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A Bit of Banter
General chit-chat about GIYing
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Introduce YourselfNewbie to the forum? This is the forum where you can introduce yourself, tell us a bit about your veggie patch, where and what you grow, and other interesting stuff! |
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murdered roses Patricia Keenan , May 13, 2012 |
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General Chit-ChatHow's the weather? What are you up to this weekend? This is the forum to put stuff when you don't know where else to put it!! |
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Walking stick cabbage Conn , May 16, 2012 |
Growing
All things regarding growing food
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FruitThis is a forum for all things fruit - whether you're interested in growing soft fruit like strawberries, raspberries etc or tree fruit like apples and pears. This is the place for you. |
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ants in my rhubarb Deborah Ballard , May 15, 2012 |
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Vegetables and HerbsAh yes, veg & herbs - the raison d'être of GIYing. From carrots to cauliflower, basil to brussels, peas to parsnips, this forum page is all about sowing, growing and harvesting vegetables. |
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Broadbean Roger , 3 hours, 40 minutes ago |
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CompostA group devoted to the correct level of care and attention that needs be lavished on those steaming piles of decomposing matter.... All aspects of what to do, what not to do, how much or how little will, hopefully, be revealed |
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Irish worm supplier Ruth Noble , May 02, 2012 |
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Other food you can growFor most GIYers, the progression to home-grown food utopia starts with herbs, then progresses to veg and then to fruit. But for many, the journey doesn't end there and branches in to the wonderful world of nuts, mushrooms and more! |
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Christmas gift - a lifetime supply of truffles! Mr Ed , Feb 01, 2012 |
Rearing Animals
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PoultryFeather and Foul of any kind. A group dedicated to the raising, housing and keeping animals for the kitchen or for food production. |
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Sour Crop Adrienne Byrne , May 14, 2012 |
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PigsOink, oink - irascible, exasperating, charming, maddening, delicious. Keeping pigs is like advanced GIYing - it can turn a garden in to a smallholding, a field in to a farm. Pigs will root up and improve soil, produce a tonne of great farmyard manure and provide meat for a family of four for a whole year. What's not to love? |
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Looking for pigs in Sligo Cris Kiely , Apr 11, 2012 |
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BeesGood morning your majesty! Keeping bees for honey is an ancient practice and one that still makes tremendous sense for the GIYer - bees to pollinate your veg plants and free honey to boot? This is a forum for discussions on beekeeping. |
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Looking for equipment Owen Mulligan , May 03, 2012 |
Crafts, Skills and Traditions
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Crafts, Skills and TraditionsForaging, willow weaving, butter-making, brewing beers and wine - there are no end to the crafts and skills that GIYers want to arm themselves with these days. This is a discussion forum for all things crafty. |
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Wild Garlic Tim McCarthy , May 10, 2012 |
GIY in the Community
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School GardensA dedicated forum for teachers and those involved in school vegetable garden projects to come together to share tips and ideas; talk about what worked and what didn't; veg to grow in school gardens (that will be ready within term time); equipment lists; fundraising ideas, issues and more. |
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Hi, Anyone got Bean or Pea Pods??? Calli Pilkington , Mar 07, 2012 |
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Community GardensThe GIY Community Garden Initiative is aiming to promote and facilitate community garden culture in Ireland. This is a dedicated forum for those involved in existing and potential gardens around Ireland (North and South) to come together to share tips, best practice and ideas; talk about what worked and what didn't; fundraising ideas, issues and more |
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looking for guidlines for rules/contract for small allotment group Rob M , Feb 27, 2012 |
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Operation GIY NationA forum for families that are involved in Operation GIY Nation to talk about their experiences with the six projects, and to have their questions answered. No question too silly or simple! |
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thank you to the bell family Heather Boyd , May 05, 2012 |
GIY Notice Board
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CoursesA forum to post details of GIY-related courses all over Ireland and for discussions on course content and quality. If you are posting details of a course, please supply the date, venue, content and cost. |
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’Growing Organic Vegetables in the Polytunnel’. GIY Ireland , May 04, 2012 |
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Barter BoardEvery GIYer knows what it's like to have a sudden glut of produce - more tomatoes then you can shake a stick at, courgettes coming out your nose etc. This is a barter board where you can exchange produce. Half a dozen eggs for a punnet of strawberries? Good deal. Remember, keep it local, be specific and see what happens. |
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Free - Chitted Rooster potatoes, ready to be planted Diego Zanella , May 16, 2012 |
About GIY Ireland
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AnnouncementsCheck back or subscribe for the latest goings on |
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Volunteers needed - Leinster Gathering & Self-sufficiency show Lorraine Foster , Apr 07, 2012 |
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The GIY DebateRaised beds or no raised beds? Is biodynamics science or superstition? Should raw milk be banned? Things get hot and heavy occasionally here in the GIY Debate forum but we always respect opinions and have some fun. |
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The July Debate - this house believes that... Astrid Adler , Apr 16, 2012 |