organic centre leitrim course prog & see catalogue 2013

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2013 Course Programme& Seed CatalogueBack to Basics and Beyond

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2013 Programme & Seed CatalogueCONTENTS

Welcome

Why a course at The Organic Centre

Other Services

Weekend course information

Course Programme 2013 Leitrim

Courses in County Clare

Our Lecturers

Advertisers Directory

Course and Event Calendar

Seeds & Sundries

Organic Seed Potatoes

Books, Tools and Sundries

2013 Order Form

OPENING TIMESTuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm(closed Monday) 1st Mar - 24th Nov 2013Other times by appointment.

Admission fee for the gardens:Adults €4, Concession €2, Children and Members of the Centre FREE (bring your Membership Card)

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Back to Basics and BeyondWelcome to our 2013 Course Programme and Seed Catalogue.

Wehaveputalotofeffortintoournewcourseprogrammetoprovideyouwiththetrainingwefeelisnecessarytoequipyouwiththeknowledgetogrowyourownfood.JimCroniniscelebrating10yearslecturingforTheOrganicCentreandwearedelightedtowelcomebacktwoformerlecturers,KlausLaitenberger,ourformerheadgardenerandDermotCarey,whoisbusyhelpingrestaurantstogrowtheirownsupplies.

Skillsandknowledgelearnedfirsthandfromourteamoflecturerstogetherwithyourownexperiencewillhelpyoutobecomeagoodgardenerandgrower,whocandealwithadverseweatherconditions,problematicsoil,pests,diseasesandweedsorganically.Thelattercanbeeatenandevencultivated!Wealsoaimtoopenyourmindstonewdevelopments,newideasandtrendsandhaveincludedcoursesonfermentedfoods,unusualvegetables,brewingyourownbeer,savingyourownseeds,homeopathyforplants,findingfoodsinthewildandcookingforspecialdiets.

Whilstprovidingthisservice,whichwehavedevelopedsince1995wehavetakenonnewchallenges.Aspartofour“Oneworldproject”,thatlinkscommunitygardensintheNorthWesttogardensintherestoftheworldwehavebuilt“key-holegardens”.BeingaDiscoverScienceCentreenablesustoprovideabetterservicetoschoolsandwithourartistinresidenceweareexploring“Supernature”intheplantworldinournewGeoDome.Lastbutnotleastyoucanfindoutifthenewlyconstructed“Self-wateringPolytunnel”reallyworks!

YouwillseethatwehavenewseasonalEventDays,“SpringintotheGarden”inMarchwhichwillincorporateouroriginalPotatoDayand“WinterGardening”inSeptemberwhichhasevolvedfromourannualAppleDay.Thisnewformatwillofferextraseasonalinformationandgreatworkshops,whilstretainingallthepopularfeaturesofourwellestablishedevents.

Our2013SeedCatalogueoffersalltheusualtriedandtrustedfavouritevarieties,alongwithsomeinterestingnewones,likeRubineBrusselsSproutswithpurplish-redbuttons,KaleNerodiToscana,anItaliandarkgreenalmostblackishkale,RedMizunaand2newwinterlettuces.ThemostexcitingadditionisKS-SR-02theworld’s1stnon-hybrid,extrasweetvarietyofSweetcorn.WehavehadmanyrequestsfromourcustomersfororganicWildflowermixessowehavemanagedtosourcetheseforyou.ChoosefromourBeeorButterflymixorwhynotboth?

Best wishes,

Hans WielandOur special offer for 2013: Book three day courses for €180 (saving of €45) or five day courses for 300 (saving €75 – one free course)!

You will benefit from: • Extensivegardensandpolytunnelsfor

learningandenjoyment• Expertlecturerswithvastexperiencein

their chosen fields• Uptodatecoursematerialsandhandouts

basedonourownexperienceandresearch• OurEco-Shopwithorganicseeds,toolsand

books.

You will enjoy• Organictea,coffeeandsconesandlight

organiclunchfromtheGrassRoofCafé.• Alocaleco-tourismnetworkfor

accommodation, restaurants and activities• Aplacetomeetlike-mindedpeopleand

makenewfriends• AgreatdayoutintheWestinLovely

Leitrim

Why a course at The Organic Centre?Since1995wehavebeenofferingcoursesinaparticipantcenteredenvironmentthatinspireslifelonglearning in a non-competitive setting. We get consistent positive feedback from course participants.

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Other ServicesSEED - Network (Schools Environmental Education Development) THE NEW NATIONAL ORGANIC SCHOOLS GARDEN PROGRAMME

TheOrganicCentrehasinitiatedanewnationalnetworktoofferadviceandservices on organic school gardens to teachers, children and parents. Ask for brochure!

Tours, Talks, Team Building Days and Workshops •Guidedtours(1½hours)aroundthecentregrounds €8/person, for schools €5 per child

•Outreachtalksandpresentations€50/hr plusexpenses

•Venuehire:Halfday€60, full day €120 (Cateringpricesonrequest).Wi-fiandclassrooms available.

• Licensed venue for civil marriages.

•Onetooneadvisorysessions€50/hr and €30/hr for Members of the Centre.

•Fulldayworkshopsandteambuildingdays (min. 10 people) €70 per person (includes tea/coffee and a light vegetarian lunch).OurvegetarianGrassRoofCafécancaterfor all groups.

Free Sustainable Energy Workshops for Schools!

TheOrganicCentre,inpartnershipwithSustainableEnergyAuthorityIreland/GlobalActionPlan,isnowabletodeliverworkshopsforPrimaryandSecondarySchoolclasses,eitherinyourschoolorattheOrganicCentre.JuniorpupilswilllearnaboutenergyefficiencyandenvironmentalawarenessthroughparticipationinvariousexperimentsandactivitiesandhavefungettingGuzzlerthepuppettostopwastingenergy.SeniorworkshopsinvolveaninitialinteractivesessionexplainingCO2andclimatechangeusingexplanatorypanels.Followingthis,pupilswillplaytheEnergyChallengegameandalsocarryoutenergyexperiments.

Contact [email protected] or call0719854338tofindoutmoreabouttheseworkshops.

One World Project

AnexcitingnewprojectthatlinkscommunityfoodgardensintheNorthWestofIrelandtogardensintherestoftheworld.Weliveinanincreasinglyinterconnectedandunjustworld,andthesourcesofandsolutionstoourstrugglesoftenlieelsewhere.Whenwebecomeinspiredtowidenourfocusandunderstanding,wecaninspireotherstoo.FromGMOstoFairTradeandfrominequalitytofoodissues,youwilllearntheskillstoempoweryouwithagreaterunderstandingoftheworldweliveinandhowtochangeit.Waystogetinvolved:GlobalGardening-KeyholeGardens-GlobalCuisine-GlobalJusticeEveryoneiswelcome.Participationisfreetoall.FormoreinformationcallHansorAndyon0719854338oremailhans@theorganiccentre.ie

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Full Time Training In Horticulture 2013Ourfull-timetrainingprogrammeisnowinitsseconddecadeandweaimtodeliverabroadandpracticallyorientatedcourse,equippinglearnerstogaintheskillstofindemploymentintheorganicsectorortopursueacareerinhorticulture.Thisyear’sfulltime,FASsponsoredL.T.I.ProgrammewillrunfromFebruary2013toFebruary2014.

Further information on course content and practicalities can be obtained by contacting the coordinator at the Centre: 071 985 4338. Applications for 2013 should be addressed to FAS, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Tel: 071 915 9595

Training & Weekend Course Information COURSE FEES: All 1-day courses are €75 pp and all 2-day courses are €150 inclusive. Payments mustbemadeinfullandinadvancetosecureaplace.(Extracostformaterialsappliestoafewcourses!)

OUR SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2013: Book three day courses for €180 (saving of €45) or five day courses for €300 (saving €75–onefreecourse)!

COURSE TIMES: Ifnototherwisestatedcoursesrunfrom10am sharp to 4pm.

Catering (included in your course fee): Complimentary tea/coffee and fresh organic sconesservedfrom9.30am.Lightorganicvegetarianlunch(soup,sandwiches,saladsanddips)fromTheGrassRoofCaféfrom1–2pm. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements!

BOOKING PROCEDURE • onlinebookingserviceonourwebsite www.theorganiccentre.ie

• withyour credit card over the phone +353 (0)71 985 4338

• booking slip in centrefold of this brochure

Following full payment we will send you a confirmation letter with a list of local accommodation, a map and what to do in the area.

CANCELLATION/REFUNDS: Forcancellationsmadeatleast2weekspriortothecoursedateyouwillberefundedthefullamount(minus€10foradministration),therewillbenorefunds for cancellations after that. You can also receive a credit note or you may transfer to a later course if places are still available.

OUTDOOR COURSES: A large number of our courses involve outdoor activities or at leastatourofthegardens,sopleasecomewithappropriaterainproofgearandWellingtons.

THE ORGANIC CENTRE MOBILE EXPERIENCE: Off-siteClasses–Beinspired,educatedandhaveagoodtime!Wedeliverthecoursestoyou.Youprovidebasicteachingfacilitiesandagroupof10-15participantsandwewilltraveltoyouforasetfeeof€500plusmaterials,travelandsubsistenceexpenses,ifapplicable. Contact: [email protected]

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Growing, Food Production, Gardening

Cooking, Preserving, Health

Natural Energy & Green Building

Arts & Crafts

Special Events at the Organic Centre

Seeds, Books & Other Goods

This symbol indicates courses with samples, plants and tastings to take home.

Seaweed Courses by Dr Prannie Rhatigan at The Organic Centre Cooking with Seaweeds - an introduction with demonstrations, tastings & a guided seaweed walk to be held at Neantog, Cliffoney, Sligo.Adetailedprogrammeanddateswillbeavailableonwww.theorganiccentre.ie

Course Programme 2013

The New Complete Organic Garden Course 2013 with Ingrid Foley and Organic Centre staff (Note: each day can be booked individually)

1 day €75 / 5 days €300 / 8 days €450 / CGLC

Newlydesignedwith8daysspreadoverthegrowingseason,thisisstillthebestguidetosuccessfulorganicgardening.FromFebruarytoOctoberparticipantswillbeworkingandlearninginadedicatedgardenplotandsharingspaceinapolytunnel,growingarangeofvegetablesandbasickitchenherbs.ExpertlyguidedbytheexperiencedIngridFoley.We recommend the following booking options: All 8 days or day 1 to 5 and/or 6 to 8. Book early!

February 16th SaturdayDay 1 (CGL1): Introduction to the Centre, tour of the gardens, crop planning, rotation, ground preparation, lazy beds and tools.

March 9th SaturdayDay 2(CGL2):Soils,soilfertilitymanagement,composting,sowinginthepolytunnelandoutside garden.

April 13th Saturday

Day 3 (CGL3):Growinginpolytunnels(siteselection,erection,cropsandrotation),bedpreparationandsowingsinoutsidecoursegarden.

May 11th Saturday

Day 4(CGL4):Pestanddiseasecontrol,prickingout,planting,sowinginthegardenandpolytunnel.

June 22nd Saturday

Day 5(CGL5):Weedmanagement,plantidentification,understandingplantlife-cycles,gardenmanagementtechniques.

July 27th Saturday

Day 6 (CGL6):Summermaintenance,watering,harvestingtechniques,sowingforwinterharvesting, planning.

September 7th Saturday

Day 7 (CGL7): Storing, preserving, cooking, recipes. See September 7th for details.

October 5th Saturday

Day 8 (CGL8): Create the perfect garden set-up. See April 6th for details.

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The Complete Organic Garden - day 1 February 16th Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / CGL1Introduction to the Centre, tour of the gardens, crop planning, rotation, ground preparation, lazy beds, demonstration of tools.

Willow Basketry February 16th Saturday and 17th Sunday with Tom O’Brien €150 plus small charge for materials / BMF1

Tomwillbeginwithroundwork,e.g.asmallroundfruitorbreadbasketandthenmoveontoalargershopperwhichincludesawrappedcarryinghandleorageneralpurposebasketwithtwistedrodhandles.Thetechniquesarealmostthesameforroundworksoitdependsonwhichbasketismoreusefultoyou.ParticipantswillalsoreceiveaCDandhand-outsandwill take their basket home. (repeated 2nd and 3rd November)

Nuno felting- Scarf workshop February 17th Sunday with Brigitta Varadi €75 (plus a small fee for materials) / NFSW

Designandcreateyourownscarfbyusing theNunofelting technique fromJapan thatcombinesshearfibreandwooltomakeascarf.Itisanamazinglylightweightandhighlytexturedfabric.EasytolearnNunoinvolvesfeltingasmallamountofcolouredmerinowoolintosilkorcotton.Nofeltingexperienceisnecessary.

“Fantastic day out, thrilled I received this as a Christmas present!”

Growing in Polytunnels – an introduction - revised February 23rd Saturday with Hans Wieland €75 / GPI1A polytunnel is the best addition to any garden. It provides early season produce like early potatoes andspringonions.Youcangrowmoreexoticvegetablecropsliketomatoes,cucumbers,peppersandauberginesandherbslikecoriander,basilandtarragon.Apolytunnelalsoextendstheseasonformanycropsandprovidessomethingtoharvestallyearround.AtouroftheCentre’smanytunnelswillshowvarioussizesandgiveadviceonhowtoerectatunnel.Wewillalsocovergroundpreparation,growingsystemsandrotation,propagationandsoilfertilitymanagement,pestanddisease prevention and control. (repeated 6th April and 19th October)

“Very informative, very easy to ask (even stupid!) questions. Hugely impressed with the centre’s ethos!”

Detox and Rejuvenate your Body inside and out February 23rd Saturday with Gaby Wieland €75 / DRYB

The course forpeoplewhowant todetoxandneedguidanceandadvice, choosingfromthepossibilityofaonedaydetoxtoseveraldaysorjuicefasting.Gabywilltalkyouthroughtimetablesandwillgiverecipesanddemonstrationsonhowtoprepareyourdetoxfood.Recipes includelivingfoodstoputtonebackintoskinandmuscles.LearnfromGaby’sexperienceasaNaturopath,Herbalistandnutritionaladviser.

“Gaby’s holistic approach to diet and lifestyle is fabulous and refreshing!”

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Plan a year’s harvest – start now February 24th Sunday with Ingrid Foley €75 / PYH1Ifyouwanttoharvestvegetablesallyearround,youneedaspecificanddetailedsowing – planting – harvesting – storing plan.This isexactlywhatyouwillgetonthecourse. Youalsoneedtodeterminesiterequirements,spaceandfacilities.Youneedabalancebetweenwhatyouwanttogrowandwhatyouareabletogrow.A polytunnel is a basic requirement and this is not a total beginners course! Best of all, a month by month to do guide is included.

Thebestcourseinthecountry!(repeated 12th October)

“I wish I had done this course years ago! Ingrid’s confidence and knowledge is inspiring!”

Organic Gardening for beginners –Grow your own food March 2nd Saturday with Hans Wieland €75 / OGB1Hanswill equipyouwithall thebasic informationnecessary togrowawide rangeofhighlynutritious organic vegetables at home. The day covers planning your garden, rotation, soil fertility, compostingandspecificrequirementsforcommongardenvegetables.Practicalsessionsongroundpreparation,sowingandpropagationwillbegivenandparticipantstakehandoutsandaseedtrayhometogetstarted.“YouwillbenefitgreatlyfromthevariousestablishedkitchenandtraininggardensattheCentre”.(repeated 7th April)

“Hans had a lovely gentle way with everyone, very enjoyable!”

Living Willow Structure -revised March 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday with Johnny Toner €150 / LWS1

Willowcanbeusedtomakeavarietyoflowcoststructuresfromalivingplayareaforchildrenwithwillowdomestoafedge (fence/hedge)andaseatingalcoveandsculptures. Johnnywilldemonstrateplantingtechniques,weavingandshowhowtomakesupportsforclimbingplants.Participantswillvisit thewillownurseryattheCentre.This isapracticalhands-oncourseandparticipantswillfinishaprojectoverthe2days.Highlyrecommendedandwillnotberepeated.

