November / December
2009 November / December
The November / December issue of Organic Matters in now available. In our online features Gerry Galvin re-introduces us to offal - an often unpopular, but cheap and wholesome food; Ruth O' Connor explores Ireland's eco-friendly hotels; Ciaran Burke shows us the beauty of the winter garden; and Cáit Curran visits a successful mixed organic farm in Co. Cork.
And there's lots more in the print edition: Jeanne Quigley's report from Bologna's Natural Products Exhibition; a US bee keeper's search for a solution to colony collapse; comparing Polish schools' awareness of sustainability and organic horticulture with our own; and does the move towards more environmentally friendly farming hold threats as well as opportunities for the organic movement?
In the Print Edition…
The Good Life
Jeanne Quigley is impressed with the range and quality of products on offer at Bologna’s Natural Products Exhibition.
Farm Walks, 2009
Mary Lynch completes her roundup of this year’s farm walks and encourages farmers to attend these useful events
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A Hive of Activity
Colony collapse disorder is threatening the future of the bee population. Raymond Rendleman meets a US beekeeper searching for a solution.
One Dimensional Wine
Branding of wines may produce consistency but are we losing individuality and character asks Urs Tobler, who makes a plea for conscious consumption.
Build Tight, Ventilate Right
Every green-minded builder or renovator knows how important insulation is, but many don’t realise the importance of air tightness for keeping heat in. Lenny Antonelli looks at ways of sealing up air leaks while allowing for good ventilation.
Producing Strawberries Under Cover
Billy Clifford concludes his series on strawberry production by looking at the pros and cons of an early indoor crop.
The Greening of Agriculture
The move towards more environmentally friendly farming holds threats as well as opportunities for the organic movement, says Oliver Moore.
Pig Tales
Chas Griffin tells a porky tale and wonders if pigs are worth keeping.
Gillian Westbrook has been appointed to the new position of
General Manager with IOFGA. Coming from a background in the regulatory area...
