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To Do List - May

  • Put barrier around carrots to thwart the carrot root fly
  • Regularly hoe weeds, mulch and earth up spuds
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“Sow Parsnips in May” - May 12th 2012

  I’m a big fan of any vegetable that you only have to sow once each year and that stores well – carrots, onions, garlic and parsnips are a... Read More

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The Three Sisters

Native American Indians came up with a fantastic, symbiotic way of growing sweetcorn, climbing beans and squashes... Read Tips

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GIY Ireland

GIY's vision is for a healthier, more sustainable and more connected society where people grow their own food.  We inspire and empower people to grow their own by bringing them together in community groups and online to share tips, ideas and produce. There are approximately 100 GIY groups and 12,000 people involved in the movement around Ireland.

GIY is open to people interested in food growing at all levels, i.e. from growing a few herbs on the balcony to complete self-sufficiency, from beginners to old hands.  GIY is a registered charity (CH 18920).

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Connect with your fellow GIYers online on the GIY Forum or in the community at GIY group meetings. Check out your nearest GIY group on the GIY group map.

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The key to successful GIYing is knowledge! Check out our getting started page. Find out what you should be doing this month in the veg patch or get info on each veg in the GIY veg directory. Read expert articles, or check out the daily Tip of The Day.

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Transplanting day

By: Henriette

Today we transferred a few plants into our raised bed and we got to sow a few rows of vegetables - carrots and salads. I also transferred some of my strawberry plants from...

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Nice surprises…

By: Henriette

When I went into my garden the last few days I kept stumbling over one nice surprise after the other. The first was when Manoah found my bluebell bulbs in our raised...

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my allotment year3

By: Andy 4d

had the day off today so headed off to the plot for a few hours in the sunshine. I tell you it put a smile on my face, I didn't do a whole lot and enjoyed a lot of 'empty...

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Speckled hens hatching habits?

By: Bernie

Quick question - can anybody tell me how long with a speckled hen stay clucking for? Hen started a week ago and just want to know if I am now too late to put fertilised...

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Veg trug portable vegetable planter 1m

Veg trug portable vegetable planter 1m

At 800m high this really is a raised garden bed! The 'Vegtrug' raised garden ...

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