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At the top of Mary’s Organic Garden live two colonies of Native Irish Black Bees who more than earn their keep.  Not only do they produce delicious honey for our … [Read more...]

Those of you who think giving up caffeine means giving up quality coffee can think again!  Decaf coffee gets a bad reputation, with many people believing that no … [Read more...]

Did you know that every time you enjoy a coffee at The Treehouse you are supporting an environmentally and ethically considerate supply chain that not only is carbon … [Read more...]

“I’m bored” said no child ever during a stay at Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa! Here are our top ten things to do with the kids, all of which are within easy … [Read more...]

This recipe is from our own Mary Fitzgerald.  Mary has been baking Porter Cake for more years than she would care to remember!  In 2016, she tweaked the … [Read more...]

We are always looking for new ways of growing ingredients in a more sustainable way.  For ten months of the year a corner of the polytunnel in Mary’s Organic … [Read more...]

Miner’s Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliate)– or Winter Purslane – is grown in abundance in Mary’s Organic Garden.  Not alone is it delicious in a winter mixed salad, but … [Read more...]

Did you know that garlic needs time to acclimatise to the ground before it gives you its best?  It takes a lot of patience and several harvests to get to a point … [Read more...]

Every now and again, we all need a night off from dinner duty, especially as we are spending so much time at home.  While we aren’t able to welcome you and your … [Read more...]

We just love a warm bowl of home-made carrot soup on a cold winter’s day.  Carrots are a great source of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants and they are in … [Read more...]