In the context of shopping local or at the very least supporting local, you won’t get much finer than this. I personally never knew that Rodgers Potatoes were awarded spud grower of the year for 2006. And they are only down the road ! Where did I find this little bit of information ? On the [...]]]>

In the context of shopping local or at the very least supporting local, you won’t get much finer than this. I personally never knew that Rodgers Potatoes were awarded spud grower of the year for 2006. And they are only down the road ! Where did I find this little bit of information ? On the Tesco website

Tesco say:

From your local fields to your local Tesco. With Change for Good, we will continue our commitment to bring customers the highest standards in fresh food. And what could be fresher than locally produced? The quality and variety of Irish food is great – that’s why we buy more of it than anyone else and why locally produced food will always have a home at Tesco.

Ballyboughal.net says:

you won’t get more local than Rodgers spuds.

I recorded this video in one of Rodgers potato fields in Ballyboughal at the start of July.

Operated by John, David and Joe Rodgers, Rodgers potatoes are also Bord Bia certified.

Today Ballyboughal welcomed some new visitors to the village all the way from Belarus.

A disco was held in the hall in the village and Katherina [I hope I spelt that right....], the childrens translator was on hand to explain why exactly was it was all happening.

A huge round of applause to all involved. The disco was [...]]]>

Today Ballyboughal welcomed some new visitors to the village all the way from Belarus.

A disco was held in the hall in the village and Katherina [I hope I spelt that right....], the childrens translator was on hand to explain why exactly was it was all happening.

A huge round of applause to all involved. The disco was a great success.

NB: as this was taken from Peter’s Garden Blog – from a so he knows what numbers are going along perspective – you might pop over there and leave a comment with a very simple ‘I’m in‘ – click here to do so: http://blog.doneganlandscaping.com/2011/05/23/the-garden-group-may-summer-outing

The 5th Garden Group outing takes place this weekend coming Sunday May 29th.

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NB: as this was taken from Peter’s Garden Blog – from a so he knows what numbers are going along perspective – you might pop over there and leave a comment with a very simple ‘I’m in‘ – click here to do so: http://blog.doneganlandscaping.com/2011/05/23/the-garden-group-may-summer-outing

The 5th Garden Group outing takes place this weekend coming Sunday May 29th.

This is just a little taster of what you can expect….

• Date: This Sunday 29th May 2011
• Where: Ballyboughal, The Slí na Sceacha/ Hedgerow Walk – Back Lane Trail
• Time: 11.45 am

Also: I wrote this post on The Slí na Sceacha yesterday. It explains what and where in much better detail.

• Details: meet outside O’Connors Pub – the only pub in the village in Ballyboughal
• Numbers: limited to 15 [can be extended if I give enough notice]
• Cost: No Cost. With thanks to Hedgerow Society Secretary Ann Lynch
• Other: I recommend you read the garden group guide. And then read on…. Also Ann Lynch will be speaking about this outing and the history of the Hedgerow Society on The SodShow this Friday – 3pm – 103.2 Dublin City Fm Below is the route I took on Sunday.

New To The Garden Group:

Recommended reading of previous outings include

• the garden group guide
• also Irelands Eye
• the war memorial park
• and Skerries Mills
• and The Battle of the Boyne site

Please Note:

As always, if you are thinking of coming along the rules basic principles of logic courtesies as always apply. They are of course very simple.

• If your name is not on the list [left via comment] – you can’t go. No offence. That said…
• If you need to drop out – that’s fine but please do so as soon as is possible rather than simply not turn up at all – you not showing on the day may just stop someone else from going. This isn’t to sound in anyway rude it’s very simply because….
• I don’t get paid nor receive any gratuities for this.
• If numbers are going over put your name down on the waiting list and give me a call. We’ll fix something for you. Because…
• The quota is most likely not decided by me. But then this isn’t the national concert hall.
• Do enjoy yourself

Got a suggestion… thoughts or comments below

Garden Group-ees:

• Booking: via comment here only
• Contact me: see below. not a problem
• Dress Code: advised to wear suitable footwear and clothing. s.
• Duration: 3 hours should see you well – if you are time restricted.
• Weather: the weather…. your guess is as good as mine.
• Lunch: I had suggested bringing a picnic. That’s what I will be doing anyway. All things going good it’ll be a flask of coffee and some nice sambos!
• Anything else: leave a comment below or gimme a call. This is the only post you’ll need to keep your eye on and I’ll update it and let you know via the facebook page and twitter.

Getting There:

This is O’Connors Pub in Ballyboughal so you know what it looks like now.

Contact Me:

• by email info[at]DoneganLandscaping[dot]com
• via this website: click the contact page
• call mobile – o876594688
• twitter.com/DoneganGardens

It seems our very own Peter and his garden podcast have made the jump to real radio. Which is kind of funny – as he puts the audio from the live radio show on his blog as a podcast after – just in case you couldn’t tune in

That said… you have to give the [...]]]>

It seems our very own Peter and his garden podcast have made the jump to real radio. Which is kind of funny – as he puts the audio from the live radio show on his blog as a podcast after – just in case you couldn’t tune in

That said… you have to give the chap credit for it. Straight from his own garden website I nabbed this and threw it up here.

