The availability and use of chemicals in gardening is coming under more and more scrutiny in recent years. While organic gardening was a popular trend in previous years, this trend as begun to develop in to a more conservation focused method of gardening. Many commonly used garden chemicals are slowly being removed from shelves as … Continue reading Benefits of Pyrethrum
Beets are in general a hassle free plant to grow. You can grow beetroot seeds in most soil conditions and in a short space of time you can enjoy a harvest of baby roots or, if you are willing to wait a further week or two, feast on large 8 to 10cm spherical roots. Because … Continue reading How to prevent Beetroot from going to Seed
Lily Barclay - Senior writer - bbcgoodfood.com 1. Perfect pasta Who can resist a comforting bowl of pasta? Quick, cheap and popular with kids this is the perfect dish to use up the humble courgette. Cheese & tomato pasta bakes can be made in bulk and frozen so are perfect for busy families and carbonara-style … Continue reading Top 10 things to do with Courgettes
Want to use up a glut of courgettes in your allotment? This is a tried and tested cake in my home, loved by vege-phobes, and freezes very well! Ingredients 120g softened unsalted butter 125ml sunflower oil 100g caster sugar 200g soft brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 130ml milk 350g plain flour 2 tsp baking … Continue reading Courgette cake
So, I've been thinking about this growing season, and my experiences so far. This is my third season up in Powerstown, and I had one of the smaller plots to begin with. This year I took on a second smaller plot in April giving me a 10m by 10m area. My plots: Pests! This year … Continue reading An allotment holder’s musings
Isn't the site looking good! Here's some examples of different ways to grow - traditional drills vs raised beds. What's your preference? Soft fruit does well here at Powerstown, here are examples from the site including raspberries, strawberries and various currents: A lot of people put sheds up in Powerstown, take a look at these: … Continue reading July at Powerstown
For beginner gardeners and for those who want a simple life there are some low maintenance herbs & vegetable seeds for a productive vegetable plot. All vegetables require a certain amount of care & protection and if you are well prepared & equipped then the work load becomes much easier. The low maintenance vegetable seeds … Continue reading Vegetable Seeds for Easy to Grow Gardens
Contributed by Mary, Plot no 57 This is the method I have been given, but I have not tried this myself: Put your sweet potato sitting in a jar of water. Half of the potato in water and half out of water. This water should be changed every 2nd day. Keep in a warm and … Continue reading How to grow Sweet Potatoes in Ireland
Check out this great article in a local paper by one of our allotment holders: Dublin People | Finding the plot in Powerstown.
From Ritamary, allotment holder in Powerstown for 3 years: I really enjoy the opportunity to be out in the 'country' - I love growing food, it's great to have your own fresh produce in the kitchen, and nice to share too, when it catches up on you. I suppose my pet joy is my herb … Continue reading Reflections on my allotment…….by our allotment holders
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