Gardening Courses

Gardening Courses, Talks and Events 2024

Course: Complete Online Gardening Course

An organic vegetable gardening course for beginners and more advanced gardeners alike:

These videos were filmed in 2022 at the Community Gardens with Klaus Laitenberger and Assumpta Butler.  Each video is about 45 minutes to an hour long.

Cost:

€100 for 23 sessions 

Duration:

23 sessions (min. 45 minutes each) from January to December 2022

It will bring gardeners through the early part of the growing season and covers everything from sowing to planting, weed control, pest and disease prevention, rotation planning, composting and soil fertility.

To book the course please click on the following link:

Course: Complete Online Gardening Course – Green Vegetable Seeds

 

Gardening Courses and Workshops

Date: Saturday 3rd February 2024

Course: Grow Your Own Organic Food

Venue: Coolamber House, Co. Westmeath

Click the following link for more information:

www.coolambergarden.com

Contact: Ann-Marie Durkin

Email: annmariedurkin@gmail.com

Tel: 0871436292

 

Date: Monday 12th February 2024

Talk : Grow Your Own Organic Food

Venue: Clonakilty Flower Club (evening)

Email: clonakiltyflowerclub@gmail.com

 

Date: Friday 9th &  Saturday 10th February 2024 and 16th & 17th February

Course: Organic Farming Principles (Organised by NOTS – Level 5)

Venue: Milltown Malbay, Co Clare

Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with our 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by Klaus Laitenberger, this practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme.

The course will run in the Miltown Malbay Community Centre, Milltown Malbay, Co Clare across two weekends, Friday / Saturday February 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th.

Please note, places are limited, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place.

Course Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS

Organic Farming Principles (Clare – February) – NOTS

Course Timetable:

Weekend 1:

  • Friday February 9th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
  • Saturday February 10th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Practical Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)

Weekend 2:

  • Friday February 16th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
  • Saturday February 17th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Written Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)

For course content and modules click the following link:

Organic Farming Principles (Clare – February) – NOTS

 

 

Date: Saturday 2nd and possibly Sunday 3rd March 2024

Course:  Grow your own healthy vegetables

Venue: Hydro Allotments, Blarney, Co. Cork

This course is for anyone who is keen to learn how to start a garden.  It is a very practical course and will take place at the wonderful Hydro Allotments near Blarney.  The course will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the allotment gardens at the Hydro Walled Garden.  Early booking is recommended as this course fills up quickly.

A hands-on course – so bring gardening gear.

Contact: Zwena on 087 2333183

 

Date: Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March 2024

Course: Renvyle Gardening Weekend

Venue: Renvyle House Hotel Gardening Weekend

A gardening weekend with Mr. Klaus Laitenberger, Organic Gardening Expert and Author and Anja Gohlke, Head Gardener at Kylemore Abbey Victorian Walled Gardens.

The weekend program will include an introductory evening, several demonstrations and workshops, in-house entertainment, and complimentary use of on-site facilities.

Weekend Price €275.00 per person and includes:

  • 2 Bed & Breakfast
  • 1 Dinner on our award winning restaurant
  • Gardening demonstrations and tips with Klaus Laitenberger and Anja Gohlke & evening entertainment.

Activity Breaks (renvyle.com)

Email: info@renvyle.ie

Tel: 095 46100

 

Date: Friday 15th & Saturday 16th March and 22nd & 23rd March 2024

Course: Organic Farming Principles (Organised by NOTS – Level 5)

Venue: Co. Mayo – Venue to be confirmed

Learn what’s involved in converting to organic farming with this 4-day / 2-weekend course in Organic Farming Principles. Taught by Klaus Laitenberger, the practical organic course is QQI Level 5 certified, and is accepted to gain access onto the Organic Farming Scheme.

The course will run in Co Mayo (Exact Venue TBC), across two weekends, Friday / Saturday March 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd.

Please note, places are limited, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place.