Nice one Peter, me oul’ flower

Here’s a taster of his first live show:

The #SodShow – Fridays 3pm – 103.2 Dublin City Fm

listen to the podcast – via iTunes – via the garden blog

listen live via the radio dial on 103.2fm or online at www.DublinCityFm.ie

Contact Dublin City Fm

• Use the hashtag: #SodShow
• Text the show: 0879771032
• Phone the show 018658020
• On Twitter: @dublincityfm
• On Facebook: facebook.com/DublinCityFm

Or write to us:

• via email to : info@dublincityfm.ie
• or by pen or pencil to:

The SodShow,
Dublin City Fm,
Unit 6, Docklands Innovation Park,
128-130 East Wall Road,
Dublin 3

Of course you can also just hit the contact page on this blog and get me there

It’s over on iTunes. It’s also on his garden blog.

Go rate it and tell him to shut up – or – go there and thank him for the gardening advice In fairness, worth the visit and well worth the [...]]]> He call’s it The Sodcast… credit where it’s due, it made me smile

It’s over on iTunes. It’s also on his garden blog.

Go rate it and tell him to shut up – or – go there and thank him for the gardening advice In fairness, worth the visit and well worth the listen.

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Take a listen to above first….

More information over at the fire fighters challenge website.

To throw Cian a few bob – drop it into the pub in an envelope or ask for his Dad Ronnie.

Other than that – drop a comment below and wish the man all the very best. Well done Cian my friend – very [...]]]>

Take a listen to above first….

More information over at the fire fighters challenge website.

To throw Cian a few bob – drop it into the pub in an envelope or ask for his Dad Ronnie.

Other than that – drop a comment below and wish the man all the very best. Well done Cian my friend – very proud to support you on this one. Did I mention he starts this Friday and finishes Sunday night!! You’d better hurry up and get that tenner out of your pocket…..

I can see him now, up there hanging out of the magillacuddy reeks…..

Please note:

NEXT CLASS: saturday April 17th 9.30am – 3.30pm

*class needs minimum 8 people – maximum of 10 allowed

Booking[s] over at Peters Landscaping Weblog

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I did the grow your own gardening course about 2/3 weeks ago now…. It wasn’t until I was out recently at an event [...]]]> Straight from Peter’s Blog…. the garden guru is doing it again:

NEXT CLASS: saturday April 17th 9.30am – 3.30pm

*class needs minimum 8 people – maximum of 10 allowed

Booking[s] over at Peters Landscaping Weblog

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I did the grow your own gardening course about 2/3 weeks ago now…. It wasn’t until I was out recently at an event and I was beig asked was I doing another as the wife would love to do it…. Then a neighbour popped by…. he’d love to too…. then online I got it…

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So the response from the last/ first class was good. The demand for a second one seems to be there…. that’s also good. It’s now simply a case of can I get the numbers to make a day of it….? That bit is up to you.

Who is the Garden Class for:

• those who wish to be green but not a full time farmer.
• those with an apartment balcony or you that simply just wish to grow a bit on a space about that size
• For those who work 24/7 and watch tv but are willing to do a bit

Whats the day like:

• real coffee & homemade buns on arrival @ 9.30am – with an intro chat amongst the group
• then outdoors until around around 12.30
• homemade lunchin the kitchen until around 1.15
• back out until about 3pm and finish with a fresh cuppa/some homemade biccies and a chat.

Other info:

• Places are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
• Cost is €60 per person
• I supply everything you need. You get to to bring it home with you.
• laughing is encouraged

Louise’s post really does summarise it very well

Wanna come along ?

• Pop your name[s] in the comment box below.
• email me info[at]doneganlandscaping[dot]com
• phone me on [vodafone prefix and then] 6594688

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Over the last weeks I’ve been researching chatting with some friends about gardening and the usual how to bits of outdoor advice.

From those conversations came the suggestion that I should do a crash course of some format in ‘gardening‘.

I did teach horticulture and courses before. But this class request or what one should get at [...]]]>

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Over the last weeks I’ve been researching chatting with some friends about gardening and the usual how to bits of outdoor advice.

From those conversations came the suggestion that I should do a crash course of some format in ‘gardening‘.

I did teach horticulture and courses before. But this class request or what one should get at the end of it is to be slightly different as those urging me to do so are not horticulturalists – moreso they have a window ledge/ balcony or only wish to garden in small amounts and stints.

The outcome…? Either a one day course in gardening at my homestead or a 1.5 hour evening course in Dublin City Centre over a 3/4 week period. The majority in this case decided on a one day workshop.

To tailor make this session to the people and their wants I am proposing the following:

• a one day crash course from 9.30am – 3.30pm
• The day/ date for will be in March
• cost of materials only to be covered set at €60 per person
• you take home what you make on the day
• lunch will be included
• to take place in Ballyboughal [it's near Swords/ North Dublin ]
• numbers will be limited to a maximum 8 people only

What we will achieve on the day:

• gardening basics
• how to grow your own from seed
• growing plants on a budget
• window ledge balcony gardening
• looking after your plants
• planting your planters
• growing in a confined space
• not enough hours in the day/ the 10 minute gardener
• herb and salad kitchen gardening

The idea is simple enough and if numbers run over/ demand is great enough/someone approaches me with a suggestion I’ll do a second class/ consider those options then.

If you would like to do this class – or – have any queries or suggestions

• pop your name down as a comment on the gardening blog [not here]
• email me info[at]doneganlandscaping[dot]com
• telephone me on [vodafone prefix - and then] 6594688

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