September / October
2009 September / October
The September / October 2009 issue of Organic Matters is now available. In our online features we report on the summer's organic farm walks and organic culture in the West Country; Billy Clifford offers advice on growing organic strawberries, and Michael Miklis trials biodynamic wheat seeds.
In the print edition, Jeanne Quigley examines the uses and benefits of seaweed, Judith Hoad questions the lack of support and recognition for alternative second level education, and Lenny Antonelli explores green building and guides you through the many options available.
Also featured are home-grown organic tomatoes, hill farming, WWOOFing in France and more.
In the Print Edition…
Super Seaweed
There's more to seaweed than meets the eye says Jeanne Quigley as she relaxes in a seaweed bath and tries some of Prannie Rhattigan's delicious recipes.
The Civilizing Influence of Gardening
Producing your own food changes your relationship with everything you eat says Gerry Galvin.
Are Secondary Students Secondary Citizens?
The lack of support and recognition from the state for alternative second level education prompts Judith Hoad to ask the question.
Upside to the downturn
Business is better despite the recession says John Dunne of Ecologic who believes in offering his customers the personal touch.
Tomato time
Nothing compares to the taste of a ripe home grown tomato says Kitty Scully.
Permaculture and Permanent Friendships
On the final leg of her WWOOFing trip to France, Hannah Mole finds her ideal placement.
The right construction
One of the first steps in any building project is deciding what to build your walls with. In his latest article on green building, Lenny Antonelli attempts to guide you through the many options available.
The Promise of Spring
The beauty of spring bulbs makes a little autumn toil worthwhile. Ciaran Burke offers advice for a fabulous spring show.
Initiative to Encourage Organic Hill Farming
Hill farming is ideal for organic production say Oliver Moore and Joe Condon who are encouraging farmers to convert.
Bovine Love
Chas Griffin gets too close for comfort to his love struck cow.
Well known organic goat’s cheese makers, Inagh Farmhouse, have launched two new products in the St. Tola range. Named ‘Divine’ and...