Grafting workshop March 3rd Sunday with Cormac Griffith €75 / GWS1Propagatingyourownfruittreescannotonlybearewardinghobbybutwillgreatlyreducethecostsofcreatingyourownorchardorstartinganursery.Cormacwill‘demystify’graftingandgiveyouhands-onexperienceoftechniquesofgraftingandbuddingapple,pear,plumandcherrytrees.Wewilllookatthevarietiesofavailablerootstocksandlearntopropagateourown.Andbestofallparticipantswilltakesomeoftheirowngraftedtreeshome.

“The tutor took time to show me a new skill!“

Complete Organic Garden Day 2 - Soils & Sowings March 9th Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / CGL2Soils,soilfertilitymanagement,composting,sowinginthepolytunnelandoutsidegarden.

“Excellent, really enjoyed the practical aspect!”

Micro – Hydro – Harness your watercourse March 9th Saturday with Rob Doyle €75 / MHL1An introductiontotheconceptofmicrohydropowergenerationfocusingonhighhead, lowflow,standalonepowersystemswhicharethesimplesttypesofsystemtoinstallinIreland.Robwill describeandexplain suitable locationsand thebasic componentsofa small standalonehydrosystem.Thecoursenowincludesinformationaboutlowheadmicrohydroandcoversgrid

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connectedsystems.AvisittoaworkingsmallhydrosystemnearManorhamiltonisplannedintheafternoon,pleasebringwelliesandraingear!

“To be honest I learned more than I was aware could be taught!”

EVENT- Spring into the Garden incorporating our annual Potato Day 2013 from 11am – 5pm March 10th Sunday

Getofftoagoodstartinyourgardenwiththebestadviceonsowing,soilpreparationandwhichseedstochoose.Demonstrations,walksandtalks,includingourannualcelebrationofthehumblespudshowcasingtheLangfordLisadellPotatoCollectionwithmorethan150varieties.

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The Complete Polytunnel Course: Spring – Summer - Autumn workshops by Craig Sands 1day €75, 3 days €180 (CPLC). (Days can be booked individually)

Earlyproduce,gardeningallyearroundincludingWinterharvestingandgrowingtenderandexoticcropsarethemostimportantreasonsforprotectedcropping.Theworkshopsaredesignedto guide you through the year enabling you to make best and most efficient use of your polytunnel and harvest lots of produce. Benefit from the experience of more than 10 years of polytunnel growing at The Organic Centre.

“Learnt lots of little details and enjoyed the sessions in the tunnel, especially the propagation!”

Polytunnel - Spring workshop March 23rd Saturday with Craig Sands €75 / CPL1

Includesasessiononputtingupapolytunnel.Preparing,planningandsowingfortheyear,layoutof a tunnel and rotation plan.

Summer workshop June 15th Saturday with Craig Sands €75 / CPL2

Maintenanceinthesummer:ventilation,watering,pests&diseases,plantingout.Specialsummercrops: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, basil.

Autumn workshop September 7th Saturday with Craig Sands €75 / CPL3

Managementduringtheautumnandwinter,sideshooting,harvesting,planningandsowingforwintercrops.RevisiononlayoutandtouroftheCentre’spolytunnels.

Grains, Breads and Sourdough – revised March 23rd Saturday with Gaby Wieland €75 / GBS1Thisisahands-onbakingcourse.Youwilllearnaboutrye,spelt,wheat,oats,barleyandquinoaandhowtomakethemintobreads,rollsandgranola.Participantswillbakewithfreshanddriedyeastandgetastep-by-stepguidetosuccessfulsourdoughbaking.Gabywillexplainindetailthebenefitsoffreshlymilledflour.Grain-millswillbedisplayed,recipesgivenandparticipantswilltakesampleshome.Gluten-freeoptionswillbedemonstrated.(repeated 16th November)

“I learned how to make bread properly and found out what I did wrong. I will definitely recommend!”

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Growing for restaurants March 24th Sunday with Dermot Carey €75 / GFR1MostreputablerestaurantsnowhavetheirownkitchengardenandDermotCareyworkswithchefsinHarry’srestaurant(Donegal),MountFalconEst.Hotel(Mayo)andSource(Sligo)toprovideyearroundfreshvegetables,herbsandfruitfortheirkitchens.Hewillcovergardenplanninganddesign,lookatvarietiesthatworkandareaskedforbychefsandsuggestseedandplantsuppliers.

Thecourseforanygardenerwhowantstosupplyrestaurantsorbecomeagardenerforarestaurant.LearnfromDermot,whohasmorethan20yearsexperiencegrowingforrestaurants.

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Create the perfect garden set-up - revised March 24th Sunday with Johnny Toner and Dick Roberts €75 / PGSU“Key togoodgardening ishaving the right set-up” saysDickand theaim is to setupa lowmaintenance garden.On this course youwill learn to build useful structures thatwillmakegardening easier: Raised beds, propagation benches, compost boxes (New Zealand System),homemadewormeries,cloches,fruitcages,weed-freefootpathsandrainwaterharvestingsystemsforpolytunnels.Apracticalhands-oncoursewithbuilding instructions supplied.The best DIY garden course!

“Top class, Johnny and Dick know their stuff, lots of practical advice tailored to everyone’s needs!”

Growing in Polytunnels – an introduction - revised April 6th Saturday with Hans Wieland €75 / GPI2See 23rd February for details

Organic Gardening in Schools - revised April 6th Saturdaywith Ciara Barrett €75 / OGS1Aimedspecificallyatteachersandparentswhowishtosetuporganicgardens inschools.Thecoursecombinespracticalactivitiesandtheorywithlotsofideashowtoworkwithchildrenandteenagers inanoutdoorenvironment.Ciarawillalsopresentagardencalendardetailingthevarious activities that can be carried out throughout the school year. A short trip to a local school garden is included. (repeated 31st August)

Featuring the newly built “Self watering Polytunnel”.

“Excellent mix of theory and practical, superbly presented and delivered”!

Organic Gardening for beginners – Grow your own food April 7th Sunday with Ingrid Foley €75 / OGB2See 2nd March for details

Fermented and cultured foods April 7th Sunday with Hans and Gaby Wieland €75 / FACF

“Fermentation”isthenewbuzzwordinfoodcircles.Thiscourseputsitintopractise.Culturedfoodsare“superfoods”celebratedaroundtheworldfortheirhealthbenefits(digestivetonics,probiotic,antioxidantrich).Theyaredeliciousandeasytocreate.Amongtherecipeswewillcoverin class are Kombucha (fermented tea), Sauerkraut (lacto fermented cabbage), Kim-chee (Korean fermented vegetables), Kefir (fermented dairy drink), Rejuvelac (fermented grains). The class is hands-onwithlotsoftastings.Sourcesforthevariouscultureswillbegiven.

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Complete Organic Garden Course Day 3 - Growing in Polytunnels April 13th Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / CGL3Growinginpolytunnels(siteselection,erection,cropsandrotation),bedpreparationsandsowingsin outside course garden.

Wonderful Woodlands April 13th Saturday with Steven Meyen (This course is run in association with Teagasc) €35 / WWSM

Attheendofthiscourse,youwillbeabletorecognisemanyofourlocaltrees,youwillbeabletoidentifybasicwoodlandtypes,youwilllearnandgettoknowhowtoencouragemorewildlifeintoyourwoodlandandhowtorecognisedangeroustrees.MostofthedaywillbespentoutinthehealthyLeitrimair.Bringyourraincoat,wellingtonsandgloves–justincase.

“A very fulfilling day that was flexible enough to meet the needs of all the participants!”

Cooking for your Blood Type April 14th Sunday with Gaby Wieland €75 / C4BT

Participantswilllearnhowtoput“Eat right for your blood type” into action: Cook for their blood type, apply the blood type diet to meet their individual needs, learn about their individual super (beneficial)foods,whichfoodstoavoid,suitablefoodsubstitutesandmealplanning.Wewillprepareatailormadelunchsuitedtoallbloodtypesandwillexploreonlineresources,suitablecookbooks & other specific books to address lifestyle and diet changes. Recipes and information willbeprovidedinhandouts.

“It gave me the information to make changes in my diet to suit my blood type!” ”Great to see how easy the recipes were!” “Great to be out in the forest!”

Growing your own Fruit – Spring, Summer and Winter workshops - revised by Cormac Griffith and Phil Wheal 1 day €75, 3 days €180 (days can be booked individually) / GFLCNonorganicfruitsaresprayedmanytimeswithherbicidesandpesticidesduringproductionandorganicfruitisoftenimportedfromfaraway.Solution:Doityourself.How?CormacandPhilwillshowyouandguideyouthroughtheyear.

Apples,pears,plums,strawberries,raspberries,currants,gooseberries,nutsandawholerangeofdeliciousfruitthatmaynotbesofamiliarcanallbeeasilygrownifyoudotherightthingsattheright time.

“Excellent! Would recommend it to a friend!”

Grow your own Fruit – Spring Workshop April 14th Sunday with Cormac Griffith €75 / GFL1Whattoplant–choosingandsourcingtherightplants.Howtoplant–properplantingtechniques.Where to plant – finding the best site. Feeding and protecting your plants – fertilizers and mulches.

Grow your own Fruit – Summer Workshop June 23rd Sunday with Cormac Griffith €75 / GFL2Harvestingand storing your fruit crop.Birdprotection,pest anddisease control. Companionplantingandsummerpruning.Growingunderglassandpolytunnels.

Grow your own Fruit – Winter Workshop November 23rd Saturday with Phil Wheal €75 / GFL3Pruningandpropagatingyourownstock.Unusualfruitingplants.Forestgardensandlandscapingwithfruitingplants.

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Growing unusual vegetables April 20th Saturday with Klaus Laitenberger €75 / GUV1Therearehundredsofplantsyoucouldgrowforfood,butKlauswillconcentrateonafewunusual cropslikeKohlrabi,Scorzonera,Celeriac,Oca,Mashua,Yacon,Lentils,Amaranth,Quinoaaswellas some unusual fruitssuchasSeaBuckthorn,Aroniaandrosehips.Thecoursewillcoverhowtosource,sow,plantandlookafterthem.Klauswillespeciallylookattheidealgrowingconditions(indoors/outdoors) for the individual crops.

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Cheese Making -revised April 20th Saturday and 21st Sunday with Hans and Gaby Wieland €150 (plus €10 for materials) / CHM1The only such course in the country covering all aspects of cheese making including cultures, equipmentsandfacilities!Day1willcovertheproductionofahardcheese.Day2revolvesaroundtheproductionofyoghurtandsoftcheese,includingquark,freshherbcheesesandcheeseinoil,withhands-onexperienceintheproductionprocessfromstarttoafinishedsampletotakehome.You can buy a starter kit on the day. Includes tastings of various cheeses. (repeated 2nd and 3rd November)

“Loved the practical hands-on experience, can’t wait to make cheese at home!”

Living off Grid – water, wind and sun April 21st Sunday with Rob Doyle €75 / LOG1Gotasmallcottageorholidaypropertyanddon’twanttoconnecttothegrid?Robwillexplorethevariousoptionsforgeneratingrenewableenergy:Hydro,windandphotovoltaic.Theaimsofthiscoursearetogivetheparticipantsanoverviewoftheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofvariousrenewableenergysourcesandarealisticknowledgeofpossibilitiesforlivingoffthegrid.Includesavisittoanoffgridcottagepoweredbywater,windandsun.

“Apart from all the written notes, the tour of Rob’s house and land was most useful and interesting!”

Gardening in small spaces, urban gardens and April 27th Saturday containers - revisedwith Ingrid Foley €75 / GSSUThiscoursewillteachyouhowtoutilise even the smallest space to produce salads, herbs, potatoes, tomatoes,cucumbers,peppers,carrotsandmore.Areascoveredwillbe:varietiesforcontainergrowing,choosingthecorrectcompost,makingraisedbeds,square foot gardening, key-hole gardening,watering,plantfeedingandmaintenance.Apracticalsessionwilldemonstratedifferentcontainersfromterracottapotstodustbinsandalsoincludesowingandhowtosetupwateringand feeding systems.

Make your own artisan beer April 27th Saturday with Kevin O’Hare and Richard Hamilton €75 / MYOB

KevinandRichardwillshowyouthatbrewingyourownbeeriseasyandaccessible.Thecoursecoversdifferentbrewingandfermentationmethods,equipmentandingredients(malt,hopsandyeast)andhowtobottleorkegyourfinishedbeer.Samplesofvariousdifferentbeerswillshowtheeffectonflavourofusingvariousdifferentingredients.Ademonstrationofbrewingabeerusingatypicalhomebrewsetupwillroundofftheday.(repeated 14th September)

“I liked the trainers, they had all the ingredients and tools on site and beer samples!”

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Reedbed systems - ecological and cost effective April 28th Sunday with Ollan Herr €75 / RBS1

An introduction to domestic reedbed design and installation as a cost effective and ecological waytotreateffluents,coveringlowcost/lowimpactcompostingsystems,septictanks,compostingchamberswithflushtoilets,greywatertreatmentsystems,reedbedsandconstructedwetlands.Participantswillreceivebasicinformationinputtingtogetherasystemfortheirhouseorfarm.TheoperationalwetlandsystemattheCentrewillalsobevisited.

Ollanwillalsolookatwastewatertreatmentandwaterreuseinresidential,schoolandagriculturaldevelopments. (repeated 9th November)

“Gave me confidence to investigate further in installing a reedbed system!”

Garden Complete Course Day 4 - Pest & Disease Control May 11th Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / CGL4Pestanddiseasecontrol,prickingout,plantingandsowingingardenandpolytunnel.

“Really enjoyed the day, a lot of questions answered by instructor!”

Cooking without gluten, dairy, yeast and sugar May 11th Saturday with Gaby Wieland €75 / CWG1Anyonewithfoodintolerancesorallergies,candida,chronicfatigueorotherillnesseswillbenefitfromexcludingwheat,gluten,yeast,sugar,dairyandsaturatedfatsfromtheirdiet.Gabywillintroducesuitablerecipesfocusedonwhole,unprocessedfoodslikevegetables,fruitsandglutenfree grains. Learn about breakfast options, lunch preparation and dinner suggestions, including menuplan,shoppinglistforoneweekandwhatingredientstohaveinthelarder.Somerecipeswillbedemonstratedandsamplescanbetasted.

“Very relaxed and informative at the same time. Loved the hands-on making and tasting!”

Beekeeping – an introduction -revised May 12th Sunday with Pat Finnegan €75 / BKI1

Wanttoeatyourownhoney?Learnhowtogetstartedwithinformationonbuyingahiveandcolony,locationofhives,equipmentnecessary,feedingandmanagement,diseasepreventionandcontrol.Thecoursewillalsocoverharvestingandprocessingofproduceandanintroductiontoorganicstandards.Hivesandallessentialequipmentwillbeonshowanddemonstrated.

Important notice: We will not be working with live bees!

How to design a garden May 12th Sunday with Ingrid Foley €75 / HTDGThe course aims to help you plan and create a garden that integrates the practical and aesthetic usingawiderangeofplantsandmaterials.Whateveryourbudgetorsizeofgarden,fromanurbanbackyardtoasmallholding,youcancreateaproductiveandlowmaintenancespacethatcanfulfilthe gardener and artist in you.

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Grow your own herbs – a step by step guide May 18th Saturday with Gaby Wieland €75 / GYOHHerbsarethemostversatileplantsthatareusedincooking,teas,beautyproductsandmedicine.Creatingyourownherbgardenisanadventureandawonderfulpleasure.Gabywillcoverseedsowing,propagatingwithcuttings,gardenlayout,gettingyoursoilrightandplantcare.Astartup selection of annual, bi-annual and perennial herbs, including their culinary and medicinal uses willbesuggested.

Loved the practical side – sowing seeds, potting, tasting the herbs, walking though the garden!”

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Poultry for the home (with a farm visit) May 19th Sunday with Mary Luthers €75 / PHL1Asgrowingyourownbecomesincreasinglypopular,moreandmoregardenersaretakingthenextlogicalstepandjoiningtheranksofamateurpoultrykeepers,butwheretostart?Marywilldealwithallaspectsofkeepingpoultry.Afteramorningsessiononbreeds,housing,feeding,rearing,laying,cockerels,recordkeepinganddiseases,theafternoonwillbespentonMary’sfarmgettingahands-onfeelofwhatistakestokeephensandlookatpaddocks,fencingandsecurity.Eggproductionforafarmers’marketwillalsobediscussed.

