Learn about agroecology principles on our family homestead in Kilkenny, Ireland

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  Description

  We are a Family of 5: that grow our own produce for Family consumption as much as possible.
  Mum, Dad and 3 teenagers Boys along with our 2 Dogs Chloe & Penny we all live in Rural County Kilkenny.
  Mum a trained Chef, Grew up on a Family Dairy Farm In Co Laoise as did My Husband in Co. Galway.
  We enjoy working outdoors and benefiting from the fruits of our Labor.
  
  We are using AgroEcology Principles along with Regenerative Farming & Permaculture Practices, on our smallholding including a 2 acre Syntropic Agroforestry ( 10 Acres of land in total )
  Currently we do not produce produce for Sale. Surplus produce is used by us and Volunteers.
  (Having returned to education late in Life to Study Horticulture My first Love.
  Became fascinated with Soil and the complexity of the Life contained within.
  Several Books and courses Later I stumbled upon Syntropic Agroforesty and its uses in the Improvement of Plant Health, Soil fertility and pest Control and Microbiome.)
  
  We decided to spring into action 2 Years ago(Winter 2023) to began the Journey with Ecology Land Survey, which I did Myself.
  After studying the land Topology, Plant and Water Fall over a 12 Month Period, came up a Plan on how to adapt water management system on the land creating Ponds to hold onto water to aid our crops and the prevention of flooding further along the way with neighboring lands.
  Ponds help with Pest control and Pest Management and in general add to the interconnectivity of the Ecology and Biodiversity on our smallholding.
  
  We are practicing AgroEcology Principle in Temperate Climate:
  To put it simply growing beyond Organic using zero Chemicals.
  Utilizing Ecology and Plant management to enhance the ability of the Soil and to restore the Soil to a state of "Abundance" of Cropping.
  
  There are 4 Phases of this Syntropic Agroforestry Principle:
  
  1. Placenta,
  2. Placenta 1,
  3. Accumulation
  4. Abundance.
  
  In the 2 Acres of Syntropic Orchard:
  We Planting over 100 Fruit and Nut (Heritage and non Heritage) Trees.
  In these Syntropic rows many different varieties of Fruit and Nut Trees were planted,
  i.e. Walnut, Cobnuts, Sweet Chestnut, Cherry, Apples, Pears & Plums, Honeyberry, Jostaberry, Worchester Berry, Blackberry, Raspberry. Blackcurrant and Gooseberry. Rhubarb.
  Along with Willow, Alder. Hazel, Birch and more and more as the weeks progress.
  
  
  Other activities carried out on Our smallholding include:
  
  -Dry Stone wall building to create additional habitat for Biodiversity and Ecology Interconnectivity.
  -The "100 Million Tree foundation" planted over 5200 individual Native Irish Tree as a Biodiversity Woodland of the Future.
  -Created 2 Ponds for Wildlife & Biodiversity.
  -Vegetable Garden and Green house, we grow Potatoes, Garlic, Horseradish, Onions, Strawberry, Tomatoes,
  Carrots various Herbs this Year.
  We have received Trees form various donated and paid sources, Tree of The land, Free Trees Ireland and Hares Corner,
  None so Hardy.
  We recently had the good fortune of having an Ecology Survey carried out here with "Hares Corner" which yielded very positive results on Biodiversity side.
  
  We are Nature, Syntropic, Ecology, Biodiversity Enthusiastic growing as much of our own food where possible.
  If You Guys would like to learn and contribute to our smallholding, we would be delighted to Share and learn along the Journey with You Guys too.
  Please know we are at the beginning Phases of this Syntropic Journey Placenta going into placenta1.
  It can take several years to reach Phase 4. Abundance
  
  If this sounds like something You Guys would be interested in Learning and sharing with Us.
  Please get in touch
  
  Located 30 minute drive to Kilkenny City Ireland.
  Kilkenny City is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
  
  Our closest town is Castlecomer which is 10 minutes by Car.
  Castlecomer is a famous for being a former coal mining town. One of the main attraction in Castlecomer is the Discovery Park a beautiful 80-acre woodland park where visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences including a tree top adventure walk, climbing wall, woodland trails, zipline and octagon, canoeing, archery along with the Coal Mining Museum.
  
  Castlecomer craft yard is home to a growing group of crafts people and artists selling pottery, silver jewellery, interiors, fine art painting, fine jewellery and ceramics.
  
  Along with RC Church, Local Supermarkets , Coffee Shops and Takeaway Food Vendors.
  
  Castlecomer is a 20-minute drive from Kilkenny City.
  
  Location is Rural with limited Public Transport. We are Happy to drop You Guys into Town and Pickup from Bus Stop/ Train

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Musique

  

  Art et design

  

  Histoire

  

  Plage

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  LGBT+

  

  Technologie

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Films et télé

  

  Ferme

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Photographie

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Animaux

  

  Nature

  

  Cyclisme
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Learn about Irish language and old Irish Traditions and cooking.
  We love having Workaways who like cooking and We can learn new recipes from their country and share our love and knowledge of Cooking together.
  We are not vegetarian so prefer for ease of cooking people who eat meat, fish ,eggs.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are looking for help on our 2 acre Syntropic Agroforestry Smallholding. ( 10 Acres of land in total )
  Lite weeding, planting and general help around the Garden and Land. Food preparation.
  General maintenance and upkeep.
  We are using Agro Ecology principles and Regenerative farm practices.
  We are starting out on this Journey and would enjoy sharing and learning together with other like minded individuals.
  Suit 2 friends or a couple.
  
  Minimum stay 1 week.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Peaceful and Private Location Full use of Small Cottage with Double bed.
  With Your own Kitchen and Bathroom.
  Broadband and TV.
  Meals included.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Penny (4 ans)

  Penny is everyone friend loves attention and pettings. She is Busy and playful, knows loads of tricks.

  

  Chloe (12 ans)

  Husky
  Older Dog very quite and easy going, Likes to keep You company around the Garden.

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