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Exploring the healing powers of nature at The Hollies Centre

WCP Staff March, 2019

We are living in a time of increasing disconnection – from each other and from the natural world that we are part of says Thomas Riedmuller, co-founder and resident of The Hollies Centre for Sustainability near Enniskeane. Despite more electronic connectivity more people feel lonely. Despite more mobility nature seems […]

Growing herbs at home

WCP Staff March, 2019

There is a lovely stretch now both morning and evening. There are visible signs that the gardening season is kicking off – birds pairing up, buds on trees and shrubs, spring bulbs out in full force. This is the busiest month of the year so if I fall behind now, […]

Gardeners and worms

WCP Staff March, 2019

While planting some fruit trees in my garden last week, I came across lots of big juicy worms. This got me thinking about one of the most productive workers of the soil food web and I decided to learn more…and it turns out there’s lots to learn about these amazing […]

The house the Baker’s built

WCP Staff February, 2019

Aine Baker talks to Mary O’Brien about her family’s long journey from renting properties to finally achieving their dream of building a home of their own in West Cork. A native of Donegal, Aine is married to Noel, who grew up on a farm in West Cork. The couple, who both […]

West Cork called to take part in plastic audit

WCP Staff February, 2019

A new EPA funded initiative to reduce plastic use in homes and schools across Ireland is being launched by Voice, an environmental charity that aims to empower individuals and local communities to take positive action to conserve our natural resources. Voice is currently looking for individuals, households and schools in […]

Soft fruit

WCP Staff January, 2019

Here in West Cork we have fantastic growing conditions for all types of soft fruit. Even a novice gardener should be able to get great returns from just a few plants. Kids (and adults) will be delighted to feast on the tastiest fruit grown in their own gardens! Even with […]

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