“Enjoyed visit to farm. Well planned day, lots of time for questions!”

Salads for all Seasons – Organic salad production May 19th Sunday with Dermot Carey €75 / SFAS

Thecourseforgardenerswhowantsaladallyearround!Dermotwillcoveralltheessentialsofsuccessful saladgrowing: Soil requirements, seedvarieties, sowingandpropagation, spacing,tendingandwatering, rotations,diseases,outdoorand indoorgrowing.A sessiononannualkitchenherbs,microgreensandsaladmixesisincluded.

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Permaculture Garden Design – an introduction June 8th Saturday with Hannah Mole €75 / PCGDPermaculture is a design approach to creating productive and resilient human environments whichworkasself-sustainingandlowmaintenancesystemsinharmonywithnature.Hannahwillexplorewithyouhowthisapproachcanbeusedtodesignourownenvironments(home,gardenandbeyond).Youwillalsovisit theCentre’s forestgardenandseeavarietyofways toapplypermaculture ideas (using perennials, mulching, edible landscaping) to create a productive garden.

Foraging Wild Herbs and Plants June 8th Saturday with Joerg Mueller €75 / FWH1EverheardofColtsfoot,Sorrel,LesserCelandine,GroundIvyandChickweed?Youwillbeamazedtodiscoverallthose“wildherbsandplants”younormallywalkpastandevenbemoreamazedthatyoucaneatthemorcookwiththem.Joergwillhelpyoutofindandidentifymany“wildherbs”thatgrowrightonyourdoorstepandarecommonlyusedinWesternherbalmedicineandforculinarypurposes.Youwillalsolearnhownutritiousthiswildfoodis.StingingNettlee.g.ishigherinproteinandVitaminCthanspinachorBrusselspouts.Participantswillbringhomeasmallnotebookwithcollectedspecies.(repeated 31st August)

“The course was a joy from start to finish. Touch, see, feel, collect the plants - was great!”

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Top Tips for your organic garden from Klaus Laitenberger June 9th Sunday with Klaus Laitenberger €75 / TTKL

ThecourseisdesignedtobenefitfromtheexperienceandwealthofknowledgeofKlaus,whowillgiveparticipantshisbestadvicetoimprovetheirorganicgarden. Perfectyourgardeningtechniques,learnmoreaboutyoursoil,updateyourknowledgeonthelatestpestanddiseasecontrol,learnhowtotackleweeds,getadviceonthebestvarietiestogrowandthecropsnottogrow.Aninteractiveandpracticaldaywithoneofthemostexperiencedorganicgardenersinthecountry.

Rainwater Harvesting Systems June 9th Sunday With Ollan Herr €75 / RHS1Waterchargesareonthewayandrainwaterharvestingsystemswillbecomemoreandmoreusefulandcosteffective.Ollanwillintroducevarioussystemsthatminimizetheneedforpumps,ultravioletradiationorchlorination.Hewilllookatretro-fittingofexistinghousesforgravityrainwatersystems and discuss filter systems. Local Authority Regulations, a maintenance and inspection programmeandgreywatertreatmentonsiteforreusefortoiletsandoutdoorwashingwillalsobe discussed.

“Ollan has a great way of explaining everything and listening to each person’s concerns!”

Polytunnel - Summer workshop June 15th Saturday with Craig Sands €75 / CPL2

Maintenanceinthesummer:ventilation,watering,pests&diseases,plantingout.Specialsummercrops: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, basil.

Herbs for Life – Using Herbs medicinally June 15th Saturday with Gaby Wieland and Liz Longworth €75 (plus small charge for materials) / H4LMThemainfocusinthiscourseisonmedicinalherbs,cultivated&wild;someculinaryherbswillbeincluded.Manyherbswillbecoveredindetailthroughouttheday.Practicalsessionsincludemakingtinctures,oilsandointments,withsamplestotakehome.Herbalteas,infusions&juiceswillbetasted.

“Loved every minute of it, Gaby made learning so easy!”

Felting workshop – Make a funky felt hat June 16th Sunday with Heidi Wickham €75 / FWH1Comeandtryyourhandattheancientartoffelting!OveracoupleofhourslearnhowtomakeaFunkyFeltHat-allmaterialssuppliedandyou’lltakehomeyourownuniquepieceofhandmadehead art.

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Solar power course - Use the sun to reduce your homes energy bills! June 16th Sunday with Rob Doyle €75 / SPRD

Lastyear’sbadsummernotwithstanding,Irelandstillgetsausefulamountofsunandthereisthepotential to harvest this free source of heat and energy to reduce the cost of running your home. Thiscoursewill coversolarwaterheatingandwilldiscuss theprosandconsofflatplateandevacuated tube solar collectors. Photovoltaic panels to generate electricity used to be prohibitively expensivebuthavedroppedinpricerecentlyandareworthconsideringtoreduceyourelectricitybills.Wewilldiscusshowphotovoltaicsworkandtheequipmentrequiredtoconnectthemtothegridalongwiththeuseofphotovoltaicsinanoff-gridsituation.Thiscoursewillincludeasitevisitsobringsomewelliesandraingear.

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Garden Complete Day 5 - Weed Management June 22nd Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / CGL5Weed management, plant identification, understanding plant life cycles, garden management techniques

Raw Food un-“cooking” June 22nd Saturday with Gaby Wieland €75 / RFC1

Inthis lifeenhancingcourseGabydemonstrateshowtomakeeasy,mouthwateringrawfoodrecipes.FromBreakfastoptionslike“GreenSmoothie”and“RawGranola”withnutmilk,tolunchanddinneroptions,youwilllearnhowtomakeyourownrawspaghettiwitharangeofdifferentsauces,dehydratedburgersandcrackers,wraps,pestos,saladsanddeliciousdessertoptions.Wewillprepareourownrawlivinglunch.Recipeswillbeprovidedandinformationontoolsfortherawfoodkitchenwillbegiven.

“I knew very little about raw food beforehand. I feel like I learnt a lot in a relaxed atmosphere from a knowledgeable teacher!”

Grow your own Fruit – Summer Workshop June 23rd Sunday with Cormac Griffith €75 / GFL2Harvestingand storing your fruit crop.Birdprotection,pest anddisease control. Companionplantingandsummerpruning.Growingunderglassandpolytunnels.

Dry stone wall construction - the real deal June 29th Saturday and 30th Sunday with Richard O’Gorman €150 / DSW1

Afterbeingintroducedtoprinciplesandtechniquesintheclassroom,participantswillbuildadrystonewallfromfoundationleveltothefinishedcappingstage.Thecourseincludestraditionaldry stone methods of building garden features such as garden seats or raised beds. Suitable for boththebeginnerandthemoreexperiencedperson,allowingyoutogoawayandapplythesetechniquesathome.Verypopular–bookearly! (repeated 27th and 28th July)

“Enjoyed the practical hands-on aspect.” “Great craic, every man over 30 should do this!”

Home preserving – traditional and modern methods July 6th Saturday as seen on Garrai Glas TG4 - with Hans Wieland €75 / HPTMNowisthetimetofindoutthebestwaystostoreandpreservetheabundanceofproduceinthesummer.Hanswilldemonstratetraditionalandmodernmethodsofstoring,drying, lacticacidfermentation,sterilising,freezingand“funky”hotfill-ins.Allequipmentneededwillbeshown.Practicalsincludesauerkrautmaking,picklingandpreservingfruitwithoutsugar.Homepreservingisaverycostbeneficialextensionofgrowingyourownfood.Lotsofrecipesandsamples.

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Genuine Aromatherapy and aromatic food for your skin July 6th Saturday with Ellen Cox €75 / AFFS

ThecoursewilltakeapracticallookatthepowerfulhealthenhancingpossibilitiesthatpureEssentialOilscanprovide.Sampleessentialoilsfromaroundtheworldanddiscovervariousmanageableandeffectivemethodsofusingtheminyourdailyroutine.HavingtrainedwithAustralia’srenownedMedicalAromaticPractitionerRonGuba,EllenwillexamineEssentialOilformulationstofeedandnourish our largest organ, our skin. Blend and sample Atlantic Aromatics Essential oils, Organic Vegetableoils,HerbalExtractsandFloralWatersandexploreusingthesepreparationstopromotehealthyskinwithlastingbenefits.

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EVENT - “The Organic Centre Garden Party” 11am – 5pm July 14th Sunday

Learnhowtogrowyourownorganicfood,walks,talks, informationandworkshops,cookingdemos,music.TastydishesintheGrassRoofCafé.Adayforallthefamily!

Moredetailsonwww.theorganiccentre.ie

Homeopathy in the garden July 20th Saturday with Mark O’Sullivan

CometoapracticalworkshopexploringthetheoryandpracticeofHomeopathyfortheGardenwithMarkO’Sullivan,homeopath.Learnhowtochoose,prepareandapplyappropriatehomeopathicremediesthatrepelslugs,beetles,larvaeandotherpestsinasafe,effective,non-toxicmanner,healfungalandbacterialdiseases,balancenutrientexcesses&deficienciesandrestoredamagedor traumatised plants and soils.

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Soap Making Workshop – Cold process soap July 20th Saturday with Vanessa Finlow €75 (plus small charge of €10 for materials) / SML1

“Demystifying coldprocess soapmaking”, thepurposeof thisday-longworkshop is toequipstudents with a basic knowledge of cold process soapmaking and giving them a hands-onexperienceofmakingabasicbatchofsoapfollowingaclearformula.Withskillsandknowledgegainedonthedayparticipantscanbuildontheirexperiencetodevelopandmastertheskillsofcold process soap making. (repeated 5th October)

“Well presented, day well paced, felt could go and do it at home. Course decently priced!”

Companion Planting –put your flowers to work! July 21st Sunday with Jill and Mark Scott €75 / CPFW

Didyouknowthatplantingmarigoldswithyourtomatoeswillkeepawaywhitefly,whilegrowinglavenderwithrosesdetersgreenfly?Wallflowers,borage,nasturtiums,sunflowers,dill,summersavoury and tansy all give great colour to orchard and vegetable garden, either attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, or repelling bugs, so no need to use pesticides. Most of the flowersandleavesareedible,makingasaladlookandtastegreat.Wewilltakecuttingsanddividemature plants, so bring containers to take them home. The only such course in the country! To beheldatJillandMark’shomenearBelcoo,18kmfromtheOrganicCentre.

“The course was well worth the money, Jill is so knowledgeable and full of fun and excitement!”

Garden Complete Day 6: Summer maintenance, harvesting techniques, sowings for winter harvesting, planning July 27th Saturday with Ingrid Foley

Dry stone wall construction July 27th Saturday and 28th Sunday with Richard O’Gorman €15 / DSW2

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Foraging Wild Herbs and Plants August 31st Saturday with Joerg Mueller €75 / FWH2SeeJune8thfordetails

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Organic Gardening in School August 31st Saturday with Ciara Barrett €75 / OGS2See 6th April for details

Seed saving workshop September 1st Sunday with Natascha Telford €75 / SSWS

Nataschawillcoverthebasicsofsavingseedfromvegetablesandflowers.Inpracticaldemonstrationsyouwilllearnaboutharvesting,processing,dryingandstorageofyourfavouritecrop.Seedsavinghasmanybenefits:Itsavesmoney,allowsyoutoadaptplantstothemicroclimateinyourowngardenandgivesyouindependencefromseedcompanies.Participantswilltakehomesamplesofsaved seeds.

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Polytunnel Autumn workshop September 7th Saturday with Craig Sands €75 / CPL3

Managementduringtheautumnandwinter,sideshooting,harvesting,planningandsowingforwintercrops.RevisiononlayoutandtouroftheCentre’spolytunnels.

“Really enjoyed the very informative day, will be back for the other polytunnel course days next year!”

Garden complete day 7: Storing, preserving,cooking recipes September 7th Saturday with Hans and Gaby Wieland €75 Storingandpreserving isamostessentialandcostbeneficialextensionofgrowingyourownfood.HansandGabywillshowyouthebestmethodstodealwithyoursurplusofgardenproducefromstoring,drying,lacticfermentationandsterilisingtofreezingandthe“funky”hotfill-ins.Allequipmentneededwillbeshown,practicalsincludemakingsauerkrautandpreservingwithoutsugarandwewillcookourownlunchtogether.

“Will definitely try the hot fill-ins!”

Make your own beer September 14th Saturday with Kevin O’Hare and Richard Hamilton €75 / MYOB see 27th April for details

Wild Mushroom Foraging September 14th Saturday with Tina Pommer €75 / MHL1 Wildmushroomsare a treasurehidden inourwoods and forests, sowhynotpick a few foryourdinnertable.InthemorningTinawillgiveanintroductiontomushrooms,howtheygrow,identificationtechniquesandthethingstowatchwhengatheringmushrooms.Thiswillbefollowedafter lunch by a hunt for mushrooms in a nearby forest. Participants are asked for rainproof gear, a small sharp knife and a basket for collecting mushrooms (no plastic bags).

“Cooking together” - with your children September 15th Sunday with Lynne Maguire €75 / CWCHWhatchildreneathasbecomeahottopicandLynne,whohas3childrenherself,willgivetipsandrecipestoprepareenjoyablefreshandwholesomefood.Growingfoodandcookingwithyourchildrenfromanearlyagewillgivethemessentiallifeskills.Thecoursewillincludeaharvestinthegarden,beforecookingamealtogether.Wholesomehomemadesnacksanddrinks(juicesandsmoothies)willalsobecovered.

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Herbal Remedies for the Winter months September 21st Saturday by Gaby Wieland & Liz Longworth €75 (small charge for materials) / HMWR Thispracticalcoursewillintroduceyoutorecipestomakeyourownherbalremediestocombatcoughs, colds, fevers, aches and pains & to boost the immune system. The recipes include elderberry syrup, onion syrup, rosehip honey, rosemary oil, calendula ointment, herbal teas and infusions. Pleasebringabasin,towelsandascarfandyoucanalsotakesomesampleshome!

“Excellent demonstrations and samples to take home!”

Plan your garden now September 21st Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / PGN1 Thistimeofyearweareoftenaskedabouthowtogroworganicvegetables,wheretostart,howtopreparetheground,howtofertilize,whattodoaboutweeds,wheretosourceseeds,whatequipmenttobuyetc.Allthosequestionsandmuchmoreincludingbasicorganicprincipleswillbecovered in a hands-on course. Prepare now in time and reap the benefits next year.

“Tutor’s enthusiasm was so important!”

EVENT-“Winter gardening”-incorporating our annual Apple Day September 29th Sunday

AninformativeandfundaytofindouthowtokeepyourgardengoingthroughouttheAutumnandWinterplusalltheworkshopsfromAppleDay(Grafting,pruning,plantingandmakingapplejuice).Moreinformationwww.theorganiccentre.ie

Complete Garden Day 8 - Garden set-up October 5th SaturdayCreate the perfect garden set-up with Johnny Toner and Dick Roberts €75

see March 24th for details

Nowisthetimetore-thinkyourgardenandpreparefornextyear.

Soap Making workshop – cold process soap October 5th Saturday SML2

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Propagating perennials October 6th Sunday with Jill and Mark Scott €75 / PPFGCreatingaborder,evenarockery,isn’talwayseasy:lotsofcolour,onecolour,toosunny,tooshady?Wewillsortthatoutandsuggestplantsthatgrowhappilyindifferentsoils,seasonsandsituations.Mostof the flowerswillbeoverbynow,but lotsof thebiggerplantsare ready fordivision.Everyonewilllearnaboutdivisionandpropagationandtakehomefreebitsandpieces,sopleasebringcontainers.Jillalsohasavarietyofborderplantsinpotsforsale.ThecoursewillbeheldatJillandMarkScott’shome,MacNeanOrganicGardennearBelcoo,18kmfromtheOrganicCentre.

“Excellent, learnt a lot and left feeling stimulated, Jill and Mark have a way to making learning simple. Their enthusiasm is infectious!”

