The fourth episode of series 2 of ‘GROW COOK EAT’ is set to air on Wednesday, April 8 and presenter duo founder of GIY Michael Kelly and the GIY Head of Community Development Karen O’Donohoe offer a polytunnel masterclass, get growing broccoli and visit the growers of rare and organic […]
Health & Lifestyle
This is just what we need at this time, carrot salad elevated to a vegan prawn cocktail status. It’s guaranteed to cheer up the day and boost our immune systems. This is a rehash of a salad that we’ve been eating for years but re-assembled. The carrots and avocado are […]
by John Hosford of The Weekend Garden Centre Self-isolation and longer days with the clocks going forward by an hour last weekend gives us more time to get out and about in the garden. Let’s hope our good weather continues during our lockdown so we can take advantage of the […]
Agri Aware is launching its popular Incredible Edibles primary school programme to families to participate in during the current period of school closures and social distancing on Monday, April 6th. Agri Aware is encouraging families to learn all about where food comes from and the importance of consumption of Irish fruit and vegetables, for […]
by Mags Riordan of Bumblebee Flower Farm Amidst all this uncertainty and downright scary stuff, today was one of those days that gave me real hope, taught me that life goes on and, if we help and support nature, she will thrive. Birds are starting nests, bumblebee queens are emerging, […]
I never thought that I’d be writing a pandemic-related column, but here I go. Covid-19 is here! Isn’t it ironic, the document I opened to write this column, was titled: ‘Go Outside’. Here, almost three months later, I could easily rename this ‘Stay home – stay inside. However I chose […]