Hello and welcome to the podcast. Episode 2 is finally here, come join me for another trip through life here at the Cottage.  You will hear more about the potato than you have probably ever wanted to know and I introduce you to the wonderful Dublin Dye Company and a quick round up of what I’m listening to.

It’s time for you to grab that cuppa and make yourself comfortable. We have around half an hour of GIY, crafty goodness with a little giveaway thrown in for good measure. Now doesn’t that sound like a Happy Friday?
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Grow
It’s been a very busy Potato season here and I discuss potatoes in containers and the heritage variety Shetland Black and Red Duke of York. After listening I hope you decide to grow your own potatoes, they are easy and keep the toddler entertained through out the season, just empty that container and let them dig for potato gold!
The Urban Farm has been a favourite of mine to check in on now and then. I really think what they achieve on a rooftop in Dublin is exceptional. The Thank Potato Project is one that really stood out and I thought, well we are talking about potatoes, why not tell you a little about it. It started it’s celebration tour in 2014 and I assure the project is still running in it’s own way. There is many a tweet of a fine looking spud and you can find these and more over on Twitter @UrbanFarm. Give Andrew a wave and a hello from us.
The latest news from GIY HQ is fantastic, it opened it’s doors to the public on October 6th to a warm welcome of coffee starved customers. Once the hoard was filled with yummy breakfasts and warm beverages they toured the wonderful gardens and found everything they needed to Grow, Cook and Eat.
Craft
The yarn I’m drooling over at the moment is from the fabulous Dublin Dye Company. All I have to say is just have a look at those sock gradients! I had a look at the Silken Lace and the lovely pattern Pavonis