Wine and Cider Making October 12th Saturday with Phil Wheal €75 / WCM1

Homewinemakingissimpleandinexpensiveandyoucaneasilyfindtheingredientsinyourgardenorinthewild.Wewilllookatallthestepsinvolvedinproducinggoodqualitywinesandhowtokeepaninterestingwinecellaronthegoallyearround.Includesasessiononmakingcider.Participantswillbetastingaselectionofhomemadewines.

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Plan a year’s harvest–start now – (Growing and harvesting all year round) October 12th Saturday with Ingrid Foley €75 / PYH2

see 24th February for details“I came to be stimulated and that is exactly what happened!”

Wheatgrass, Microgreens, Sprouts and Juices - revised October 13th Sunday with Gaby Wieland €75 / WMSJ

Inthiscourseyounotonlylearnhowtogrowmicrogreensandsproutsandcreatebeautifulsaladsandrollups,youwillalsobeintroducedtowheatgrassgrowing–stepbystep–andjuicingandthehealthbenefitsofit.Participantswillgetrecipesandtastingsofdifferenttypesofjuices(e.g.“instantenergiser”)providingthebodywithcountlessnutrientstoboosthealth.“Even better than expected, so much information given so passionately!”

‘Reaping the wind’ - Harness the power of wind to reduce your energy bills - revised October 13th Sunday by Rob Doyle €75 / RTW1

Thinkingofinstallingawindturbine,findingitdifficulttogetgoodadvice?Trythiscourseandarmyourselfwithbackgroundknowledgebeforeyoucommittobuyingawindturbine.Robaimstogiveparticipantsaclearunderstandingonhowtochooseagoodsite,howwindturbinesworkandwhattolookoutforwhenchoosingawindturbine.Includesashortsessiononwindturbinetowersandpossibilitiesformonitoringthewindatyoursitebeforeinstallingawindturbine.Robwillbrieflydiscusshowtobuildyourownwindturbine.

Thecoursewillincludeavisittoasmalldomesticscalewindturbine.Bringwaterproofclothesandwelliesforthesitevisit.“I found the course very worthwhile and the tutor’s style of presentation was excellent!”

Growing in polytunnels – an introduction October 19th Saturday with Hans Wieland €75 / GPI3

see 23rd February for details

Natural Cosmetic Making - Winter Workshop October 19th Saturday with Vivien Campbell €75 (additional charge of €10 for materials) / NCWW

Thispracticalcoursewillshowyouthatnaturalcosmeticsareeasyandenjoyabletomake.Itemssuchaslipbalm,moisturizer,bathbombsandfacescrubscanallbemadeathomeinyourownkitchen.Pleasebringalongalargemixingbowl,abucket/basin(touseasafootbath)andatowelasyouwillbe tryingout theproducts.Comealong,pamperyourselfand learnhowtomakegorgeous,naturalgiftsforlovedones!Samplestotakehome! Cosmetic-making ingredients will be for sale on the day.

Micro – Hydro - revised October 20th Sunday with Rob Doyle €75 / MHL1

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Community Gardens and Allotments – How to start? October 20th Sunday with Ingrid Foley €75 / CGAS

Gardening in communal spaces andallotments has its ownadvantages and challenges, fromdecision making on design, common materials, tools, cropping plan to issues of maintenance andinsurance.Ingridhasworkedincommunitygardensfor10yearsandhashelpedsettingupallotmentprojects.Thecoursewillhighlightthespecificissuesandadviseonbestpractice.

Cheese Making November 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday with Hans and Gaby Wieland €150 (plus a small charge for samples) / CML2

see April 20th and 21st for details

Basket Making November 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday with Tom O’Brien €150 (plus a small charge for materials) / BML2

see February 16th and 17th for details

Heating with Wood: grow it – burn it November 9th Saturday with Steven Meyen €150 (This course is run in association with Teagasc) / HWGB

Ifyouareconsideringgrowingyourownwoodfuelorthinkingofinstallingawood-fuelledstoveorboiler,thenthismaybethecourseforyou!Duringthisworkshop,youwilldiscusspracticalissuesregardinggrowingyourownwoodfuel.Youwillfindoutaboutthebesttreesforfirewood.Youwillalsoexaminetheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofdifferentwood-fuelledappliances.Pleasebringaraincoat,wellingtonsandgloves.

Reedbed systems - ecological and cost effective November 9th Saturday by Ollan Herr €75 / RBS2

see 28th April for details

Felting workshop – Make a funky felt hat November 10th Sunday with Heidi Wickham €75 / FWH2

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Grains Breads and Sourdough - revised November 16th Saturday with Gaby Wieland €75 / GBS2

see 23rd March for details

Christmas decorations with natural materials November 16th Saturday with Steffi Otto €75 (plus a small charge for materials) / CDL1

MakeyourownChristmasdecorationstotakehomeandlearnhowtodecoratewithnaturalandorganicmaterials.Moreinfoonwww.theorganiccentre.ie

Spinning and dyeing wool - revised November 17th Sunday with Mary Luthers €75 / SDW1

Anintroductiontospinningyourownwoolanddyeingwoolorfabrics.Youwilllearnabout differentnaturalplants,dyesandmordantsandthendyesomewoolwithonionskins.

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Growing Fruit – Winter workshop November 23rd Saturday with Phil Wheal €75 / GFL3

Pruningandpropagatingyourownstock.Unusualfruitingplants.Forestgardensandlandscapingwithfruitingplants.

Christmas Party Food for people with food intolerances November 23rd Saturday With Gaby Wieland €75 / GFCX

Christmasdoesn’tneedtobeatimewherepeoplewithfoodintolerancessufferandmissoutonthefun.Therearealternativestowheat,gluten,yeast,sugar,dairyandsaturatedfatsandGabywillshowyouhowtocreatefabulousmeals,cakesanddessertsforthefestiveseason.Menuplans,shoppinglistsandrecipeswillbegiven.Somerecipeswillbedemonstratedandsamplescanbetasted.

Christmas decorations with natural materials November 24th Sunday with Steffi Otto €75 (plus a small charge for materials) / CDL2

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Organic Centre Courses in Co. Clare 2013New format for this 10th Anniversary Year of hosting Organic Centre courses in Co. Clare, host and tutor Jim Croninwillrun4 short 3-hour workshops from 10am -1pm at €25 per person. (We need 15 participants -otherwise the workshop cannot run at this special price!)

Starting a garden from scratch February 16th Saturday GCC1

Topicsinclude:siteselection,fertilitysources,planningagarden.Practicalworkoutsidewillbeakey feature of the morning.

Seed sowing and planting potatoes in a polytunnel March 16th Saturday GCC2

Thismorningwillbeverymuchhands-on learning.The informationcoveredcanalsobeusedoutdoors.Thedaywillalsobesuitableforthosewithoutapolythenetunnel.

Outdoor vegetable gardening April 13th Saturday GCC3

HowtogetyourgardengoingintheSpring.Topicswillincludebedmaking,weedcontrol,plantingcrops,sowingseeds.

Planning for the Winter months in a polytunnel August 10th Saturday GCC4

Bysowingseedsatthistimeoftheyear,youcanenjoyfreshproducefromSeptemberuntiltheendofAprilinapolytunnel.“Afewhoursofsowingandplantingwillprovidemanymonthsoffreshgreenfood”.

Working with horses - 10th year running May 4th Saturday WWHC

Thehighlightof theyear! In thisday longcourseHarrieand Jimwith thehelpof fourworkhorseswillintroduceparticipantstoharness,implementsandtheday-to-daypleasureofworkingasmallholdingorfarmwithhorsepower,allwithoutdiesel!

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EVENTS AND COURSES AT THE ORGANIC CENTRE

Working with Horses

Nuno felting Stone wall building

Apple Day

Neven Maguire in the Barn at The Garden Party

Bread baking

Teachers Summer Course Potato Day

Ciara Barrett is a schools and community gardener and organises nature activities for school groups at the centre.

Vivien Campbell is a trained Medical herbalist and has been teaching popular courses on herbal remedies and natural cosmetic-making since 2004. www.theherbalhub.com

Dermot Carey is an established head gardener withmorethan20yearsexperiencewithaspecialityinwalledgardensandfieldscale food production.

Ellen Cox, aromatherapist withAtlanticAromatics,hasworkedwithessentialoilsforover18years.www.atlanticaromatics.com

Jim Cronin has been growingherbsandvegetables in Clare for over 20yearsandusesworkinghorses on the farm.

Rob Doyle is an alternative energyenthusiast.Hehasdesigned and installed his ownhydrosystemandbuilthisownwindturbine.

Vanessa Finlow, a teacher and adult educator has been making soaps since 2009,herownbrand‘VeryPureSoap’isincreasinglyrecognized in shops across Ireland.

Pat Finnegan is a beekeeper from Cliffoney in Co. Sligo

Ingrid Foley is a lecturer, marketgardenerandworkswithCommunityGardens.

Cormac GriffithworkedasOrchardManagerwiththe Irish Seed Savers for 3 years, and continues to do grafting and courses there. Healsomanagesaprivateorchard and soft fruit area.

Ollan Herr from Dundalk isawaterengineeranddesigner of ecological and passivewatersystems.

Klaus Laitenberger, former head gardener at the Centre is an inspector for the Organic Trust, a patron ofGIYandhaspublished“VegetablesfortheIrishGarden”and“VegetablesforPolytunnels”.

Liz Longworth, a Primary Schoolteacher,hasgrownand used herbs for many years.

Mary Luthers has 30 years experienceoforganicfarming and produces eggs anduntreatedwoolfromherownflock.

Lynne Maguire is a chef at TheGrassRoofCafé.www.lynnesgoodfoodguide.blogspot.com

Steven Meyenworksasa Forestry Development OfficerwithTeagascproviding advisory and training services to forest ownersinDonegal,Sligoand Leitrim. Further info fromwww.teagasc.ie/forestry

Hannah Moleworkedonorganic and permaculture projectsinFranceandtrainedintheUKasaPermaculture tutor.

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Joerg Mueller is a medical herbalistandawardwinningtea blender living and workinginGalway.Heistheforageron“GarraiGlas”atTG4.www.solarisbotanicals.com

Tom O’Brien from Fermanaghworksasamedieval basket maker at Heritagesites(CarrickfergusCastle, Bunratty Castle) during the summer months and conducts evening classesandworkshopsintheNorthwestofIrelandandScotland.

Richard O’Gorman is an experiencedlandscapegardener and a dry stone building lecturer for many years.

Kevin O’Hare has been making beers for more than 7 years and has a background in medicine and biochemistry.

Steffi Ottoworksinpreschools and schools as environmentalawarenessteacher, doing arts, crafts and gardening sessions.

Tina Pommer a native of Germany,livinginLeitrimsine 1996, continues her family tradition of collecting mushroomsandwildfruit.

Dr. Prannie Rhatiganworksmainly in public health. She gardens organically and has published the ultimate “Irish SeaweedKitchen”.www.prannie.com

Dick Roberts is the ground keeper at The Organic Centre and keeps a garden, withseveralpolytunnels,athome.

Craig SandsworkedforoverfiveyearswiththeCentre’scommunity gardening initiatives.Hewastheheadgardener at Colebrooke WalledGardenandiscurrently undertaking a Master’sinLeadershipforSustainable Development at QueensUniversityBelfast. Jill and Mark Scottawardwinninggardenerscreatedourflowertunnelandlookaftertheflowerbedsatthecentre.Jillistheauthorof“OrganicGardeningisSimple”.

Natascha Telford is a community gardener in SligoTown,wheresherecentlydevelopedSligo’scommunity orchard. She has been farming organically in Leitrim for 20 years.

Johnny Toner, a past student at The Organic Centre, currentlyworksasaschoolsgardener and organic landscaperwithOCplus.

Phil Wheal is a lecturer on our full-time course and our fruitexpert.

Gaby Wieland is a Naturopath,Herbalistand cooking instructor andauthorof“Neantog”cookbook. She features on GarraiGlasTG4.www.neantog.com

Hans Wieland has been workingandteachingattheOrganic Centre since 1997.

Brigitta Varadi’sworkhasbeen featured in “500 Felt ObjectsCreativeExplorationsofaRemarkableMaterial”by Lark Books.

Heidi Wickham is an artist from Sligo and runs felt makingworkshops.

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A SELECTION OF OUR VEGETABLE VARIETIES

Bendigo Peppers

Gardeners Delight and yellow submarine tomatoes

Calabrese Veronika RomanescoSavoy Cabbage

Mixed Kale

Jalapeno Chilli Till Lettuce

Squash - Red Uchiki Kuri

ACCOMMODATION

The Benwiskin CentreBallintrillick,Co.Sligo,Tel/Fax0719176721Eco Friendly Self Catering Accommodation

located in beautiful north Sligo, 30 minutes from The Organic Centre. Recipient of European Eco-Label.

Email: [email protected]

Clancys of Glenfarne www.clancysofglenfarne.com; [email protected];

Tel: +35371 9853116 / 9853123

Guest House Restaurant Supermarket

On N16 midway between Sligo & Enniskillen -14 km from Organic Centre.

Reviews available on tripadvisor.ie

+353 (0) 87 9172143+353 (0) 71 [email protected]

Tawnylust LodgeEco-friendly Self-Catering Accommodation

and Guided WalksManorhamilton, Co. Leitrim

The CourthouseRestaurant &

Accommodation

Kinlough, Co. Leitrim

‘Best restaurant in Leitrim 2012’

Bridgestone 2012 “One of 100 Best restaurants in Ireland”

071 9842391 www.thecourthouserest.com

Wide range of local organic produce. Mediterranean Cuisine. Parties welcome. B&B available.

PAY IN PUNTS FOR YOUR NEXT

USE OF THE GYREUM. EMAIL FOR DETAILS & AVAILABILITY

(T) 0719165994(M) 0873280789(E) [email protected]

GYREUM ECOLODGE, SLIGOmost extraordinary building in Ireland

OR HAGGLE A BARTER FOR YOUR WEDDING, GROUP

OR CLUB EVENT

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ACCOMMODATION / EDUCATION & TRAINING

Gortbrack Organic Farm

Kerry Earth Education Project, Organic Horticultural and Environmental Education, Local and Residential

Courses, Retreats, Self-Catering Cabins

TRALEE, CO KERRY 066 713 7042

www.gortbrackorganicfarm.com

Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association

IOFGA are the oldest and largest company certifying organic food in Ireland and we:

l Inspect and certify organic farmers, growers, processors and retailers.

l Are extremely active in promoting the organic sector.

l Work with policy makers and industry to develop organic farming.

l Publish a quarterly magazine Organic Matters.

Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association16A Inish Carraig, Golden Island, Athlone, Co Westmeath

Tel (+353) 090 6433680 Fax: (+353) 090 6449005Email: [email protected] www.iofga.org

For an Information PackPlease contact us

MELVIN COUNTRY HOUSEGarrison, Co. fermanagh. 3 miles from organic centreLuxury B+B Accommodation ,all en-suite, tea, tv etc.

Tel: (028) 68658766 or (048) 68658766 from the south.Email: [email protected]

Devenish Villa Holiday HomesGarrison, Co. Fermanagh, 1 mile from the Organic Centre.

Self-catering Accommodation from £20 p.p.p.n.Contact Peter on (028) 686 58743 or (048) 686 58743 www.devenishvilla.co.uk | [email protected]

The Mill Self-Catering Accommodation

T 071 9855566 M 086 3636690E [email protected]

Blueberry CottagesDelightful Country Retreat

Accommodation

www.blueberrycottages.com | [email protected]: 00353 86 8114936

Laurel Lodge Sligo Road, Manorhamilton, Co. LeitrimContact Amanda: 071 9855018 / 087 7976613info@laurellodgebedandbreakfast.comwww.laurellodgebedandbreakfast.com

Allroomsensuite,broadband,TV,tea/coffeemakingfacilities

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Organic Heritage Apple Trees now available online

www.irishseedsavers.ie

Workshops on Creating an Orchard, Organic Gardening,

Cheesemaking, Beekeeping, Foraging & more

Buy your organic Irish Grown vegetable seeds.

