Inishindie - Ian Gomersall Inishowen

inishindie · Last edited by inishindie on Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:55 am; edited 1 time in total

Hi

My name is Ian and I am living in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. I have a keen interest in horticulture and write a weekly gardening column in the Inish Times, a local weekly newspaper.
I have catalogued a few years worth of articles my blog site

Cheers

Ian Gomersall

verge · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: Welcome

Hello Ian.
Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the Irishgardeners.com rules
We already have a few members regularly posting articles to the site. It would be great to see some of your writing here.

Sb · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject:

Welcome to IG inishindie

inishindie · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks

I can see this taking up a lot of my time if i'm not careful!

BlackBird · Silver Birch Tree Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 171

Hello inishindie. Welcome to this little patch of green. Is there a story brhind your avatar pic?

inishindie · Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject:

Hi Blackbird.

The photo is of a makeshift gate at a friends house on the outskirts of Carndonagh. The ladder is put in place to keep the cows from entering a place where the washing is held up. Nothing too deep and meaningful, but I do like the depth of perspective and the colours!

Cheers

Ian

shefra · Hawthorn Tree Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 50

Welcome inishindie, looking forward to your advice and articles.

birdie · Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject:

Hello to you. Welcome to Irish Gardeners.

inishindie · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the welcomes Birdie and Shefra.

Gardensgalore · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:21 pm Post subject: Good blog

Enjoyed reading your blog, Ian. Welcome and keep up the good work
Richard

inishindie · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that Richard.

I have pixilated eyes at the moment because of spending too much time on the computer. I got my long vision back tonight out in the garden. I have been collecting hazel rods for the beans and peas. It's been a great evening but the midges were out in force!

I'm still learning about putting blogs together. As they grow they get more difficult to navigate. I can see a web site coming on!

Cheers again

Ian

inishindie · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject:

Hi all

I have added a moon cycle image on my blog site that shows if it is a waxing or waning period.

There is a lot of evidence to prove that the position of the moon is very important when considering work on the garden. It gives me a chance to sit back,relax and enjoy the fruits of my labours occasionally!

Cheers!!

Ian

shefra · Hawthorn Tree Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 50

inishindie, you know the way the moon affects the tides, with global warming, rising sea levels,what do you think the outcome will be, overall?

inishindie · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: Haven't a clue!

Hi Shefra

I can honestly say that I haven't a clue!

Predictions are not my strong point and there are loads of conflicting messages thrown around so it is very difficult to make an informed decision. I suppose if I knew I could join a growing number of people that are cashing in on the issue ( There was an interesting bit in the Times on Sunday that said the Green Fuel business is responsible for the devastation of land and homesteads .

All I can offer is a link that will confuse you even more about a rising tide theory!

http://www.predictweather.com/articles.asp?ID=59

Has anyone else any ideas as I am at a loss!!

Cheers

Ian

verge · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:13 pm Post subject: