fascinating world of Ireland's diverse and astonishing collection of wildflowers.
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Out of stockOn the Beara peninsula in West Cork, a temperate rainforest flourishes. This is the story of a forest, of the man with the vision behind it, and - as the burning issues of our time are considered - of the joys and benefits of wild nature.
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For anyone who wants to grow a wide range of vegetables and fruit in a polytunnel or unheated greenhouse.
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Irish Seed Savers T-Shirts made with Stanley and Stella cotton – a Fair Wear Foundation brand. This is a high quality garment made in a responsible and ethical way. Fabric: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Ethical: Cotton FairWear Foundation Accredited Company PETA Approved Vegan XS 34/36" S 36/38" M 38/40" LÂ
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Irish Seed Savers T-Shirts made with Stanley and Stella cotton – a Fair Wear Foundation brand. This is a high quality garment made in a responsible and ethical way. Fabric: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Ethical: Cotton FairWear Foundation Accredited Company PETA Approved Vegan XS 34/36" S 36/38" M 38/40" LÂ
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Irish Seed Savers T-Shirts made with Stanley and Stella cotton – a Fair Wear Foundation brand. This is a high quality garment made in a responsible and ethical way. Fabric: 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Ethical: Cotton FairWear Foundation Accredited Company PETA Approved Vegan XS 34/36" S 36/38" M 38/40" LÂ
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Out of stockIn this unique book Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end, using clear explanations, flowcharts and diagrams.