Join us, book and shop online www.irishseedsavers.ie tel 061921866

Charity no CHY13989

www.cookingisfun.ie

BALLYMALOE COOKERY SCHOOL

Organic Farm and Gardens

021 4646 785

The National Organic Training Skillnet (NOTS) training programme is available to farmers, growers,processors, food businesses, and consultants working in the area of food.

A sample of such courses are:Organic Market Gardening: 17 day course based in Co Clare. Commences January 2012, cost €850DIY AI Training: 5 day course Cost €400 // Bovine Scanning: 7 day course Cost €750 both Co Laois

Organic Free Range Pig Production: 2 day course Cost €100 various venues.Animal Nutrition 3 day course in Kilbeggan Co Westmeath Cost €100/day

Free Range Poultry 2 day course Cost €120 Location Co GalwayCertificate in Organics (Distance Learning): FETAC level 5 course duration 1 year

Masters in Organic Horticulture a part time learning course duration 1 yearMSc PG Dip in Organic Farming: a part time on-line distance learning course over 3 years.

Distance Learning/Masters courses commence in September 2013; (the MSc requires a full application process)If you have suggestions on suitable training or for additional Course Details and Bookings please contact Niamh/Sean on 0719640688

or [email protected] or see www.nots.ieThe National Organic Training Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd.

funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING / ACTIVITIES

The Irish Schoolof HomeopathyHealth Education for life:At Milltown Park College, Dublin since 1989and at Cork City since 2000. Visit our websiteto read recent testimonials

Workshops for acute home Prescribing:‘Get started in Homeopathy’1 Day Introduction @ €50 – see website for datesat our Dublin, Cork and Galway venues

‘Homeopathy & Nutrition short course’5 weekend course from spring to summerin our Dublin, Cork and now Galway venues -includes €50 refund if you attended a workshop

4 Year Professional Training Course:Commences Dublin every SeptemberAlso held in Brú Columbanus, Wilton, CorkAll courses held at weekends

Homeopathic Clinic in Dublin & Cork City: Available to the public as part of our studenttraining programme – visit www.ish.ie

Contact Angie Murphy

01 [email protected]

Summer Course for Teachers - 1st – 5th July 2013

TheOrganicCentreinconjunctionwiththe Sligo Education Centre invites teachers to the summer course “How to create an organic garden in your school” - 7th year running.

For bookings for this week long course contact:Sligo Education Centre, Ballinode, Sligo T: 071 9138700 E: [email protected]

We also offer 1-day courses on Organic GardeninginSchools(seecourseprogramme).

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EVENTS/FOOD

Neven Maguire

www.nevenmaguire.comwww.facebook.com/macneanhouse

“I’ve always been a strong advocate of using quality traceable Irish products. The work undertaken by the Organic Centre, and the support they give organic producers is exceptional. Well done to the team- keep up the good work!”

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FOOD

Mailorder worldwidewith Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon, Irish Organic Cheeses, Irish Organic Chocolate and Organic Wine in Organic and Fairtrade Hampers.

BURREN SMOKEHOUSE LTDLisdoonvarna, Co Clare Int+ 353 65 7074432

www.burrensmokehouse.ie Visitor Centre Open Daily.

Irish Organic Award Winner 2011 & 2012

1/8 Page Dimensions: 1/16 Page Dimensions:

61.75mm (width) x 43.75mm (height) 28.375mm (width) x 43.75mm (height)

A member owned vegetarian cooperative

12 Newmarket, Dublin 8Saturdays 9.30am – 4.30pm &

Thursdays 12pm – 8pmwww.dublinfood.coop

01 454 4258

A member owned vegetarian cooperative

12 Newmarket,

Dublin 8Sat: 9.30am - 4.30pm &

Thurs: 12pm - 8pm

www.dublinfood.coop01 454 4258

Providing the highest qualityorganic and conventional wholefoods to the independent retailsector in the Republic of Ireland

Baile Mhúirne, Co. Chorcaít: +353 (0)26 65750 f: +353 (0)26 65768

w: www.iihealthfoods.com

Sligo Farmers MarketEvery Saturday 9am - 1pm

Sligo IT carpark

New stall enquiriesTel: Guy 071 9147007

New stall enquiriesTel: Guy 071 9147007

Developing markets for organicbeef and lamb

Supporting the developmentof organic marts

Providing services tosmallholders in the north west

Supporting farmer’s markets &community events throughoutthe region.

New members always welcome071-9640868 or [email protected]

Buy or sell organic livestock or other itemsonline with a photo at

www.leitrimorganic.com

The Enterprise CentreHill RoadDrumshanboCo. Leitrim

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01 460 0467

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GARDENING

Suitable for all your vegetable growing needs

Veggie Growing Mix

Also available a wide range of Environmentally Friendly Horticultural & Garden Products

Coloured Mulches/Chips (Red, Brown & Black)

Topsoil/Compost Range of Garden Bark

Percolation Soil Special blends made to order

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GARDENING/ GREEN BUILDING

Tel 091 555 808 | [email protected] | www.scanhome.ie Showhouse all Wednesdays between 15.00 -18.00 in Moycullen, Co. Galway

Biochrome Natural PaintsTulla, Co. Clare

T/F 065-6835559

www.biochrome.ie

“wall paints, varnishes, enamel paints, household & special products”

EUROPRISE CO LTDTHE VEGETABLE SEED SPECIALISTSBLAKES CROSS, LUSK, CO.DUBLIN, IRELAND

Ireland’s leading suppliers of quality organic,

non- ‐chemically treated and conventional

vegetable seed to commercial growers.

The Difference is the Quality

Telephone: (01)8438711 | Facsimile: (01) 843 8702

Mobile No: (087) 257 3114

Email: [email protected] | Web:www.europrise.ie

If you are contacting any of our advertisers, please mention

that you saw their ad here.

BORDER PLANTS FOR SALESome special and unusual varieties.

Call Jill Scott on

048 6638 6938Macnean Organic Garden

Belcoo, County Fermanagh.

HerplantsarealsoavailableforsaleatThe Organic Centre, Rossinver.

(Large, unwanted flower pots always welcome)

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Cut the cost, not the Quality.

For a free no obligation quotation please contact Jimmy Gilheany on 071 9671652.

Gilheany & Co. Chartered Accountants

for all your Accounting, Taxation & Auditing needs.

GIlheany & Co. Chartered Accountants Canon House Main Street

Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim

HEALTH & BODY / SERVICES

Available at good Healthfood Shops nationwide

9 Ardee Court, Bray, Co.Wicklow / Tel: 01-286 5399www.atlanticaromatics.com

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The Eco-Shop at the Centre & online www.theorganiccentre.ieThe Eco-Shop sells a huge range of organic seeds, selected books, tools and compost.

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ARTiCHOKE, GLOBE CYNARASCOLYMUS-FAMILYCYNARACEAEimperial Star:ImprovedGreenGlobevarietywithupto8budsperplant. SowinnurserybedinApril,plantoutthefollowingspring.(10seeds)ARIS / €2.40

AUBERGiNE SOLANUMMELONGENA-FAMILYSOLANACEAEAubergines need to be grown in a polytunnel or greenhouse. Sow in gentle heat in February - March, harvest from August onwards.

Black Beauty: Open pollinated variety, producing dark, glossy, violet fruit. Oval shape, up to 12cm in length. (50 seeds) AUBB / €2.30Long Purple: Delicious, open pollinated variety. Produces a good crop of long deep violet, pear shaped fruit. (50 seeds) AULP / €2.30

BEANS, BROAD VICIAFABA-FAMILYLEGUMINOSAEBroad Beans require a fertile soil. They should be sown outdoors as soon as the soil is workable (February-March). Sow 4-5cm deep. Maximum yields are obtained at a spacing of 2 plants per 30cm/sq. Successional sowings can be made in April and May, but they may be more susceptible to blackfly attack.

Hangdown Green: Along-podded,green-seededbeanwithanexcellentflavour andgreatperformance.Sowinearlyspring.(35seeds)BBHD / €3.10

Supersimonia:Vigorousandhardyvarietywithhighyieldsoflargebeans. Canbesowninautumnorspring.(35seeds)BBSS / €2.90

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BEANS, FRENCH, CLIMBINGBarlotta Di Fuoco: Climbing version of this colourful French bean. Can be picked youngorlefttomatureforexcellentdryingbean.(60seeds)BFBA / €2.60 Blauhilde: Longovalpurplepodswhichstaytenderevenwhenquitelarge.Definitelyoneofthebestclimbers.Growindoorsoroutside.(60seeds) BFBH / €2.60 Cobra:Professionalqualitybeanwithlong,roundpodswhichremainverystraight.Cropsoveralongperiod.Vigorous,stringlessandresistanttobeanmosaicvirus. (60 seeds) BFCO / €2.80Eva: Early,withlong,oval,blue-greenpods.Attractiveshinyvariety. (60 seeds) BFEV / €2.60Neckargold:Roundpoddedyellowbeanofgoodlengthandtaste.Highyielding,medium-latebeansuitableforgrowingindoorsandoutside.(60seeds)BFNG / €2.60

BEANS, DWARF, FRENCHAiguillon: Apencilthin,true‘haricotvert’type.Stronguprightplantsgivegoodyieldsof tasty stringless beans. Resistant to bean mosaic virus. (60 seeds) BFAI / €2.60Helios (Yellow): Tastyyellowvariety.Roundyellowbeansthatgrowupto18cmlongonrobustplants.Veryproductive.(60seeds). BFHL / €2.60Royalty:Purple-podded.Goodcropsofround,stringlessandtastybeans. (60 seeds) BFRY / €2.60Speedy:Veryfastgrowing,tenderandtastybeansformedonastrongplant. Idealforthosewhowanttheearliestcroporaretoolateforsowingregularvarieties.(60 seeds) BFSP / €2.60 Tendergreen:Stringless,pencil-poddedtypeofhighquality.Ourmostpopularbean.(60 seeds) BFTG / €2.80

BEANS, RUNNER PHASEOLUSCOCCINEUS-FAMILYLEGUMINOSAERunner beans need a good moisture-retentive soil. They are slightly hardier than French beans, forming long flat beans which should be picked regularly when they are still young. Sow late April till early May. Harvest from July to September.

Enorma: Aheavycropperwithlong,smooth,stringlesspodsandredflowers. Crops over a long period. (30 seeds) BREN / €2.80White Emergo: Whiteseededandwhitefloweringvariety.Lovelytasteandtexture.Veryvigorousandattractive.(30seeds)BRWE / €2.80

Witkeim: Veryearlycropfromaspringsowing.Thisisthebeantogoforifyoumissoutonautumnsowing.Excellentyieldandquality.(35seeds) BBWK / €2.90

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Barbietola di Chioggia:Mild-flavouredItalianbeetwithpinkskinand whitefleshwithattractivepinkrings.(200seeds)BECH / €2.30Boro F1:Hybridbeetrootformaincrop.Excellentdeep-redinternalcolourand greattaste.Storeswell.(200seeds)BEBR / €2.60 Bulls Blood:Grownforcrimsonsaladleavesthataresweet,tastyandstrikinglyattractive. Also popular as an ornamental plant in the border. (200 seeds) BEBU / €2.30Cylindra: Longrootedtypewithverygoodflavour.Perfectforslicingandstoreswell.Maturesslowerthanglobevarieties.(180seeds) BECN / €2.30 Detroit Globe: Highstandardmaincropvarietygivinggoodsizedrootsoffinetextureandflavour.(180seeds)BEDG / €2.30Golden Detroit:Interestingcolourvariation.Flavoursomevarietywith goldenfleshwhichdoesnotbleedoncooking.(200seeds)BEGD / €2.90Jannis:ImprovedselectionofBoltardy.Goodresistancetoboltingsosowfrom March in mild areas. Fine tasting globe-shaped roots. (180 seeds) BEJA / €2.80

BROCCOLi BRASSICAOLERACEA-FAMILYCRUCIFERAEWhat people buy in shops as Broccoli is Calabrese (see page 49). The ‘Real Broccoli’ sprouts in early spring after being sown in June - July.

Purple Sprouting - Early: Succulent purple spears are produced in abundance fromearlyMarchonwards.(300seeds)BRPE / €2.30Santee F1:DevelopedtogivepurplesproutingbroccoliinSummer!SimilartoBordeaux.SowFebruarytoMaytoharvesthighyieldsoftastyspearsfromJunetoNovember. (50 seeds) BRBO / €3.50

BRUSSELS SPROUTS BRASSICAOLERACEA-FAMILYCRUCIFERAEBrussels sprouts are a hardy winter vegetable grown for their swollen buds. Sow mid March - mid April, ideally in an indoor seed bed or modular tray. Plant out from mid May to early June at 60cm - 90cm apart. The wider the distance, the larger the individual buds. It is important to plant in firm ground which has not been heavily manured recently as too much nitrogen causes the sprouts to open.

Doric F1:SproutsforChristmas.Doesnotgrowtootallsogoodforexposedsites.Roundbuttonswithfineflavour.CropsNovembertoFebruary(25seeds)BSCA / €3.40Nautic F1: Tastyroundbuttonsproutsoftophybridquality.HarvestearlyOctobertolate November from a May transplant. (25 seeds) BSNA / €3.40Rubine: Dark purplish-red buttons have a delicious flavour and keep their colour whencooked.Theplantitself,withitsredfoliage,ismostattractive.Sowearlyspringforharvestingduringthewintermonths.(60seeds) BSRU / €2.30

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SPRING CABBAGESow in July/August, transplant September October for heading next spring.

Pixie: Goodforanearlycropofheartedcabbage.Canbesowninspringforgreensthrough summer into autumn. (100 seeds) CAPX / €2.30Pyramid F1:Pointedspringcabbageofexcellentquality,suitableforspringgreensorheartedcabbage.Sowinspringforsummerheads.(50seeds)CAPY / €2.80

SUMMER CABBAGESow February - April, harvest June - October.

Capricorn F1: Fastgrowingpointedcabbage.Highqualitycabbagescanbeproducedthroughout the summer and into autumn. (35 seeds) CACP / €3.40Derby Day: Veryquickgrowing,resistanttobolting.Sowwithslightheatin mid - February and plant 40cm apart. (50 seeds) CADB / €2.30Golden Acre:Excellentsummerballheadvariety.Compactheadscanbegrownat30cm spacing. (500 seeds) CAGA / €2.30Premier:Early,uniform,whitecabbagewithgoodtextureandflavour.SowfromJanuarytocropfromMay.(100seeds)CAPR / €2.60

WINTER CABBAGESow April - May, plant out June, harvest in winter.

Deadon F1:JanuaryKinghybridgivingsolidheadswithdark-green,red-tingedouterleaves,yellowinternalcolourandarichpepperyyetsweettaste.(50seeds)CADN / €3.40Dottenfelder: Largefirmwhitecabbagewhichstoresverywell.Canbeusedforcookingorexcellentforcoleslawandsauerkraut.(100seeds) CADD / €2.60 SAVOY CABBAGESow April – May/June and harvest October - December

Marner Grufewi:Veryfrosthardysocanbecroppedrightthroughthecoldestwinter.Flat, round head of dark green leaves. (100 seeds) CAMG / €2.60Vertus, Savoy:Mediumlatevarietywithround,flattishheads.Leavesaremediumgreen,wellcurledandarefrosthardy(300seeds)CAVE / €2.30

RED CABBAGESow April - May

Red Drumhead Cabeza:Goodforpicklingaswellaseatingrawinsaladorcanbecooked like green cabbage. (250 seeds) CARC / €2.30Rodynda:Shortstemmedredcabbagewhichkeepsverywell.ThishasbeenwelltriedamongstorganicgrowersinEurope.SowApril.TransplantMayorJune. (100 seeds) CARO / €2.80

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A very tasty, popular vegetable, commonly known as ‘Broccoli’ in shops, not to be confused with sprouting broccoli. It can be sown from March till June for harvesting from July onwards.

