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A place of sanctuary to escape from the hussle and bussle of everyday life.
May 2021
Plans Grow for a Johnstown Sunflower Trail
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.
April 2021
Help Map Our Trees
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.
April 2021
"What's wrong with using Weedkiller?"
"What's wrong with using Weedkiller?"
This was a fair question asked on one of our social media postings so we summarise the issues.
April 2021
What is it about Dandelions that makes people hate them?
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.
March 2021
Pollinator-Friendly Potential.
Pollinator-Friendly Potential.
Homeowners are doing their part and now we encourage Estate Groups to make a contribution to the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
September 2020
Wildflower Calendar
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.
August 2020
Conkers In Decline
Conkers In Decline
Under threat across Ireland and Europe a local family made a hopeful gesture to save Horse Chestnut trees.
Garden Bird Guide
Garden Bird Guide
If you've been offering them food your garden should be vibrant with colour and activity.
June 2020
Love Our Trees
Love Our Trees
We're very lucky to have a wealth around us but what exactly have we got?
GYO
GYO
You've probably started working in the garden but wait and discover if you should grow some food too.
Garden Suppliers
Garden Suppliers
Spring is coming and we're preparing to rediscover our gardens. Here's a Guide to local suppliers.
Bad Dog Owners
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?
Wild Birds
Wild Birds
Bring some vibrance, colour and excitement to your garden by feeding the wild birds.
Avoid Bites
Avoid Bites
If you've been somewhere warm you're highly lightly to have been bitten by Mosquitoes.
We found solutions to keeping them away.
It Bloomed
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.
Weed Killer
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?
Water Butts
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?
Garden Bounty
Garden Bounty
Don't just plant flowers instead plant flowers that produce food for your summer BBQ.
Grow Spuds
Grow Spuds
Wouldn't it be great to get Christmas or New Years Day dinner straight from the garden? You've time to get spuds if you're quick.
Can't DIY ?
Can't DIY ?
Having come to the assistance of our Community to remove the recent graffiti we discovered a local firm with so many 'Around the Home' services.
No Car Space
No Car Space
With more homes having more cars there's no extra room on the road so what can you do?
Lawn Care
Lawn Care
Ireland is naturally green and with the amount of rainfall we receive it's lush green for good reason but is your.
Wall Repairs
Wall Repairs
Many of us are now finding that the bricks are coming loose on the driveway and garden wall.
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