Mags Riordan of Bumblebee Farm continues to guide us all through the planning, planting and caring of a bed for cut flowers. By the time summer arrives the bed should boast an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers ready for cutting and enjoying. This month we’re planting. It’s the month of May […]
Last month I looked at the ink works of Laura Wade, giving special attention to the geometric overlays in her work. This has led me to consider the work of another Cork artist, Tom Climent, whose geometric constructions inform and heighten sensations of landscape. His work is the tip of […]
Last month we looked at normal blood glucose balance and how your body manages this. This month we are examining what happens when blood glucose levels get too high. Ultimately this leads to Type 2 diabetes, which is induced by diet and lifestyle choices and is the end stage of […]
The other day I was on a particular Facebook page about dogs. Someone had a new puppy and wanted to know how to get him to walk quietly on the lead. One guy replied that the first few times he put his dog on lead he held it so tightly […]
In traditional Chinese medicine worry, anxiety, insomnia, excessive dreaming, and poor memory are all connected with your emotions, stress and digestive health. Insomnia refers to a number of different problems including the inability to fall asleep easily, waking during the night, sleeping restlessly, waking-up early in the morning and dream-disturbed […]
As well as the conservation of wild birds, the West Cork Branch of BirdWatch Ireland promotes biodiversity, which encompasses a wide range of interests. Committee member Damaris Lysaght shares her passion for butterflies. Who can resist that miracle of colour, fragility and beauty that is the butterfly? Collectively called a […]