Waratah Eco Farm

10/02/2025

08/02/2025

Medical Medium: Dandelion: Powerful Cleanser - now at www.medicalmedium.com

08/02/2025

Planted the asparagus & strawberries. It has worked amazingly well! This is our asparagus & strawberry bed (we also put chives, garlic chives & walking onions here to help deter pests.). The asparagus is still improving but the strawberries this year are prolific! Definitely recommend this. We hardly have to pull weeds at all.
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08/02/2025

In spring 2019, photographer Joe Neely captured a truly breathtaking moment that touched hearts worldwide. While traveling through the American West with his girlfriend, Nicole, he stumbled upon a flower-filled field in Colorado, where vibrant purple and orange blossoms stretched endlessly.
Amid the gentle hum of bees collecting pollen, something extraordinary happened.
Joe noticed a bee moving slower than the rest, visibly exhausted from a long day’s work. Covered in pollen, she hovered for a moment, checked the air, and then settled into a flower to rest.
Then—something even more magical occurred.
Another tiny bee joined her, curling up on the same flower, and together, they slept. 😴🌸
Joe, in awe, captured the moment with his macro lens, witnessing a side of nature few ever see. Later, as the sun warmed the petals, the two bees woke up and flew away, refreshed and ready to continue their work.
"I had no idea that bees slept in flowers," Joe shared.
This stunning photograph is a gentle reminder of the quiet, unseen beauty in the world around us—where even the busiest creatures take a moment to rest. 🐝💛

07/02/2025

This is how well the vinegar, salt, dawn dishwashing soap works. I sprayed around the outside of the garden and this is how it looks now one day later. 1 gallon of vinegar, 1 1/2 cups salt and 2 tablespoons dawn dishwashing soap. No Roundup needed!!

05/02/2025

The A-Frame or Gothic Window Trellis works great for when you need a smaller path through your beds. I cut the panel in half then bring it to a point and secure the panels together. Use spreader bars or pieces of wood to push the top apart to give you straighter sides towards the bottom. I love these for my indeterminate cherry tomatoes, vining squash like Rampicante or Smooth Criminal, yard long beans, armenian cucumbers, or even your cantaloupe! The point ends up being almost 8 feet tall! Get those plants off the ground and you seem to have less pest issues. What would you grow vertically?

05/02/2025

Fantastic . Wish we,'d do this immediately in the US.. Mexico honoring their true Heritage Roots and taking Steps that Honor Mother Earth and Food people eat. Hurrah!!!!🌽🌽🌽💗

03/02/2025

DIY ❤️🪴

03/02/2025

02/02/2025

02/02/2025

The chances of your tree surviving will increase dramatically by merely digging a square hole instead of a round one when you plant the sapling. The roots won't develop a circular root system because, as systematic planting trials have shown, the roots are not good at growing around corners. When the roots hit the 90-degree angle of a square hole, rather than snaking around to create a spiral, they spread out of the planting hole to colonize the surrounding native soil.
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27/01/2025

PVC CHICKEN WATERER...an easy way to keep your flock watered and not have a mess with overturned water containers!
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27/01/2025

Salt and Vinegar Mix
✅Benefits
Odor neutralization: Perfect for areas with strong smells, such as kitchens or pet zones.
Bacteria and mold reduction: Vinegar’s antimicrobial properties can inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold spores.
Cost-effective and eco-friendly: A simple, chemical-free alternative to expensive air fresheners.
Non-toxic: Safe for use around children and pets when handled properly.

How it improves the air

After placing a glass of this vinegar and salt solution in a room, you may notice an improvement in air quality within just a few hours.

Cooking smells, pet odors, and mustiness begin to fade as the solution absorbs and neutralizes these airborne culprits. It’s an immediate and hassle-free way to refresh the atmosphere, leaving your home smelling cleaner and more inviting.
Long-term advantages

Using this method regularly can help maintain a consistently fresh environment. Persistent odors are neutralized over time, and some people even report feeling fewer allergy symptoms and an overall sense of cleaner air.

It’s an effective, low-maintenance strategy to ensure your home always feels comfortable and pleasant.
Creative alternatives and uses

Beyond air purification, this vinegar and salt solution is a versatile household ally. Use it as a natural cleaner for kitchens and bathrooms, where it can cut through grease and eliminate mildew.

For added variety, infuse the mixture with essential oils like lavender, citrus, or eucalyptus to create a custom air-freshening experience while enjoying the benefits of aromatherapy.
Keep in mind…

While this method is excellent for improving air quality, it’s not a substitute for thorough cleaning or addressing the root causes of odors, such as mold or grime.

Additionally, the initial vinegar scent may be noticeable, but it fades relatively quickly. For those sensitive to vinegar’s smell, consider adding a drop of essential oil to the mixture for a touch of fragrance.
Health and safety considerations

Though vinegar and salt are household staples, it’s essential to use this mixture responsibly.
The magic recipe

What you need:

1 cup of coarse salt (sea salt works best)
1/2 cup of white vinegar
A glass or ceramic bowl (avoid metal as vinegar can corrode it)

Once you have everything ready:

Mix and place the salt in the bowl and pour vinegar over it. Stir lightly to combine.
Position the bowl in areas where you notice poor air quality or strong odors.
Replace the mixture every two to three days for optimal effectiveness.

Tip: For a subtle scent, add a drop or two of essential oil to the mixture.

By combining two simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, you can transform the air in your home without relying on chemical-based sprays or expensive gadgets.

Give it a try today, and let us know what this natural solution does for your space!

25/01/2025

A 16-year-old Transition Year student from Tipperary is hoping his award-winning project on comfrey as an alternative to chemical fertiliser can be scaled up and produced on a large scale.

Luke Blackwell from CBS Thurles was the runner up individual project at the recent BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

His project, ‘a novel approach to regenerative agriculture through the use of comfrey as a sustainable soil enhancer’ also won the ABP Farm Sustainability Award at the event. Comfrey is a plant native to Ireland, which grows in ditches and hedgerows. And it was in the hedgerows of his parents’ farm near Roscrea that Luke’s projected originated.

“I had heard comfrey is high in nitrogen, and I researched it further and found that some gardeners use it, but there’s no research on it on a full agricultural scale,” he says.

“My dad, David, runs a beef and tillage farm on the Offaly border. It’s an interest of mine to put science towards farming to see if we can make it more efficient and sustainable,” Luke says

Now, the next step for Luke is to look into more detail about how the comfrey liquid fertiliser could be produced on a larger scale and the practical application of it