These are our links for 28th January 2010 through 10th February 2010: Fungus strain puts potato crop at risk – The Irish Times – New strain of blight to look out for. New seeds arrive by post – Trevor Sargent
Awards ceremony report
On Friday last the college held an awards ceremony for students who graduated from the college last year. We were delighted to have Trevor Sargent TD to present the awards and also guests from County Limerick VEC. Also thanks to
Bookmarks for 25th January 2010 from 11:31 to 19:41
These are our links for 25th January 2010 from 11:31 to 19:41: Planting Broad beans – Sow, or throw? – What to do with those old seed packets? See all of our bookmarks on Delicious.com…
Bookmarks for 7th January 2010 through 22nd January 2010
These are our links for 7th January 2010 through 22nd January 2010: Grant Aid Scheme for Horticulture Growers 2010 – This aid, which is set at 40% (50% in the case of young farmers) of total eligible capital investment, will
Organic College on TV
We are excited to let you know that the Organic College will feature in a new TV series on TG4 produced by Abú Media. Here’s what they say about the series: Garraí Glas, a brand new 13 part series dedicated
Bookmarks for 5th January 2010 through 6th January 2010
These are our links for 5th January 2010 through 6th January 2010: Bulgarian Giant Leeks Part 2 – Comment on the UK Government’s Food 2030 report: Soil Association – "Consumers are feeling increasingly confused by the proliferation of diet-related advice
Bookmarks for 29th December 2009 from 13:49 to 17:05
These are our links for 29th December 2009 from 13:49 to 17:05: Celeriac update | Soilman – Celeriac is a swampy plant that demands damp soil. And this year, I simply couldn’t provide. Interview: Darina Allen – Reclaiming forgotten skills
Bookmarks for 16th December 2009 through 17th December 2009
These are our links for 16th December 2009 through 17th December 2009: Garden Organization – podcast on keeping organised See all of our bookmarks on Delicious.com…
Bookmarks for 4th December 2009 through 14th December 2009
These are our links for 4th December 2009 through 14th December 2009: Bug threatens British tomato crop – Telegraph – The pest, known as Tuta Absoluta or the South American tomato moth, has been reported in the UK Ireland and
College xmas market
With over twenty stalls offering home-made food and drinks, gardening, environmental information, music and Santa, quality was the theme of the afternoon at An tIonad Glas on Saturday last. The town that gave us the first creamery co-operative and turned