Belstar F1: Productive hybrid variety giving tasty heads through summer and autumn.Headsmatureinabout75daysfromtransplantingandhavegood mildewtolerance.(50seeds)CBBE / €3.20 Green Sprouting: Excellentflavour.HeadsreadyinAugustandfollowedby numerous side shoots. Crops over a long period. (250 seeds) CBGR / €2.30Veronika F1, Romanesco:Excellentgreenvarietyofsuperbflavour.Itsbrightcolourmakesthisaninterestingonetogrow.Deliciousalternativetocauliflower. (25 seeds) CBRV / €3.50

CARROTS DAUCUSCAROTA-FAMILYUMBELLIFERAECarrots prefer a deep, fertile and free draining soil. Fresh manure should be avoided as this causes forking of the roots. For early carrots sow in April outdoors (cover with ‘Bionet’, if carrot fly is a problem). Sow main crop in May. Sow in drills 15-20cm apart and thin to 4-5cm apart in the row.

Amsterdam Forcing Amfine:Specialselectionofthisfastgrowingfavourite. Idealforundercover.Goodlength,colourandhighyielding.Forearlyand late season crops. (800 seeds) CRAF / €2.30Autumn King: Popularandveryhighyieldingmaincropwithgoodflavour andstoringability.Harvestlateautumn.(800seeds)CRAK / €2.30Chantenay Red Cored:Thisisaverypopulargardeners’favourite.Earlymain-cropwithstump-rooted,smoothrootsoffinetasteandtexture.(800seeds)CRCH / €2.30Jeanette F1: VeryearlyNanteshybridwhichcoloursearlysocanbepicked veryyoung.Strongtopsandhighqualitytastyroots.(500seeds)CRJE / €2.60Nantes:Smallcored,mediumlengthearlycarrotwithsmoothskinand bluntends.CanbesownundercoverinFebruary.SowMarch-Juneandharvest JulytoOctober.(800seeds)CRNA / €2.30Resistafly F1: Carrot-fly resistant variety. Less attractive to the egg laying flies. The maggots do not thrive on it, resulting in much less damage. A Nantes hybrid withlong,smooth,well-colouredrootsandafineflavour.Suretobecomeagardeners’favourite.(500seeds)CRRF / €2.40Rodelika: Animprovedselectionof“Rothild”.Largeandbluntendedwith aredcolourandstrong,sweet,aromatictaste.Storeswell.(900seeds)CRRD / €2.30Yellowstone:Remarkableyellowmaincropcarrotwithanexcellentflavour bothrawandcooked.Slightlytaperedwithsmoothskinandcrunchytexture. (500 seeds) CRYE / €2.60

CAULiFLOWER BRASSICAOLERACEA-FAMILYCRUCIFERAECauliflowers need a deeply dug, fertile, moisture-retentive soil with a higher pH than most other brassicas (pH 6.5 - 7.5). On acid soils they may suffer from boron and molybdenum deficiencies.

SUMMER / AUTUMNBelot F1: Oneofthebestautumn/wintercaulis.Deepsolidcurdswithupright outerleaves.Goodcoldtoleranceandstandswell.(50seeds)CFBE / €4.50

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Goodman: Anexcellentsummercauliflower.CropsinJunefromamidMarchtransplant. It has solid curds and dark green leaves. (50 seeds) CFGO / €3.20Snowball: Popularallseasoncauliflower.Dwarfcompactplantswhichcanbesetcloserthanothersforsmallerheads.SowOctoberforJuneharvest,orsowFebruaryforharvestlateJunetoSept.(125seeds)CFSN / €2.30

WINTER VARIETYSow in May to plant in early summer to stand through the winter, producing heads from October - January.

Medaillon F1: Large,well-protectedcurdsoftopquality.MatureinFebruaryandMarch. (50 seeds) CFSM / €4.50

CELERiAC APIUMGRAVEOLENS-FAMILYUMBELLIFERAECeleriac should be sown indoors in February/March and planted out in May/June about 30 to 38cm apart. Harvest from October onwards and store in sand.

ibis:Fastgrowingandverysmoothrooted.Storeswellandhasgooddiseasetolerance. (250 seeds) CEIB / €2.60Prinz: Outstandingvarietyforearlyproductionundercoverorforsowingoutsidelater.Smoothroundrootswithanexcellenttexture.(100seeds)CEPR / €2.60

CELERY APIUMGRAVEOLENS-VAR.DULCE-FAMILYUMBELLIFERAESelf blanching variety, should be sown with heat in March and transplanted in late May, in block formation to encourage the self blanching process. Plant 25cm apart each way.

Celery Leaf:Celeryflavouredleavesforsalads,soupsandstews.(500 seeds) CLLF / €2.30Daybreak: Idealforsummercropping.Long,smoothpetioleswithafreshtaste. Goodboltingtolerance.Earlymaturingandselfblanching(250seeds)CLDA / €3.10Tall Utah: Stronggrowthwithdarkgreenleaves.Goodresistancetoleafspot. Noearthing-uprequired.(300seeds)CLTU / €2.60

CHARD BETAVULGARIS-FAMILYCHENOPODIACEAE

Chard is grown for its large wide leaf stems (petioles) and can be cooked like spinach or stir-fried. It is a very high yielding crop with ornamental qualities. It requires a very fertile soil, rich in organic matter.

Rainbow Chard: Bringscolourtoyourvegetablegarden.Amixtureofvarious colouredstemsandleaves.Babyleavescanbeusedforsaladsorcookedwhenfullygrown.(200seeds)CHRA / €2.60Swiss Chard: Darkgreenleaveswithbroad,whiteribs.Greattasteandvery vigorous if soil fertility is high. (250 seeds) CHSW / €2.60Vulkan Chard:Excellentredcharddevelopedespeciallyforbabyleafuseinsalads.Fastgrowinganduniform,itcanbelefttomatureformaincropuse. (200 seeds) CHVU / €2.60

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Palla Rossa (Radicchio): Firmheartedradicchiotypechicorywithredandwhiteleaves.Goodaswintersalad.(500seeds)CCPR / €2.30Rossa di Treviso: LongpointedleavesforsowingJunetoJuly.Startsoffgreenandturns red in the colder months. Roots can be forced like Witloof. (500 seeds) CCRO/€2.30 Sugar Loaf (Pain de Sucre):Large,leafy,selfblanchingvariety.Itisanexcellent wintersaladcrop.Sweeterthanotherchicories.(500seeds)CCPA / €2.30

CHiCORY WiTLOOF CICHORIUMINTYBUS-FAMILYCOMPOSITAEThe parsnip-like roots are forced in darkness to produce white buds or “chicons” during winter. Either use raw in salad or cook by braising. Witloof chicory is not fussy about soil. Sow May - June and thin to about 22cm apart. Lift roots in October and expose to the air to stop growth. Cut off the foliage at the neck, dry off and store in a cool place. Then force them in a warm, dark place (i.e. in pots, cellars or put plastic over them). Useful for salads in winter when vegetables are scarce.

Metafora: NewWitlooftypefortheproductionofchicons.Lovelypaleyellowcolourfor harvesting December to April. (100 seeds) CCME / €2.30

CORN SALAD (LAMB’S LETTUCE) VALERIANELLALOCUSTA-FAMILYVALERIANACEAE

A very hardy annual with small, nutty flavoured leaves. Invaluable as a winter salad with high vitamin c content. Suitable for most soils. Sow in July for harvest in autumn and winter. Sow August - September for the following spring harvest.

D’Orlanda: Tasty, larger leaved variety from Italy. Tender leaves for salads. (500 seeds) CSDO / €2.30 Granon:Idealcornsaladforyearroundproduction.Fairlyuprightgrowing,thick,smooth leaves and high yield. (500 seeds). CSGR / €2.40

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Cocozelle: Traditional striped courgette seen in Mediterranean markets. This one is among the tastiest of courgettes. (10 seeds) COCO / €2.50Dunja F1: New,professionalstandardcourgettewithexcellentvirusandmildewresistance.Highyieldsofdarkgreen,finelyspeckledfruitsofexcellentquality. (5 seeds) CODJ / €2.80Goldrush (Yellow): Lovelyopen-pollinatedyellowskinnedcourgettewithexcellenttextureandtaste.Fastgrowingandproductive.(10seeds)COGO / €2.60Nero Di Milano: Medium early, dark green, cylindrical fruit, 18-20cm long. Erect open plant habit. (15 seeds) COND / €2.30Partenon F1: Allfemaleself-fertile,darkgreencourgette.Idealforearlysowingsandhigh yielding. Beautiful glossy dark green fruit. (5 seeds) COPT / €3.10

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CRESSAmerican Land:Similartowatercressbutdoesnotneedrunningwater.Strongspicyflavourandveryeasytogrow.(800seeds)CSAL / €2.30Sprint: Fastmaturingsproutingseedforsummersalads.Canbesowninsideonpaperoroutsidewhenweatheriswarm.(3,000seeds)CSSP / €2.30 Watercress: Increasingly popular salad vegetable that needs moist conditions (runningwaterisnotessential).Strongflavouredandvigorous.(4,000seeds)CSWC /€2.30

CUCUMBER CUCUMISSATIVUS-FAMILYCUCURBITACEAECucumbers require a high temperature, high humidity and careful cultivation. If only all-female varieties are grown, the danger of the fruit getting bitter is avoided. Sow seeds at 20oC from late March until May for planting in tunnels from May to June.

OUTDOORCrystal Lemon:Delicious,round,pale,yellowfruit.Quickgrowingandveryprolific.More digestible than other types. (15 seeds) CUCL / €2.30Marketmore: Dark green, spiny fruits produced on very prolific vines, tolerates cool weather.Resistanttovirusanddiseases.(20seeds)CUMA / €2.50Stimora F1 Gherkin: Disease resistant hybrid for very short pickling cucumbers. Fruitscanbepickedverysmallaswholegherkinsorallowedtogrowforsaladuse.Canbegrowninsideoroutside.(5seeds)CUSM / €3.40 Tanja: Robustoutdoorvarietywhichgivesgoodcropsofbitterfreefruitsupto35cminlength.Canbegrownundercoverifrequired.(15seeds)CUTJ / €2.30

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INDOORFlamingo F1: Veryhighyieldsoflongfruitswhichareofexcellentquality.Growswellunderlowlightconditions.Suitableforearlyandlateproduction.Powderymildewtolerant. (5 seeds) CUFL / €4.50Kalunga: Lovelyhighyieldinghybridwithhighlevelsofdiseaseresistanceandpowderymildewtolerance.Tolerantofhotandcoldconditionssosuitableforearlyand late seasons crops. (5 seeds) CUKA / €4.50Picolino F1: Extramini-cucumberwhichgivesveryhighyieldsoffruitsthatarealwaysgoodquality.Ideallengthforhomegardener,12cm.(5seeds)CUPI / €4.00Styx F1: Topqualityallfemalevarietywithahightoleranceofpowderymildew.Fruits are straight and uniform. (5 seeds) CUST / €4.50

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ENDiVE CHICHORIUMENDIVIA-FAMILYCOMPOSITAEA salad vegetable similar to lettuce with a different, slightly bitter taste. Can be cooked as a winter vegetable. Spacing 40 x 40cm.

Nuance: FastGrowingprofessionalstandardbroadleavedtypewithwellfilledhearts.Resiststipburnwell.(150seeds) ENNU / €2.80 Pancalieri:Bulkyheadswithdarkgreenserratedouterleavesandcreamywhitehearts.SowMarchtoSeptember.(600seeds)ENPA / €2.30

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FLORENCE FENNEL FOENICULUMVULGARE-FAMILYUMBELLIFERAEFlorence fennel has fine, feathery, edible foliage but is grown for its succulent aniseed flavoured bulbs. It does best on fertile, well-drained soil. It requires plenty of moisture throughout its growth.

Finale:Slow-boltingvarietywhichisearlyandhighyielding.Canbegrown underglassaswellasoutside,alsogoodforlateuse.(200seeds)FEFI / €2.60Fino:Highqualityfennelwithresistancetobolting.Thickroundbulbswithfine anise flavour. (200 seeds) FEFO / €2.60 Romanesco:Latecroppingvarietygivinglargeroundbulbsweighingbetween 500g-1kg.Goodboltingresistance.(250seeds)FERO / €2.30

KALE BRASSICAOLERACEA-FAMILYCRUCIFERAEKale is one of the hardiest winter vegetables. It does best in rich, well-drained soil, but will tolerate poorer soil more than most brassicas. Flavour improves with frost.

Halbhoher Grun Krauser:Wellknownkalewithdarkgreen,deeply curledleaves.SowApril-May.TransplantJuly.(250seeds)KADG / €2.30Nero di Toscana: AnItaliantypeofkalesometimesknownasBlackRussianorCavoloNero.Itbearslong,darkgreen,heavilyblisteredstrap-likeleaveswhichgrowabundantlyfromthecentreoftheplant.Averypopularandtastyvarietynowavailable as organic seed. (100 seeds) KANT / €2.30Red Russian Curled: Attractiveblue-greenkalewithpurpletingetoleaves.Canbeusedasbabyleavesorlefttomatureforhardywintergreens.(250seeds) KARR / €2.30

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Azur Star: Theearliestandmostattractivetunnel/outdoorvarietywith tender striking purple/blue bulbs. Resistant to bolting. (100 seeds) KRAS / €2.80Vikora F1: Veryuniform,greenmaincropkohlrabiwhichstandswellandcopeswellwiththeheatofthesummermonths.(50seeds)KRVK / €2.80

LEEKS ALLIUMPORRUM-FAMILYALLIACEAELeeks are hardy winter vegetables grown for their long white shaft. For continuous supply start sowing indoors in late winter until late spring. Plant out about 10-12 weeks after sowing. Spacing 15 x 30cm apart. By earthing up you can increase the length of the white shaft.

Autumn Mammoth Hannibal: Vigorousvariety,whichbulksupearlyandstandswellinthefield.HarvestfromAugust-December.(350seeds)LKAM / €2.60Bandit: Heavyyielding&uniformvarietywithlongshanksandblue-green,uprightfoliage. Crops from mid March through to May. (200 seeds). LKBA €3.20Bluegreen Winter: Areallyhardyleekforover-winteringoutside.Ithasblue-greenleaves,bulkywhiteshaftsandismediuminlength.HarvestfromJanuarytoApril. (350 seeds) LKBG / €2.80

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Giant Winter: Alateseasonvarietywithheavy,thickstems.MaturesJanuaryonwardsandwillstandforalongtime.(350seeds)LKGW / €2.50Leek Seed Sheet:Ourmostpopularleekisnowavailableinaseedsheet.Eachpackcontainsapprox270seedsequallyspacedandimpregnatedintoasheetofspecialpaper30x40cm.Justlaythesheetonwellpreparedsoilandlightlycover.Inabout6weekstheywillbereadytotransplanttothegrowingsitewithaminimumoffuss.AutumnMammothHannibal(1sheet)LKHS / €3.90

LETTUCE LACTUCASATIVA-FAMILYCOMPOSITAELettuces need to be sown in small quantities at regular intervals (ideally every 2 weeks) to give a regular supply for salads. The ideal germination temperature is 18oC. If the temperature is over 24oC, dormancy sets in.

BATAViA LETTUCE The forerunners of the standard crisp head or iceberg of today. They tend to be non-heading and looser but still have thick crisp leaves. They are popular again as they often have a superior taste and better resistance to bolting.

Kamalia: A red, non-heading Batavia. Fine frilly edged leaves and bright colour. For spring, summer and autumn production. (200 seeds) LTKA / €2.80Maravilla De Verano: ExcellentlargeItalianvariety.Crispygreenleaveswitharedtingeandgreattaste.Goodboltresistance.SuitableforsowingfromFebruarythroughJulyforharvestMay-October.(200seeds)LTMV / €2.30

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BUTTERHEAD LETTUCETraditional popular, smooth-leaved, hearted lettuces. Soft leaves that wilt quickly.

Buttercrunch:Acrossbetweenabutterheadandcrisphead,softouterleaveswithcreamy crisp heart. (800 seeds). LTBC / €2.40Marvel of Four Seasons:Greatheirloomvarietyfromthe1800’s.Round, red-green compact head. Delicious flavour. (450 seeds) LTMF / €2.40Matilda: Aphid resistant variety, for outside use from spring until early autumn. Fastgrowingandboltresistant.(200seeds)LTMT / €2.80Roxy:Voluminousredbutterheadwithattractiveshinycolour.Slowtoboltandresiststipburn. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn crops. (200 seeds) LTRX / €2.80

COS LETTUCELong crisp leaves in loose hearts. Little Gem types are a denser, smaller type.

