The thoughts and ramblings of a landscape gardener…
Posted in every post to date, thursday garden guest on Nov 20th, 2008
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For the moment writer #4 is Damien Mulley. When I first suggested that I do a garden guest slot… suprisingly, possibly, the first person to contact me on twitter was Damien.
He owns Mulley Communications runs the Irish Blog Awards; the Irish Web [...]
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Nov 14th, 2008
Todays post is a happy one. A very happy one.
Life [2 lives that is] is good.
The meaning of life, the true meaning, of that is, is being held in my arms.
Ladies and gentlemen may I introduce my two very newest nieces Molly [born 7lbs 2oz] and Lucy [born 5lbs 9oz] 31st October 2008. Mom, Dad [...]
Posted in every post to date, thursday garden guest on Nov 13th, 2008
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For the moment writer number 3 is Marie Boran alias Pixie von Dust. A writer, editor and journalist of all things technical with Silicon Republic, Marie was recently awarded Technology journalist of year at the IIA awards. That aside Marie is [...]
Posted in every post to date, landscape design on Nov 11th, 2008
designer: Jóse Berado, Eleuterio Soares
owner: Jóse Berado Foundation
garden style: Portuguese-Oriental
size: 21 aces [8.5 ha]
climate: mediterranean
location: funchal madiera
[source: 1001 gardens you must see before you die]
It is very unusual for me, possibly, to go on holidays and then - for a break of sorts - to visit gardens…?
The island of Madiera is quite an intriguing place [...]
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Nov 7th, 2008
Dear Mr. taxman Lenihen,
I’m 32 years old and I own a landscape design [etc] company. I have been in business eight years now. To the point, may I ask what have you ever done in return for all the money you have, taken sequestered maybe, from me? You are always paid on time; You never [...]
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Oct 24th, 2008
I had written a list of [10] garden posts that were relevant to the people of Ballyboughal over here and I’d also given a list of the top 10 garden posts you liked the most. That aside, and with 8 odd weeks to Christmas this is my Top 10 thing to make you happy… or [...]
Posted in every post to date, show gardens & shows on Oct 22nd, 2008
It took a while for me to get this and if you want to know the full story of how and why - you’ll have to read about why Peter Donegan was a bit shy here…
If you would like to get involved with Peter Donegan and Bloom 2009 via sponsorship or any other proposal [...]
Posted in every post to date, horticulture in ireland on Oct 20th, 2008
i have about ten of these bird feeders dotted around the garden. The ones on the right are good for the seed - but the larger birds seem to prefer the nuts… I’ll probably give it about a week and then I’ll put them back up again.
I tend not to put them near the berried [...]
Posted in every post to date, my office on Oct 16th, 2008
i was reading richard bransons book losing my virginity. [a brilliant read - but what's that got to do with my business?].
Before anyone asks - no! I don’t try to emulate anyone - ever! I just like to read and I liked this quote. You might even go so far as to say any accountant [...]
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Oct 15th, 2008
Dear Mr Lenihen,
i followed your budget yesterday. I don’t personally mind too much of it to be very honest! However, it does affect more than me. For the record George Lee doesn’t really inspire a nation.
I do remember the 1980’s when unemployment was tipping around 375k, emigration was approximately 35-45k p.a., the national debt was [...]
