by admin | May 30, 2023 | Mulching
Here at Tullamore Farm we avoid exposed soil and mulch our Fruit trees and Vegetables all year round. That layer of mulch plays an important part in keeping the soil cooler and retaining moisture. The practice of mulching will save time watering which also means money...
by admin | May 30, 2023 | Asparagus, Grow Your Own, Vegetables
One of our favourite vegetables here at Tullamore Farm is Asparagus. We have quite a lot growing here and find them amazing compared to other vegetables. Why so special? They are perennial and once you have them established, they will crop yearly and live and...
by admin | May 30, 2023 | Fruit, Grow Your Own, Melons
Very early in Spring we start planting out all our summer vine crops ,including Watermelon, Rockmelons, Cucumbers, Squash and Zucchini. Being members of the Cucurbiteae family they require lots of space, plenty of water and good soil. We always try to get them in as...
by admin | May 5, 2023 | No Dig Gardening
I grew up with my father spending time in the garden growing the families’ vegetables. Lots of time weeding, watering and turning over the soil preparing to plant the next lot of vegetables. Sometimes that bed was dug and turned over several times before Dad was...