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Outdoor Adventures Along The Miners Way and Historical Trail

Dee Sewell — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:18:50 +0000

The circular Miners Way and the Historical Trail combined take in over 118 km of trails, ascending to 1300 metres in places, offering a range of walks to suit all levels. Some of the places and trails within it are mentioned here.

October is Reuse Month – What Will You Re-imagine?

Dee Sewell — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 07:30:24 +0000

October is Reuse Month - What Will You Re-imagine?

Time to Talk About Soil

Dee Sewell — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:07:17 +0000

Soil is the mother of all things. Please honour and protect her by signing the People 4 Soil petition. Give soil a voice.

Why People Are Freaking Out About the Harlequin Ladybird

Dee Sewell — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:49:36 +0000

The Harlequin Ladybird has swept across North America, Canada, the UK and Europe. Now it's on Ireland's shores. Here's how to identify it and report it.

How to Grow Your Own Broad Beans

Dee Sewell — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:28:57 +0000

Grow your own broad beans, a great bean for beginners, children, busy people and you can make humas too!

How to Learn Botanical Latin Plant Names

Dee Sewell — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:31:47 +0000

Botanical Latin is the universal language for plants yet learning the language can fill some students with dread. Here's some tips to help the memory.

How to make a Zwartbles Sheep Egg Cozy

Dee Sewell — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:03:10 +0000

A knitting pattern for a Zwartbles sheep egg cozy

Follow Your Curiosity

Dee Sewell — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 19:21:53 +0000

In 2008 I enrolled as a mature student in adult education to study horticulture, this week I'm returning part time to continue the journey. Here's why.

A Recipe for Friendship

Dee Sewell — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:28:43 +0000

Community gardening - a place where you'll find learning and friendship and in this instance, a Kale and Spinach Soup recipe thanks to gardener Susan Hogan

5 Things to Do With a Pumpkin and One Thing Not to Do, Ever.

Dee Sewell — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:02:33 +0000

Five things to do with a pumpkin including making soup, roasting seeds, making pumpkin pie and seed saving. And one thing not try at home, especially alone.