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The Forager's Garden by Anna Locke is a handy, accessible guide to creating your own paradise plot where you can forage throughout the year. -
The Permaculture Guide to Reed Beds is a comprehensive overview of reed bed systems and treatment wetlands for household effluent treatment. Going from system selection and design to construction, planting and maintenance; this guide offers the reader a complete how-to manual for getting your own reed bed system up and running. -
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For beginner and intermediate beekeepers. -
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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This 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. -
In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in his woodland. A walk in the woods will never be the same again.   -
Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. -
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Now 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. -
An 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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Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass , Kimmerer brings these two ways of knowledge together. Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings - asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass - offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. In a rich braid of reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return.   -
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More and more consumers are seeking a healthier, greener, and more self-reliant lifestyle. There is also a growing movement of people interested in quality, handcrafted, local products. These introductory handbooks for the fast-growing self-sufficiency movement are now being published in paperback for the first time, at a lower, attractive price point. They offer accessible, practical advice on what to do, how to do it better, and how to save money. In this timely book, John Parkes demystifies the brewing process and explains in easy-to-follow terms how anyone can produce delicious beer with the help of just some basic equipment and a few key skills. Those new to home brewing will love the easy-to-follow instructions and the detailed explanations of the brewing process and anyone already adept at home brewing will be delighted by the original recipes. Made without unnecessary chemicals and additives, the beers featured here will appeal to anyone seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. -
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More and more consumers are seeking a healthier, greener, and more self-reliant lifestyle. There is also a growing movement of people interested in quality, handcrafted, local products. These introductory handbooks for the fast-growing self-sufficiency movement are now being published in paperback for the first time, at a lower, attractive price point. They offer accessible, practical advice on what to do, how to do it better, and how to save money.This book, your one-stop guide to successful preserving, contains information on ingredients, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars and cooking techniques, along with storage information and helpful hints and tips, followed by 60 delicious recipes. -
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More and more people are becoming concerned about living a healthier land more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Whether it's moving to the country and starting over on a whim or just making city-living a little simpler and easier, the "green" movement is changing the way people live their day-to-day lives. Self-Sufficiency handbooks are meant to help-offering advice on what to do, how to do it better, and how to save money as well. Hen keeping is becoming an increasingly popular component of the self-sufficient lifestyle. This authoritative handbook provides an introduction to the key aspects of raising chickens.   -
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More and more consumers are seeking a healthier, greener, and more self-reliant lifestyle. There is also a growing movement of people interested in quality, handcrafted, local products. These introductory handbooks for the fast-growing self-sufficiency movement are now being published in paperback for the first time, at a lower, attractive price point. They offer accessible, practical advice on what to do, how to do it better, and how to save money. Food writer and culinary stylist Kathryn Hawkins covers all the basics readers need to start baking bread, including essential ingredients and their role in bread making, useful equipment, basic techniques, and 40 delicious recipes. -
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Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself. You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when. Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with advice on seasonality. -
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A fully illustrated guide to therapeutic herbs and their uses, and how to make safe, effective herbal remedies at home. -
A general purpose durable glove with adjustable wrist strap. Made from nitrile coated polyamide. Hand wash in mild detergent. -
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A 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 clear and concise guidebook for growing a wide range of vegetables, both outdoors and with protection. -
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Best used for under sowing with tall crops. Fixes nitrogen, pest management, forage, small leaf. Very good for bees. Long-term green manure. 200g bag. 1KG covers 400-800m² -
"Tanacetifolia" is a fast growing weed suppressor that is attractive to bees and has impressive 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" 1KG covers 600m² -
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A 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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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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This handy guide features 240 British and Irish wild flowers. Species are illustrated with photographs and drawings, including details of size, habitat, geographical range and flowering season. -
A fascinating guide to help you identify 240 insects found across Europe. Features colour photographs and species descriptions, with information on size, habitat and range for quick and easy identification. -
The Ultimate portable guide to the most common species of tree in Ireland and Northern Europe. Includes species descriptions and information on bark, leaves, nuts and fruit. Features Colour illustrations throughout for quick and easy identification. -
The ultimate portable guide to 240 of the most common butterfly and moth species in Ireland & Britain. Features species descriptions, colour photographs and illustrations throughout for quick and easy identification. -
The ultimate portable guide to over 230 mushrooms and toadstools. Features colour photographs and illustrations, with information on size, habitat and when they can be found, and crucially whether they are edible or poisonous. -
The 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. -
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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With the help of this pocket sized guide, you can put a name to the wild flowers you see around you every day. -
Fast growing summer fertility building mix. Lots of bulk and nitrogen. Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with soil. When grown cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil. Sow : April - September 1KG covers 300m² -
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Nitrogen Fixer. low growing, deep rooting. Improves soil structure and fertility. Prepare a reasonable seed bed. Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with soil. When grown, cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. Perennial 3-4 years . Sow April - September 1KG covers 400m² -
Hugely attractive for bees. Fast growing foliage which helps supress weeds. Produces lots of organic matter and bright yellow flowers. Prepare a reasonable seed bed . Broadcast and rake to cover the seeds with the soil. When grown, cut and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. A great addition to any garden. Sow: April - June 1KG covers 300m² -
Fast growing green manure. Suitable as fodder. Climber, best sown together with a companion plant like Phacelia. Prepare reasonable seed bed . Broadcast and rake over seeds with soil. When grown, cut and and incorporate foliage and roots into the soil before plants become too woody. Sow March - September 1KG covers 100m² -
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Clover is the best nitrogen fixer of all. It also needs a long growing season. High yielding, forage, great for the bees, improves fertility, deep rooting, and improves soil structure. Can also be used as a green "manure". 1KG covers 300m² -
Green 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. 1KG covers 160m² -
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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Irish Seed Saver branded tote bag. Made from 100% fair trade organic cotton, it's light and durable. -
Polycotton weave, latex-coated, seamless gloves for use in the home and garden. Waterproof palms and fingers. -
Phacelia 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. 1KG covers 300m² -
Combining hand picked apples from 180 rare varieties of apple trees on site, our juice is a unique blend of old world apples fruits.Each apple that has gone into this blend has been carefully hand picked and selected to produce a juice that is smooth, crisp and refreshing without that tart bitterness.- 100% Irish, 100% Organic, taste the difference!
- Each bottle is 750ml
- Best before Dec 2024, once opened keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days.
- Best served chilled.
PLEASE NOTE: This juice is available for collection only from our organic farm in Co. Clare, we are unable to ship this product. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. -
Catch 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" -
Rye 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 1KG covers 60m² -
Buckwheat is a fast growing short-term summer green "manure" that germinates in about 3-5 days. This packet contains 250g. 1KG covers 120m² -
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).  -
Handmade Irish Palm-Free Soap ~ a true embodiment of purity and craftsmanship, each bar visually stunning and delicately fragranced, making your daily ritual an indulgence for the senses. Gentle on skin this soap is crafted with an all-natural formula including filtered crystal-clear Irish rainwater. Essential oils and essences nourish and moisturise the skin leaving it feeling plump and nourished. Plastic free packaging materials means this soap is a commitment to both your well-being and the environment. Available in revitalising honeysuckle, relaxing lavender, refreshing lemon, replenishing neem, rejuvenating rose or enlivening seaweed. Now all you need to do is choose which of these six captivating scents is the one for you! -
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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Made from natural India rubber. Great for both kids and dogs alike. -
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