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Coming SoonA 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.
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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Coming SoonThis 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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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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Irish Seed Saver branded tote bag. Made from 100% fair trade organic cotton, it's light and durable.
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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
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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.
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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 400g covers approx 20m2
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Crop by crop guidelines to help you save seed for yourself.
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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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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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Coming SoonThis 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.