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Gardening with Gerry: spin some garden magic
Gerry Daly
The spindle tree, known for its slender stems, earned its name from its historical use in crafting spindles for spinning wool, writes Gerry Daly.
11 September 2024 For Sale
A haven for farming enthusiasts and nature lovers in Kinsale
Described as a biodiversity farm, the land near Ballinspittle village combines nature friendly areas with organic fruit, nut and vegetable production, writes Tommy Moyles.
5 September 2024 Property
Blueberry farm with plenty of potential on the market
Established in the 1960s, the farm is now home to around 9,000 blueberry bushes and a packing shed. It has recently come on the market and is for sale by private treaty.
Reap what you grow: September in the kitchen garden
It's a great time to reflect back and to reap the rewards of all your efforts in the garden as you enjoy your fruit and vegetables, writes Kitty Scully.
4 September 2024 Gardening
Katherine O'Leary: Granny is going on a sleep over
With ditches full of blackberries, Katherine got to work on her autumnal tart, with thoughts of her grandson Ricky at the forefront of her mind, writes Katherine O’Leary.
28 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Edimental essentials
Edimentals may well be for you if you want to grow your own food, but time and space are in short supply, writes Mary Keenan.
14 August 2024 Gardening
Neven Maguire: the fruits of summer are upon us
There's nothing like a summery dessert to end the perfect meal, writes Neven Maguire.
31 July 2024 Neven
IFJ Junior: from polytunnel to plate
Loughmore NS has joined forces with a local café for an innovative first, writes Deirdre Verney.
26 June 2024 CL-IFJHome
Wet spring delays planting in strawberry sector
Due to wet weather, strawberry supply will not meet demand and there is an expected scarcity for the next few weeks.
15 May 2024 News
Opinion: the future of small-scale fruit processing in Brazil
Molly Garvey, a Nuffield Ireland scholar, visited the small holder co-operative of Sidro Polpas, in the Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil, which made a big impression.
6 May 2024 News
Significant investment needed for Irish apple production
An apple research update at Teagasc Oak Park offered a comprehensive overview of advancements and future directions in research since August 2022.
22 April 2024 News
Research reveals one-third of Irish families grow fruit and veg at home
New Irish research reveals one-third of Irish families are now growing fruit and veg at home, with over 80% of Irish children consuming fruit and veg every day.
18 April 2024 News