Brune D’Hiver: An heirloom Cos variety dating from 1855 and one of the most popularlettuces.Compactwithwrinkledgreenleaveswhichhaveanattractivebrownishtinge.Coldhardy,foryearrounduse.(200seeds)LTBH / €2.80 Little Gem: DwarfgrowingCosvariety.Canbesownthroughoutthe growingseason.(400seeds)LTLI / €2.30Paris island: AnexcellentandpopularmediumlargeCosgivingfinecompact heads.Canbesownfromspringtoautumnasitisslowtobolt.(800seeds)LTPI / €2.30

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Great Lakes: Medium-large“WebbsWonderful“typeofverygoodquality.Verycrispandslowtobolt.(200seeds)LTGL / €2.30Regina di Ghiacci: ‘IceQueen’.Crispheadforsummeruse.Slowbolting.Darkgreencolour. Can be used as a baby leaf variety. (800 seeds) LTRE / €2.30Stylist: Largesaladinitypewiththick,crisp,greenleavesinatighthead.Verygoodresistanceagainstmildewandtip-burn.Cropslatespringthrough autumn. (200 seeds) LTST / €2.80

LETTUCE – MIXEDBaby Leaf Mix: Amixofspeciallydevelopedvarietieswhichareusuallyonlyavailabletoprofessionalgrowers.Canbesownthroughouttheyear,thoughonlyundercover inthecoldestmonths.Leavescanbeallowedtogrowlargerforcutandcomeagainsaladpicking.Mixofdifferenttypesandcolours.(800seeds) LTBB / €3.10 Mixed Leaves:Economicalmixofbutterhead,cos,crispheadandlooseleaftypesgivingvarietyoftextureandtasterightthroughtheseason.(800seeds)LTMX / €2.30

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Cerbiatta: New,unusuallettucewithuniquejagged,uprightleaveswhicharecrispandfreshtasting.Fastgrowing,suitableforindoorandoutdooruse. (200 seeds) LTCE / €2.80Lollo Biondi: Aloose-leavedvarietysimilartoLolloRosso,butwithlightgreenleaves.(200 seeds) LTLB / €2.30Lollo Rosso: A loose-leaved variety, deep red coloured leaves. Suitable for cropping from spring to autumn. (200 seeds) LTLR / €2.30Red Salad Bowl: Redoak-leaflettuce.Suitableforgrowingfromspringtoautumn.(450 seeds) LTRS / €2.30Salad Bowl: Excellent“cutandcomeagain”lettuce.Massesoftender,long,lightgreenleavesformalargesprawlinghead.(450seeds)LTSB / €2.40Till: Backbypopulardemand!ThisuniqueandproductivelettucegivesdenseheadsofarrowshapedleavesforcroppingSpringthroughAutumn.(200seeds) LTTL / €2.30

WiNTER LETTUCEHardy varieties that grow well in cooler conditions. For cropping under cover.

Bartima: NewLolloBionditoreplaceBergamowithvividlightgreencolour.Goodboltandtip-burnresistance.SowOct-Feb.HarvestearlyFebonwards.AlsoidealforoutsidesowingsfromApriltoAugust.(100seeds) LTBA / €3.10Brighton: Voluminousfreshgreenlettucegivinglargeheadswithgooddiseaseresistance.Forautumnandwinteruse.(200seeds)LTBN / €2.80 Brune D’Hiver: An heirloom Cos variety dating from 1855 and one of the most popularlettuces.Compactwithwrinkledgreenleaveswhichhaveanattractivebrownishtinge.Coldhardy,foryearrounduse.(200seeds)LTBH / €2.80 Kellys: GlasshouseIcebergtypeforsowingfromAugusttoFebruary.Harvestfrommid-winteronwards.(100seeds) LTKE / €2.80

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MARROW CUCURBITAPEPO-FAMILYCUCURBITACEAESow with heat in mid-April. Plant out in late May to June.

Tiger Cross F1: Earlyvigoroustype,canbepickedsmallascourgettes,orlefttogrowintomarrows.Resistanttocucumbermosaicvirus.(5seeds)MATC / €2.30

MELON AND WATER MELON CUCUMISMELO-FAMILYCUCURBITACEAEMelons need warmth, so grow under cover. Sow in April.

MELON Hales Best Jumbo:Large,slightlyelongatedfruitswithacreamy,yellow nettled skin and delectable orange flesh. (20 seeds) MEHA / €2.60Sivan F1:LovelyCharentaistypemelon,highlyrecommended.Goodtaste, textureandcolour.(10seeds)MESV / €2.60

WATER MELON Crimson Sweet:Withprotectioninearlystagesandlotsofwaterthereafterthisvarietycanbesuccessful.Shelterrequired.(25seeds)WMCS / €2.60

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ONiONS ALLIUMCEPA-FAMILYALLIACEAEPlease see our selection of onion sets and garlic bulbs on page 68. Sow indoors in late winter in seed trays or modules at a temperature of 12o-16oC. Plant out in spring.

Giant Stuttgart: Atraditional,heavyyieldingflatonion,storeswell. (250 seeds) ONGS / €2.30Musona, White italian: Versatile,whiteskinnedonion.Canbesowninautumnorspring.Harvestearlyforscallionsorallowtogrowonforlargerbulbs. (500 seeds) ONMU / €2.30Red Baron: Round,slightlyflat,redonion.Tasty,firmbulbswhichhaveamildflavour.Pickyoungorallowtomatureforgoodstorageonions.(250seeds)ONRE / €2.60Robelja: Darkredglobetypewithdeepcolourthatpenetratesrightthroughtheonion.Highyielding,vigorousandrobustwithgoodstoragepotential.(250seeds)ONRO / €2.60Sturon: Big,round,yellowish-brownbulbswithverygoodstorageability. (250 seeds) ONST / €2.30

ONiONS - SALAD / SCALLiONS ALLIUMCEPA-FAMILYALLIACEAEVery versatile quick growing salad vegetable, grown for their straight stems.

Parade: Attractivevarietywhichdoesnotbulb.Lovely,green,uprightfoliage. Fastgrowingwithgreattaste.(500seeds)ONPA / €3.10Ramrod: AllseasonwhiteLisbontypewhichcanstandwintercold. Whitestemmedwithalovelymildflavour.(500seeds)ONRR / €2.40White Lisbon:Veryquickgrowingspringonion.Canbesownsuccessionally from February. (500 seeds) ONWB / €2.30White Lisbon - Winter Hardy: Forautumnsowingtooverwinterforearliest crop. Dark green strong top. (500 seeds) ONWW / €2.30

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ORiENTAL GREENS FAMILYCRUCIFERAEOriental greens are very easy to grow. They can be cooked or eaten raw. They do well under cover in the winter and early spring. They grow quickly and can be used as “cut and come again” crops. The flavour becomes hotter as they mature.

Chinese Mustard, “Green in the Snow”: Grownforitspepperyflavouredleaves. Veryfrosthardy.(400seeds)ORGS / €2.30Chinese Mustard, “Giant Red”: Decorative, red and green leaves. Cut as baby leaf at 15cm or leave to mature to 45cm. (400 seeds) ORGR / €2.30Mizuna: Popularsaladleafwithgoodflavour.Stronggrowingandfairlyhardyforyear round use. (400 seeds) ORMZ / €2.30Organic Oriental Mix: AmixoforientalvarietiesandRocket.Idealfor‘cutandcomeagain’salads,andalsogreatinstir-fry.ORTS / €3.10 Red Mizuna: A striking red version of this popular oriental salad leaf. Spicy leaves whichcanalsobestir-fried.(500seeds) ORRZ / €2.30 NEW

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PAK CHOIPak Choi: Withdarkgreenleavesandcrispandjuicywhitecentralstem. (400 seeds) ORPC / €2.30Tatsoi: Small,round,rosette,anddarkgreenleaveswithcrispandjuicystems. (400 seeds) ORTA / €2.30

ROCKETEsmee:Newattractiverocket,wellknowntoprofessionalgrowers.Highlylobed leaves,vigorousgrowerandgreattaste.(1000seeds)ROES / €2.60 Rucola Coltivata: Superiorsaladrocketwithattractivelargelobedleavesofexcellentflavour. (1,000 seeds) RORU / €2.40Wild Rocket Eruca Selvatica – Family Cruciferae: Smaller serrated leaves than salad rocket,withafarmoreintenseflavour.(200seeds)ROWI / €2.40

PARSLEY: “HAMBURG” PETROSELINUMTUBEROUS–FAMILYUMBELLIFERAEGrown primarily for its parsnip-like root, this is an unusual garden vegetable, with a unique taste. The leaves can also be eaten.

Halblange: (300 seeds) PAHA / €2.30

PARSNiP PASTINACASATIVA-FAMILYUMBELLIFERAEParsnips do best on an open site on light, deep soil. Seeds can be sown from March until May.

Halblange White: Thick,pointed,halflengthrootwhichdoeswellinshallowersoils.Highquality,goodtasteandfrosthardy.(500seeds)PSHW / €2.30Tender And True: Anexcellentexhibitionvarietynowavailableasorganicseed.Large, long roots, good flavour and resistance to canker. (500 seeds) PSTE / €2.30

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Ordinary garden peas are grown for the peas inside the pod. Mangetout peas are harvested and eaten whole, before the seeds swell up. Sugar Snap Peas can be eaten whole, along with their swollen seeds inside.

GARDEN PEAS (EARLY) Kelvedon Wonder:Productive,early,wrinkleseededpea.Idealforsuccessional sowingfromspringthroughsummer.Large,darkgreenpods.Height45cm. (200 seeds) PEKW / €2.80Meteor: Dwarfgrowingvariety,idealforbothautumnandspringsowing. Hardyandidealforexposedsites.Highyields.Height35cm.(200seeds)PEME / €2.80Progress No.9: Earlywrinkleseededpea.Superbflavour,veryearlyandprolific. Idealforsuccessionalsowing.Ht45cm(200seeds)PEPR / €2.60

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PEAS - EDIBLE PODDwarf Sweet Green (Mange Tout): Early variety, self supporting, and compact growth,ifgrownindoublerows.(100seeds) PEMT / €2.60Oregon Sugar Pod : Tallgrowingmangetoutwithfamouslysweetflavourandgoodsized pods. (200 seeds) PEOS / €3.10

PURPLE PEAEzeta’s Kromber Blauwschokker: Productive,tallgrowingpeawithdistinctive purple pods. Pick early for colourful mange tout, later for delicious fresh peas orallowtomatureforexcellentdryingpeas.(100seeds)PEEZ / €3.10

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PEPPERS CAPSICUMANNUUM-FAMILYSOLANACEAEThere are two main types of peppers, the sweet pepper and the hot-flavoured chilli pepper. In Ireland, peppers can only be grown under cover. Sow seeds in March at 21oC, 6mm deep. Transplant into 9cm pots when large enough to handle. Plant when 10-13cm high or when first flowers are showing. Spacing: 38-45cm each way.

PEPPERS (SWEET)Bendigo F1: Early hybrid suitable for cold greenhouses. Blocky uniform and thick walledfruits.Astandardforprofessionalgrowers.(5seeds)PPBE/ €4.80 California Wonder:Mildandsweetflavouredblockyfruit.Canbepickedgreenorred.(30 seeds) PPCW/€2.40Long Red Marconi: Long,red,sweetpepperwithmildflavour.Veryproductive andeasytogrow.(30seeds)PPRM / €2.40Sweet Tamar Mix: Selectionofvarietiestogiveamixofshape,colourandsize. Mildsweetflavour.(30seeds)PPSM / €2.30

PEPPERS (CHILLI, HOT)Early Jalapeno: Medium,green,bulletshapedfruitswithfairlythickwalls. (30 seeds) PPEJ / €2.30Hungarian Hot Wax:Smallplantswithfruits,startoffsweetandgradually get hotter as they mature, lime green colour. (30 seeds) PPHH / €2.40Numex Bailey: Oneofthehottestpeppersknown!Smallfruitsabout1.5cmlongareproducedinabundance.Notforthefaint-hearted.RecommendedbyHansWieland.(30 seeds) PPNU / €2.40Ring of Fire: Cayennetype;itgivesamassoflong,thin,pointedpodswhich maturefromgreentoredandareVERYHOT!(30seeds)PPRF / €2.40

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PURSLANE FAMILYPORTULACACEAESummer Purslane - Portulaca Oleracea: Succulentleavesmakeanexcellent addition to summer salads or can be stir-fried or braised. (900 seeds) PUGR / €2.30Winter Purslane ‘Claytonia’ - Montia Perfoliata: Hardysaladvegetable,highinVitaminC.Willgrowalmostanywhere.(900seeds)CLWP / €2.60

RADiSH RAPHANUSSATIVUS-FAMILYCRUCIFERAEWith protection radish can be grown nearly all year round. Radishes belong to the Brassica family and should be included in the rotation. They perform much better indoors than outside.

Cherry Bell: Most popular garden radish. Scarlet, globe-shaped roots. Remains crisp over a long period. (400 seeds) RACB / €2.30French Breakfast: Popularhalf-long,whitetippedvariety.Quickgrowing. (400 seeds) RAFR / €2.40Mixed Radish: Specialmixturetogiveanicevariationofcoloursandrootshapeallinarow.(400seeds)RAMX / €2.30 Mooli, Minowase: Long,large,crispwhiterootsforsummerandautumnusebutcanbeleftingroundwellintowinter.Rootshavemildflavor.SowfromAprilonwards.(200 seeds) RAMM / €2.30

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SCORzONERA SCORZONERAHISPANICA-FAMILYCOMPOSITAEA root vegetable with long black roots, similar to salsify. In Germany, it is known as the poor man’s Asparagus.

Long Black: Heavyyieldingwithlongblackroots,excellentflavourandgoodresistance to bolting. (150 seeds) SCLB / €2.30

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Giant Winter: LargeleavedwintervarietywhichissownfromAugust-endofOctober.Forlatewinteruse.CanalsobesownMarchforsummercrop. (500 seeds) SPGW / €2.30Matador: Allyearroundvarietywithdarkgreenleaves.SowfromMarchtoOctober.(500 seeds) SPMA / €2.30Palco F1: Establishedfavourite.Darkgreenearlyandslowtobolt.Suitableforspringandautumncroppingandresistanttodownymildew.(500seeds) SPPA / €2.30Renegade F1:Terrificspinachwhichmaturesextremelyquickly,isdisease resistantandisalsoveryhighyielding.Ithasaverysweettasteandcaneven beover-winteredinmildareas.(500seeds)SPRE / €2.60

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A very high yielding rewarding crop. A few plants well sown will provide enough spinach for a family throughout the year. Requires high fertility.

Perpetual Spinach: Highqualityleafbeet.Idealfordryconditions.Veryslowtobolt.Canprovidevaluablegreensthroughoutthewinter.(300seeds)SPLB / €2.30

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SqUASH - PUMPKiNS CUCURBITAPEPOORMAXIMA-FAMILYCUCURBITACEAEPumpkins & squashes are ideally raised indoors with heat in mid-April and potted on into 9cm pots when large enough to handle. They should be planted out in late May to early June.

Big Max: Thebigone!Largefruitofupto50kgwithsmoothskinandtastyflesh. Thisisthechoiceforkeencompetitiongrowers.(10seeds)SQBM / €2.60Buttercup:Reputedlyoneofthemostdelicioussquasheseverandcertainlyoneofourfavourites.Greenskinandfirmsweetflesh,idealforroastingaswellassoupsandpumpkin pie. (10 seeds) SQBT / €2.80Butternut, Waltham: ProductivelargeButternutwhichgrowsupto30cmlong.Densefleshandstoreswell.(10seeds)SQBW / €2.60Green Hokkaido: Ourfavouritesquashthankstoitsdryandnuttyflavour.Orange,yellowflesh.Storeswell.(10seeds)SQGH / €2.60Jack Be Little: Probably the smallest pumpkin but the tastiest too. Cricket ball sized fruitswhichcanbeboiledorroasted&servedwhole.(10seeds)SQJB / €2.60Jack O’Lantern:TheperfectHalloweenpumpkin.Mediumsizedgoldenfruitsreadyin about 5 months. (10 seeds) SQJO / €2.60Red Uchiki Kuri: Asmall,orangecolouredvariety.Fruit1.5kg-2kgwithfinenuttyflavour.Storeswell.(10seeds)SQRK / €2.60

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SWEDE BRASSICANAPUS-FAMILYCRUCIFERAEThe Irish turnip. They are fairly hardy and prefer a light soil and an open exposed site. Sow in May/June directly into the ground, thinning distance: 30cm

Wilhelmsburger: Excellentorganicswede.Yellowrootswithfirmflesh,storeswell.(300 seeds) SWWB / €2.40

SWEET CORN ZEAMAYS-FAMILYGRAMINAESweet corn is a tender crop which needs a long growing season and high soil fertility. It is best grown in a polytunnel or glasshouse. To encourage pollination, shake the plant, the male flowers are on the tip of the plant. Seeds should be sown in April for planting in May.

