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Widely acclaimed as the gold standard for anyone that is interested in growing apple trees wisely and naturally. This is the new and expanded edition covering topics such as growing apples for your local region, orchard maintenance and harvesting. -
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This updated and revised edition of Wild Fermentation, now with full colour photos throughout, is sure to introduce a whole new generation to the flavours and health benefits of fermented foods. It features many brand-new recipes—including Strawberry Kvass, African Sorghum Beer, and Infinite Buckwheat Bread—and updates and refines original recipes reflecting the author’s ever-deepening knowledge of global food traditions that has influenced four-star chefs and home cooks alike. For Katz, his gateway to fermentation was sauerkraut. So open this book to find yours, and start a little food revolution right in your own kitchen. -
Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide. -
On 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. -
This revised and updated edition of Gaia's Garden features a new chapter on urban permaculture, designed especially for people in cities and suburbs who have very limited growing space. Whatever size garden you have to work with, you can apply basic permaculture principles to make it more diverse, more natural, more productive, and more beautiful. Best of all, once it’s established, an ecological garden will reduce or eliminate most of the backbreaking work that’s needed to maintain the typical lawn and garden. -
Polycotton weave, latex-coated, seamless gloves for use in the home and garden. Waterproof palms and fingers. -
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 -
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This 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. -
A really well-organised, approachable yet through guide to sourcing, planting and caring for fruit trees. It's a must for anyone considering anything from a couple of trees to an orchard. -
In this unique book Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end, using clear explanations, flowcharts and diagrams. -
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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 -
Richard Mabey's 50th Anniversary Edition, A must have book for all foragers, which covers 100 edible plants, berries, mushrooms, seaweed and shellfish, all beautifully illustrated. Advice on when to gather, what to pick and how to cook it. -
High quality black rubber 45cm ties for young trees. Use these ties to secure your young trees to their support stakes.- Fully adjustable so can be used on various sized trees
- Made from soft rubber so it wont harm the tree bark
- Strong enough to withstand high winds
- Easy to attach to tree and adjust as necessary
- Can be reused again and again
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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). -
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A practical guide to what to grow in your polytunnel all year round. Contains a handy month by month guide which tells you what to sow each month as well as listing the jobs to attend to. Also has a growing calendar section for fruits and vegetables you might like to grow in your tunnel, as well as a section on common pests and diseases. A great resource for beginner gardeners and experienced gardeners alike. -
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! -
For anyone who wants to grow a wide range of vegetables and fruit in a polytunnel or unheated greenhouse. -
Irish Seed Saver branded tote bag. Made from 100% fair trade organic cotton, it's light and durable. -
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 -
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" L41/43" XL 43/45" 2XL 46/47" 3X L 48/50" -
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. -
Crop by crop guidelines to help you save seed for yourself. -
Protective mesh guards for trees - allow air and light to reach the trunk while deterring damage from grazing animals. Install the guard around the tree and secure it to the tree stake with ties or staples. Height: 60cm approx Width: 60cm approx- Strong and durable protection for young trees.
- Easy to install.
- Provides protection from hares, rabbits or deer.
- High quality manufactured which is UV stabilised, rot free and chemical resistant.
- Easy to remove and reuse for other trees.
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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" -
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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. 1KG covers 120m² -
This book includes a wealth of information on wild Irish plants that can be gathered and eaten, including recipes, dishes and preparations, the history of their uses and value economically for future food security. -
A clear and concise guidebook for growing a wide range of vegetables, both outdoors and with protection. -
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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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 -
Excellent reference swatches for exploring and identifying Ireland's native bugs and trees. Designed, printed, and published in Ireland. Price is per swatch. -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
"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
