Veg Directory
We know that starting to grow some of your own food can be a bit daunting. But to help you on your way we’ve created a veg directory that will help you on your growing journey.
Spring is in the air
The garden should be a refuge from the unnatural pressures of much of contemporary society, not an additional source of mental conflict.
Control your urges to avoid premature germination.
"Seeds sown too early either outside, struggle miserably, emerging into a cold, damp world or, inside where they germinate happily but are too advanced to be transplanted out into a world of frosts and winds."
The Hows And Whys Of Autumn Onions And Garlic
A shortage of garlic means prices are likely to rise next year, so why not grow your own? DRIP, DRIP, drip fell the raindrops last week, in what felt like...
The Basics by Michael Kelly - How to grow radishes
Radishes can be sown pretty much anywhere!
Richard's Ramblings August 10th - Pests and Diseases
Everything seems a little more normal now, the soil is moist and the cooler temperatures suit both gardeners and our common crop plants.
Richard's Ramblings July 20th - What do non gardeners find entertaining?
In order to keep the GROW HQ garden entertaining for visitors I have decided that I need to find out what sort of things non-gardeners find interesting and exciting and did some research.
Richard's Ramblings July 13th - Growing is not usually this difficult!
Richard thought it was about time he resumed rambling again after a few weeks of inactivity. The heat and drought has created lots of extra work...
Mental Well Being in an Open Prison by Caitriona Kelly
Last week, back when the memory of rain-sodden fields and water-rich clay soil was still fresh, the 16-week programme in therapeutic horticulture at Loughan House Open Prison in Cavan came to a close.
The Basics by Michael Kelly Tips for Conserving Water
Generally speaking, we don’t need to water much if at all outside in the veg patch in a typical Irish summer. But in these heatwave conditions, watering is indeed necessary and conserving water becomes a significant challenge.
Richard's Ramblings June 22nd - Fertilisers, Mohicans and More
The rough grass between my tunnels needed its’ annual strim this week and as ever large quantities of the macerated vegetation ended up in my hair.
The Basics by Michael Kelly Growing Cucumbers
I grow cucumbers exactly like tomatoes, planting them in the polytunnel and allowing them to climb (they can grow up to 2m high
The Basics by Michael Kelly Growing Good Aubergines
I sometimes think that aubergines are easy to grow, but hard to grow well if you know what I mean. I find the plants easy to raise, but it’s a harder job to get good fruit.