Course Cost: €200 when you sign up through NOTS

Course Timetable:

Weekend 1:

  • Friday March 15th (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
  • Saturday March 16th (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit 9.00am —4.00pm)

Weekend 2:

  • Friday March 22nd (Classroom Session 5.00pm – 9:30pm)
  • Saturday March 23rd (Classroom Sessions + Organic Farm Visit + Examination – 9.00am —4.00pm)

 

Date: Thursday 21st March 2024

Course: Grow your own food in healthy soil

Venue: Ballymaloe Cookery School

Contact: Karen on karenodonohoe1111@gmail.com

This course is suited for anyone who plans to start a food garden.  It is filled with practical tips and demonstrations on how to prepare the soil; compost making session, seed sowing demonstration and how to avoid pests and diseases. The course is held at the productive and beautiful gardens in Ballymaloe as well as in their 1 acre greenhouse.

A hands-on course – so bring gardening gear.

 

Date: Sunday 24th March 2024

Course: Beginner’s Guide to Growing Organic Food

Venue: Belfast – venue to be confirmed

The course is organised by Sharon McMaster from New Leaf compost and Kindergarden Cooks. For more information contact Sharon on 00447912240692.

This course is suited for anyone who plans to start a food garden.  It is filled with practical tips and demonstrations on how to prepare the soil and make raised beds; compost making session, seed sowing demonstration and how to avoid pests and diseases. There will also be a session on growing fruit bushes and herbs.  It will include classroom sessions on crop planning, rotations and tips on which crops are best suited for the small garden.

A hands-on course – so bring gardening gear.

 

Talks: Ardcarne Garden Centres in Boyle and Roscommon – 13th April 2024

Contact Mary Frances on 071 9667091 for more details

 

Date: Thursday 23rd May 2024

Course: Grow your own food in healthy soil

Venue: Ballymaloe Cookery School

Contact: Karen on karenodonohoe1111@gmail.com

This course is suited for anyone who plans to start a food garden.  It is filled with practical tips and demonstrations on how sow seeds outdoors, transplant crops and how to look after a variety of plants. The course is held at the productive and beautiful gardens in Ballymaloe as well as in their 1 acre greenhouse.

A hands-on course – so bring gardening gear.

 

Date: Saturday 18th May 2024

Course: Grow your own food in healthy soil

Venue: Ourganic Garden, Innishannon, Co. Donegal

Contact: Milo Butler 086 1088397

This course is suited for anyone who plans to start a food garden.  It is filled with practical tips and demonstrations.

The course is held at the productive and beautiful Permaculture Gardens in Innishannon.

A hands-on course – so bring gardening gear.

 

 

Talks/Workshops in L’Arche Day Care Centre in Togher, Co. Cork

L’Arche Day Care Centre will host a few gardening workshops this year at their beautiful new gardens.  I’ve been working with them for over a year and we converted a boring lawn into a beautiful and productive vegetable, fruit and sensory garden.  In 2024 there will also be a coffee pod on site.  If you are interested, please contact Meadhbh and leave your contact details with her for events in 2024.

Email: meadhbh.furlong@larche.ie

 

Dates for your Diary:

14th – 16th June 2024

We’ll be at the Garden Festival in Antrim – a wonderful and exciting weekend.

Course: Online Gardening Course – Part 1

An organic vegetable gardening course for beginners and more advanced gardeners alike:

These videos were filmed in 2022 at the Community Gardens with Klaus Laitenberger and Assumpta Butler.  Each video is about 45 minutes to an hour long.

Cost:

€55 for 12 sessions 

Duration:

12 sessions (min. 45 minutes each) from January to late April 2022

It will bring gardeners through the early part of the growing season and covers everything from sowing to planting, weed control, pest and disease prevention, rotation planning, composting and soil fertility.

To book the course please click on the following link:

Course: Online Gardening Course – Part 1 – Green Vegetable Seeds

Day 1:                 8th January 2022

Click on the link below for a sample gardening video:

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/663486155/2c28502070

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