The first edition of GROW - The GIY Annual is out now. The 64 page glossy magazine is a must-read for anyone interested in growing their own food. It is crammed with information on GIYing and on GIY people and projects. Features include:
Masterclass Articles from Ireland's best-known growers including:
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Author of Grow your own Vegetables Joy Larkcom on growing oriental vegetables
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Author of Vegetables for an Irish Climate Klaus Laitenberger on Understanding your Soil
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RTE's How to Create a Garden Presenter Kitty Scully on Container Growing
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The Organic Centre's Hans Wieland on Preserving
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Author of The Polytunnel Book Joyce Russell on Polytunnel Growing
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GIY Founder and Author of Tales from the Home Farm Michael Kelly on Getting Started
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Woodies DIY Horticulturalist Paddy Gleeson from Woodies DIY on growing herb
There is a substantial feature on growing in schools with contributions from Ballymaloe founder Darina Allen, Irish Times Gardening Columnist Fionnuala Fallon and Paddy Madden. This will be an invaluable section for any school that wants to start a vegetable garden to get kids growing.
Ros Drinkwater reports on the phenomenon of community gardens while Michael Fox discusses allotments. Jacqui Nunan from Pearse College Allotments tells us more about the project.
There is also a Grower's Calendar section which outlines what you should be up to in your veggie patch each month.
We also feature profiles of and tips from GIYers around Ireland; an update on the GIY Gathering; GIY Kidz zone and much more.
