Nature Spaces
Looking after our wonderful landscape is everyone's responsibility especially considering how many places we share and continue to enjoy.
Plans Grow for a Johnstown Sunflower Trail
Discover where the trail is heading, who's involved, and the underlying reason why a Sunflower Trail is so important to Johnstown Tidy Towns.
Places To Visit To Be Amongst The Trees
As we seek out new places to visit for exercise, fresh air, and headspace, we highlight woodland walks suitable for families.
Help Map Our Trees
No one really knows what we actually have In our neighborhood we seek Your Help to record and protect them.
Find out how you can Help Map Our Trees.
Who is this guy and where is he going with that rock?
We continue our investigation into Navan's interesting features with another sculpture that reveals more than we expected.
Last month we discovered an insight into County Meath but this month it is literally all about 'Navan'.
"What's wrong with using Weedkiller?"
This was a fair question asked on one of our social media postings so we summarise the issues.
What is it about Dandelions that makes people hate them?
Playing a vital role in nature with properties that people have exploited for centuries the dandelion is far from being a useless weed.
We offer 5 reasons why you should change your mind about these plants being unwanted weeds.
Estate Taking In Charge
What does it mean for an Estate to be Taken In Charge and is yours?
Pollinator-Friendly Potential.
Homeowners are doing their part and now we encourage Estate Groups to make a contribution to the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
Proposal to Stop Spraying Poison in Johnstown
We're all concerned about our environment and Johnstown Tidy Towns have proposed a step in the right direction to reduce harm.
The 5th Province
We've all walked, or more likely driven, past the first item in our mini series about Navan's Art and you might be surprised to discover it's relevance to Meath.
Johnstown Set To Bloom with Colour
A plan to inject colour through planting by Johnstown Tidy Towns.
Wildflower Calendar
We were attempting to record the local seasonal wildflowers in the Johnstown area but it's clear that others know far more about the subject.
See our guide page where we'll add more resource links.
What Colour is Johnstown?
Spring is not the only season to be busy planting and we have suggestions to colour Johnstown.
Conkers In Decline
Under threat across Ireland and Europe a local family made a hopeful gesture to save Horse Chestnut trees.
Fresh Air
We've been inside too long. It can be safe to return outdoors for exercise and we provide a glimpse of what you could be doing.
Garden Bird Guide
If you've been offering them food your garden should be vibrant with colour and activity.
Love Our Trees
We're very lucky to have a wealth around us but what exactly have we got?
Garden Suppliers
Spring is coming and we're preparing to rediscover our gardens. Here's a Guide to local suppliers.
Climate Workshop
Climate Change is high on the agenda and it was very apt timing to have a workshop locally.
Athlumney Riverside Walk
A beautiful jewel in both Johnstown's and Navan's Crown. Lets take steps to ensure we do the right thing,
Green Spaces
Johnstown is very green but we think we could improve the lawns, roundabouts and troubled spots.
Rainwater Buggy
It might sound trivial but managing to move water to where it is needed has until now been a struggle for Johnstown Tidy Towns and limited their planting projects.
A simple, yet clever, solution has just changed just this.
Bridge Flowers
Keep an eye out for the new Flower Display this month. It should host a few surprises for pedestrians.
Tidy Towns Entry
The competition entry form has been submitted and we check out what the plan is.
Wildflower Planting
Creating a Bee Friendly Johnstown with free seeds to those wishing to help.
Water Collection
We're not expecting a repeat of last year's weather but Water Conservation is something to do now.
Riverwalk Proposal
Take a trip along the Athlumney Riverside Trail with us and see what's being suggested.
Graffiti Survey
We don't accept scrawls to be art and a Graffiti Survey is in place to have any removed.
Improve Johnstown
As Winter passes the garden becomes inviting and we look at suggestions to improve the local environment
Bee Helpful
The first sign of Spring flowers signals the return of our wonderful Bees.
Not to be confused with those angry wasps we'd like you to support the dwindling Bee population and work together with Johnstown Tidy Towns.
Bad Dog Owners
Are you an animal lover or are you one of the few inconsiderate dog walkers who are putting every one of us at serious risk?
Poster Ban
Election posters here in Ireland are not as bad as the image above taken in the Philippines.
Environmental waste is not the message most politicians wish to promote.
Bridge Flowers
Following on from the seasonal displays in Navan we now have them for Johnstown
Big Cut
The 'big guns' came out recently to tackle and level the Johnstown Wood 'forest' of grass and weeds.
Big Dig
The weather was hot and the ground baked hard but there is new life growing first time in a decade.
Weed Killer
Anything which grows where we don't want it is considered to be a weed but is Weed Killer your friend or foe?
It Bloomed
It's OK to have emotions and to feel Happy or Sad. We discovered how so much has been expressed through a garden and the creation of Rainbows End.
Water Butts
Ireland is green for good reasons. With a relatively wet climate and mild temperatures throughout the year why would we bother to conserve or reduce our use of water?
Organic Farm
We discovered that nestling beside Dalgan Park is a wonderful family run Organic Farm.
JTT 2018 Entry
The Entry form has gone in and the projects are underway. Read what the group are doing and lend a hand since they need residents to help.
Welcome Signs
We finally have some landmark signage to announce Johnstown is more than a map location.
Dog Mess
They're treated as members of the family but we wouldn't dream of leaving dirty nappies out in public so why do some pet owners treat dogs any differently?
Residents v's Grass
You can't have missed the long grass covering one Estate's lawn.
Find out why.
Grass Root Issues
It's the season to start cutting grass but could we could save a fortune and enhance the area if we simply had less of it.
Garden Bounty
Don't just plant flowers instead plant flowers that produce food for your summer BBQ.
Rainbows End
Local Navan Schoolgirl turned Garden Designer is on the Road to Bloom by Bord Bía™
Johnstown Tidy Towns
Did you know that Johnstown has an entry in Tidy Towns this year and it's not just about Litter picking.
Picnic without Pests
It happens too often, your fun picnic gets interrupted by wasps and bees! For solutions and remedies read on
Coarse Fishing
Navan Coarse Angling Club is a suitable for all age groups and can be found at the Ramparts canal.
SuperValu Tidy Towns
With many goals to the competition we hear of some of the things we're hoping to have your cooperation.
What to do with Grass
No playgrounds but the Johnstown Community has 20 soccer pitches worth of open lawn.
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