THE GARDEN SCHOOL AT RHSI, IN MARLAY PARK, DUBLIN
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
AND SHORT COURSES
SPRING SCHEDULE 2017
1)Container Gardening
A morning of learning about how to get the most from your containers;
•prolong the season of interest
•feeding plants in containers
•suggested plantings
•containers for bees
•planting a container
•comparing composts
2.5 hours 10 am – 12.30 pm
Cost €45 Max 15 people
Tuesday 9th May 2017
2)Propagation workshop
•Maximising germination rates in seed sowing,
•Softwood cuttings
•leaf cuttings
•seed sowing
•layering
•division
Participants will get the opportunity to give all techniques a go and will leave with a full set of notes for reference and maybe a plant or two to bring home and grow.
3 Mornngs, 10am - 12 pm
Cost €120 Maximum number 15 people
Tuesday 14th March 2017
Tuesday 28th March 2017
Tuesday 11th April 2017
3)Plant health
A morning workshop learning how to look after your plants. Learn how to reduce pest and diseases and the options for dealing with them when they do occur including organic controls.
•Identify pest or disease damage
•Cultural control
•Biological control
•Physical control
2.5 hours 10am – 12.30 pm
Cost €45 Max 15 people
Tuesday 28th February 2017
4)Introduction to Gardening - are you new to gardening?
5 mornings 2.5 hours each class 10 am – 12.30 pm
Join Aoife Munn for 5 mornings and learn all you need to know to get you started from seed sowing to dealing with pests as well as a guide to some great plants for your garden. You will take home seedlings and cuttings that you can use in your own garden, meet other gardeners and learn the basics so that you can grow your garden
5 mornings 2.5 hours each class 10 am – 12.30 pm
Cost €225 Max 15 people
Tuesday 21st February
Tuesday 7th March
Tuesday 21st March
Tuesday 4th April
Tuesday 25th April
5 ) Environmentally Friendly Gardens
-a one day workshop on how to create a garden for wildlife, to reduce pollution and prevent flooding. These days gardens should not only look good but also bring as many benefits as possible to our lives. Creating environmentally friendly gardens is easy, affordable and rewarding.
2.5 hours 10 am – 12.30 pm
Cost €45
Tuesday 16th May 2017
6)Grow your Own Veg –three mornings
3 workshops to get you growing the best vegetables for your patch. This includes how to choose the right seeds, crop rotation, dealing with garden pests and diseases and maximising the use of space in your garden. Join us one evening a month over the summer and learn how to grow vegetables without using pesticides.
3 MORNINGS 2 hours each
10am - 12 pm
Cost €120 Maximum number 15 people
Friday 10th March 2017
Friday 24th March 2017
Friday 7th April
7) Introduction to garden design –
Come for a one-day workshop on how to design your ideal garden. This will include a step by step guide on planning, setting out and planting up your garden. Notes will be provided.
3 hours 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
Cost €45 Max 15 people
Friday 31st March 2017
Who is eligible?
Anyone over 16 years of age who has an interest in gardening can attend the courses.
CLASSES
Classes are held in the walled garden and at Laurelmere in MARLAY PARK, RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN 16.
We make learning easier!
The emphasis is on hands-on learning, whether it is plant science or pruning. We make a special effort to bring the subject to life with practical demonstrations and workshops.
