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Sharing practical information from our Irish smallholding as we learn to live sustainably. Our adventures include rearing pigs for the table, keeping dairy goats, poultry, and growing all our own vegetables and heating fuel. We also have a bookshop full o
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The Most Eco Conscious Chistmas Presents Ever, Probably
If you are looking for a sustainable and environmentally friendly Christmas present look no further! The Sallygardens ebooklets are lovingly written in a bid to share what we have learned during our four years of smallholding in Ireland. They are des...
Elderflower and Strawberry Wine
Some of the wines that were brewed in spring are bottled already, and yes I know it's best to leave them for at least six months before drinking, but sometimes rules are worth breaking! My favourite wine of 2009 is currently our elderflower and s...
Onion Ropes
After a few sunny days the onion skins were nice and dry (see previous post) so I began making onion ropes. First rub the loose dry soil from the onions with a soft dry cloth or teatowel, but don't peel them, the dry skins help to keep the onion ...
