InishOge Farm & Field School

05/24/2026

In early medieval Ireland, bees were so valuable that there were actual laws written just for them.

Known as the Bechbretha, or “bee judgments,” these laws date back to around the 7th and 8th centuries and covered everything from stolen hives to bee attacks and even “nectar theft” by neighboring swarms.

If someone claimed your bees were stealing flowers from their land, the law suggested dusting the bees with flour and following the white trail back to their hive.

Bees were legally treated like livestock because honey, wax, and mead were essential to daily life in medieval Ireland. In some cases, compensation for injuries or disputes was literally paid in beehives.

What makes it even more fascinating is that Irish records from over 1,000 years ago mention mass bee die-offs linked to famine and human suffering, showing people already understood how important pollinators were long before modern science confirmed it.

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📸: National Museum of Antiquities

05/12/2026

Another gorgeous garden thing.
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05/12/2026

My kids' favourite way to eat .

🌈🍓 Colorful Rhubarb Sour Ribbons
nostalgic snack lovers.

Ingredients
4 cups chopped rhubarb
3/4 cup sugar
1 package flavored gelatin (strawberry or raspberry)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Colored sugar or sour sugar for coating
Instructions
Simmer rhubarb and sugar for 10–15 minutes until soft.
Blend smooth and stir in gelatin and lemon juice.
Spread thinly onto parchment-lined baking tray.
Dry at 170°F (75°C) for 4–6 hours until flexible.
Cut into strips and coat with sour sugar.

05/12/2026

And this!

🍮 Rhubarb Pudding Cake

Soft vanilla cake underneath with a bubbling sweet rhubarb sauce on top—warm, gooey, and perfect with ice cream.

Ingredients

Rhubarb Layer

3 cups chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup brown sugar

Cake Batter

1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread rhubarb into greased baking dish and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Mix batter ingredients until smooth and spread over rhubarb.
Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Serve warm.

05/12/2026

It's full-on at our house right now!!

🍋 Rhubarb Lemon Bars

Tangy lemon filling and tart rhubarb layered over buttery shortbread crust.

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter

Filling

1 cup cooked rhubarb
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Bake crust at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
Whisk filling ingredients together.
Pour over crust.
Bake 25–30 minutes until set.
Chill and dust with powdered sugar.

05/12/2026

Farm fun at it's best!!
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04/30/2026

04/22/2026

More Nettle magic from Ravensong Seeds!
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04/20/2026

Pickled Rhubarb, happening now at our house!!
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🥒 Pickled Rhubarb (Tangy, Sweet & Surprisingly Addictive)

This isn’t your usual pickle—rhubarb turns beautifully crisp and vibrant, with a sweet-sour flavor that pairs perfectly with salads, sandwiches, or even grilled meats. It’s fancy but incredibly easy!

🧾 Ingredients
3 cups rhubarb stalks (cut into sticks)
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1–2 garlic cloves (optional)
1 small piece fresh ginger (optional)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the rhubarb
Wash and cut into jar-sized sticks.
2. Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, and salt.
Heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Pack the jars
Add rhubarb, spices, garlic, and ginger into clean jars.
4. Pour & seal
Pour hot brine over rhubarb, covering completely.
Let cool, then seal.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating (better after 2–3 days).
💡 Tips
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks.
Add chili flakes for a spicy twist 🌶️
Use apple cider vinegar for a softer flavor.