Bailout blues | Energy Bulletin. Thanks Richard – I feel like that about the news too. Instead of writing something eloquent I drank some beer and put on some very loud drum and bass. Great fun.

Below are links to some UK and Irish forums that are good for getting advice on growing food. Do leave a comment if you know of any more good ones.

• Grow Your Own
• Kitchen Garden
• River Cottage
• SallyGarden Smallholding
• Garden Organic (members only)
• Irish Gardeners
• Gardening on Boards.ie
• Country Talk and Tips