Golden Bantam: Verygoodqualityifharvestedintime.Nicesweetflavour.Shouldbeeaten fresh. (50 seeds) SCGB / €2.60KS-SR-02: Anexcitingnewdevelopmentinsweet-cornseeds.Theworld’sfirstnon-hybridextra-sweetvariety.Thetransformationofsugarsintostarchisconsiderablysloweddowngivingasweetertastesometimeafterharvest.Tall,robustplantswithlarge,uniform,flavoursomeandverysweetcobs.(50seeds) SCKS / €3.10True Gold: Heirloomvarietywithgoldenyellowkernelsandarichbutteryflavour.Matures Sept. (50 seeds) SCTR / €2.50

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TOMATOES LYCOPERSICUMESCULENTUM-FAMILYSOLANACEAETomatoes come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Sow Feb / Mar indoors and pot up into 8cm pots when the first true leaves are formed. TOMATO SMALL FRUITChadwick: Oneofthesweetesttastingcherryvarietyandwithgooddiseaseresistance. This variety has become a real favourite. (25 seeds) TOCW / €2.30 Gardener’s Delight:Verypopular,smallcherrytype.Producesmassesofwellflavoured cocktail fruits. (25 seeds) TOGD / €2.30Sakura F1:Firmcherrytomatowithexcellenttasteandcolour.Vigorousplantswhichdo best under cover and produce large trusses. (5 seeds) TOSA / €3.50Sugar Grape (zuckertraube): Redcherry.Stronggrowth.Excellentflavourandhighyielding. (25 seeds) TOZT / €2.30Yellow Submarine: Yellowpeartomato.Potatoleavedtypewithlargetrussesofsmalltomatoes. (25 seeds) TOYS / €2.30

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TOMATO LARGEOxheart:TraditionalItaliantomatowithlarge,pink,heartshapedfruits.Verytasty,thick,meatyfleshandlittlejuice,soidealforsandwiches.(25seeds)TOOX / €2.30Marmande:Large,irregularfruitslatetomaturebutthetasteiswellworthwaitingfor.Canbegrownasabushtype.(25seeds)TOMM / €2.30

TOMATO BUSH TYPEKoralik: Highyielding,sweet,bright,redcherrytomatoeswhichhasshowntoleranceto blight in trials. Also ideal for pots and hanging baskets. (10 seeds) TOKO/€2.50Principe Borghese:ThekingofItalianpastetomatoes.Upto50gfruitssuitableforthe production of sun dried tomatoes, bottling and pureeing. (25 seeds) TOPR /€2.30

TURNiP BRASSICARAPA-FAMILYCRUCIFERAEA fast growing root vegetable, which can be sown in succession from April until July.

Goldana: Fastgrowingyellowturnipforspringandsummersowing.Tastyandproductive.(500 seeds) TUGN / €2.40Milan Purple Top:Whitewithpurpletop,flattishroots,quicktomature.Suitableforsuccessionalsowings.(500seeds)TUMI / €2.30White Globe: Traditionalwhiteturnipwithsmoothroundrootsandbrightpurpletop.Goodforoverwinter.(500seeds) TUWG / €2.30

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(HA):HardyAnnual|(HHA):HalfHardyAnnual|(GP):GreenhousePerennial(P): Perennial | (B): Biennial | (A): Annual

Anise(A):DelicateplantwithprettywhiteflowersHANSBasil, Chen(A):New‘Super-sweet’varietyandreputedtobethebestGenovesetype.(600 seeds) HBSSBasil, Cinnamon(A):CinnamonflavouredfromMexico.Height45cm.(600seeds)HBCIBasil, Lemon(A):Lemonscentedleaves.Forsaladsandherbteas.Height30cm. (600 seeds) HBLEBasil, Nufar F1 (A):Vigoroushybrid.Highyielding,sweet&spicy.(600seeds)HBNUBasil, Petra Red (A): Attractive deep red leaves. (600 seeds) HBRLBasil, Sweet Genovese (A):Popularculinarytypewiththefinestflavour.Height45cm.(600 seeds) HBSWBasil Thai(A):UsedinThaicooking.Attractivepurpleflowersandstems,uniquescentand taste. HBTHBorage(A):BoragoOfficinale:Blueedibleflowers.Attractsbees.Easytogrow, self-seeds. (100 seeds) HBORBurnet, Salad(P):Youngleavesusedforsalad.Evergreen.Height30cm.(115seeds)HBRUCaraway (B): Leaves and seeds used as a garnish and flavouring. (250 seeds) HCAR Clary Sage (B):Verydecorativeflowerbractsandaromaticleaves.BiennialHt60cm.(100 seeds) HCLSChamomile(A):Daisy-likeflowersfortea.Height60cm.HCHAChervil (B): Slightly aromatic, aniseed flavoured fern-like leaves. HCHRChives(P):Mildonionflavour.Sturdy,erectfoliagewithgoodflavour.Edibleflowers.(850 seeds). HCCVCoriander, Filtro (A):Newimprovedcoriander.Highyieldingslowboltvarietyfor leafproduction.Height1m.HCFIDill(A):Tetravariety.Usedinsalads,fishdishesandpickles.Height90cm(900seeds)HDILEchinacea(P):Purpleconeflower.Attractiveplant,medicinalproperties.HECHFennel Common (P):Greenleavedtype.Makesagoodherbtea.(230seeds).HFECFeverfew(A):Daisylikeflowersandbitterleaves.Medicinalherb:usewithcaution.Height50cm(500seeds)HFEVHyssop(P):Agoodbeeplant.Attractiveblueflowers.Height45cm(300seeds)HHYPLavender English (P): A hardy aromatic shrub. Tall variety. Can be used as tea. Height90cm.HLAELemon Balm(P):Sweetscentedherb.Goodinsaladandherbtea.Height75cm. (200 seeds) HBALLovage(P):Alargeplantwithacelery-liketaste,deliciousinsoups.Heightupto2m.HLOVMarigold, Pot (A):Calendula.Traditionalmarigoldwithbrightorangebloom.EdibleFlowers.Beneficialforinsects,particularlybees.OFCAMarjoram Sweet (P): Culinary herb, suitable for flavouring all kinds of dishes. HMAS Marsh-Mallow(P):Tallhandsomeplantwithvelvetyleaves’andpinkflowers.HMAR Nasturtium(A):Tropaeolummajus:Buds,flowersandleaveshavepepperytaste.Seedsarepickledascapers.Usedinsaladstoaddcolourandflavour.OFNAOregano(P):Specialvarietywithfineflavour,idealfortomatodishesand Italiancuisine.Height60cm.HORG

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NEWWildflower Mixes: Mixtures of wild flowers and herbs to attract beneficial wildlife to the garden. The ideal sowing time is between mid March to late May. Each pack contain approx. 5g of seed, enough to cover 3-5sq m

Bee Mix AmixofPhacelia,Buckwheat,Borage,Calendula,RedClover,Poppy,Cornflower,Lucerne,Savoury,CrimsonClover,Marjoram. OWBE € 6.00

Butterfly Mix AmixofCrimsonClover,Hyssop,ViolaTricolour,Oregano,Marshmallow,Cornflower,Yarrow,Mallow,Lavender,Chives. OWBU €6.00

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(A): Annual (HP): Perennial-SownpreferablyintraysindoorsinMarchorApril. Transplantwhenlargeenough,theywillflowerinautumnthesameyear.(HB): Biennial-Sowninspringorsummer,tobemovedinfloweringposition inautumnorearlyspringtoflowerabout12monthsaftersowing.(HHA): HalfHardyAnnual–Theyaresownintraysinearlyspringandgiven awarm,lightposition(propagator,sunnywindowsill,conservatoryor heated greenhouse).(HA): HardyAnnual–Sowninearlyspring.Thisgroupdoesnotneedtoberaisedindoors.(x seeds):Approx.seedcount.

Antirrhinum, Snapdragon Mixed(HHP):Popularbedding/borderplant,mixedcolours.Treatasannual,Height35cmOFANAster Single Mix (HHA):Largemixofcoloursallwithdistinctiveyelloweye.CutflowersfromJulytoNov.Ht50cm(400seeds)OFASBells Of ireland(A):Flowerarranger’sdelight.Tallspikeswithbrightgreencalyx.Height60–80cm.(180seeds)OFBECampanula, Carpatica Blue (A):Carpathianbellflower.Lowdenseclumpswithuprightblue bells. Ideal for rockeries and borders. (500 seeds) OFCP Candytuft (A): Alovleydisplayoflilac-colouredflowerheadsinJulyandAugust.Ht.25cm (250 seeds) OFCF Chrysanthemum Annual Mix (A): Attractivesingleflowerswithwhite,yellow,redandbrownringsaroundtheflowers.Excellentcutflower.Ht30-50cms.(100seeds) OFCHClarkia Elegans Pink Mix (A): SummerbloomsfromJunetoSept.Lovelymixofshadesfromlilactopalepink.Ht40-60cms(500seeds) OCPM Corncockle - Agrostemma Githago(A):Easytogrow,self-seeds. Purpleandpinktrumpet-likebloomsfromJunetoAugust.Heightupto1m.OCCOCornflowers - Centaurea Cyanus (HA): Blue:Easytogrow,strikingblueflowers.Height90cm.(250seeds)OCFB Mixed:Red,rose,maroon,blueandwhiteflowers.(125seeds)OCFMCosmos, Cosmea (HHA):Tallvigorousplantswithlovelylargesimpleflowersinred,pinkandwhite.Easytogrow.Height90cmOFCCCosmos, Orange Cosmea(HHA):Tallvigorousplantswithlargesimpleflowersinstrikingorangecolour.Easytogrow.OFCMDahlia Mignon (HHA): Largesinglebloomsinred,orangeandyellow.CutflowersfromJunetoOctober.Ht35cm(50Seeds)OFDA Eschholtzia, California Poppy(A):Shadesoforange,easytogrowandverypretty,lacyfoliage.Height40cmOFESGodetia, Grandiflora (A):PinkandredGrandiflorablooms.Plantindriftstofillthegardenwithcolour.Height45cm OFGG Gypsophila Elegans (A):Lacyfoliagewithfinescentedwhiteflowers.(250seeds)OFGYipomoea, Purpurea: MorningGlory.Vigorousclimberforshelteredspotwithpurple/blueflowers.Height2-3m OFIPLarkspur(A):Doubleflowersonnumerousbranchingstems.Forbordersorcutflowers.(450seeds).Height100cm

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Organic Seed Potatoes: Available from mid February 2013

Nothing is tastier than freshly harvested potatoes so why not grow your own? We offer a range of 1st earlies, 2nd earlies, and main crop potatoes. Earlies are usually ready to harvest after approx.100 days and most years, remain blight free. We also have some very blight resistant maincrop potatoes. Certified organic and packed in convenient 2kg bag. (approx. 40 tubers, enough to cover approx. 6m²). Choose from our selection below:

EARLY VARIETIESColleen: 1stearly,creamypotatowithsomeblightresistance.Agoodallpurpose,versatile Irish potato. COLL / €7.50Orla:1stearly,creamypotatowithgodresistancetoblight,virus,scabandblackleg. Ahighyielding,multi-purposepotatowithgoodflavour.HarvestJuly,storeswell. ORLA / €7.50Red Duke of York:1stearly,waxypotatowithgoodresistancetoscab.Excellentflavour. Makes great chips. DYRD / €7.50Sharpe’s Express:1stearlycreamypotatowithmediumblight&scabresistance.Goodallrounderwithsuperbflavour&texture.SHAR / €7.50British queen:2ndearly,flourypotatowithmediumresistancetoblight,virusandscab.Amulti-purposepotatowithsuperbflavourandhighyield.HarvestAugust.BRQN /€7.50Nicola:2ndearly,waxysaladpotatoesproducingalong,ovalshapedtuberwithyellowskinsandlightyellowflesh-perfectforboiling,chipping,frying,roastingandsalads.Excellenttasteandgoodblight,scabandvirusresistanceNICO/€7.50

MAIN CROP:Desiree:Amostpopular,redskinned,creamy,earlymaincroppotatowithgoodblightandscabresistance.Thispotatohasanexcellenttastemakingitafavouritewithmanychefs.Highyielding,all-purposevariety,idealforbaking,mashingchippingandparticularlytastyasroastpotatoes!DESI/€7.50Sante:Earlymaincrop,flourypotato,withverygoodresistancetoblight,virusandeelworm.Verytastymulti-purposepotato.SANT/€7.50Record:Maincrop,flourypotatowithsomeresistancetoblightandvirus.Adeliciouspotato.Verytastywhenroastedorfried.RECO / €7.50Remarka:Anothermaincrop,flourypotatowithverystrongresistanceagainstblightandvirus,aswellasscab.Highyieldingwithgoodtaste.Excellentforbakingorroasting. A perfect family potato. REMA / €7.50Sarpo Mira:Extremelyblightresistant,latemaincroppotatowithflourytexture.Goodresistancetoscab,virusandmostotherdiseasesalso.Goodforroastingandbaking.Highyieldingandwillstorewellifharvestedlate.SARP / €7.50Setanta:Maincrop,red,Irishpotatowithverygoodblightandscabresistance.Arealfloury potato, suitable for roasting, baking and mash. Delicious taste and high yields.SETA / €7.50

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Organic Green Manure Seeds

AVAILABLE FOR SPRING / SUMMER:Buckwheat: Weed suppressor, attracts bees, 300g. Covers 42m² BUC01orgDIS / €2.90 Crimson Clover: QuickmaturingN-fixer,250g.Covers75m²CCL01orgSIDIS / €3.20 Lupin Sweet: FastgrowingN-fixer,200g.Covers12m²LUP01orgDIS / €2.60 Mustard: Fastgrowingandrobust,300g.Covers120m²MUS01orgDIS / €3.20Phacelia: Attractsbees,weedsuppressor,250g.Covers150m²PHA01orgDIS / €4.00Red Clover diploid:N-fixer,deeprooting,200g.Covers80m²RCL01orgDIS / €4.00Vetch, Summer:N-fixer,addsorg.matter,300g.Covers30m²VET01orgDIS / €2.90

AVAILABLE FOR OVERWINTERING:Landsberger Mix:WinterVetch,CrimsonClover,AnnualRyegrass.DeeprootingN-fixer,300g. Covers 45m² GMLAG01orgDIS / €3.20 Phacelia/winter Vetch:Quick,weedsuppressing,N-fixer250g. Covers 50m² MIX04orgDIS / €4.00 Rye/Phacelia:Deeprooting,weedsuppressing,400g.Covers28m²MIX05orgDIS / €4.00 Rye seed: Deep rooting, hardy, 400g. Covers 20m² RYE01orgDIS / €2.00Rye/winter vetch:N-fixer,forlatesowing,350g.Covers21m²MIX03orgDIS / €3.00Vetch, winter:N-fixer,300g.Covers48m²VET03orgDIS / €3.50

Why use Green Manures

• Tofeedthesoil• Toprotect&improvesoilstructure• ToStimulatemicro-organisms• Topreventweedinvasion• Toattractbeneficialinsects• Toimproveappearanceofbeds• Torestsoil

Where to use Green Manures

• Onsoilawaitingplanting• Onempty,restingbeds• Onpoorsoilwithlowfertility• Onsoilwithpoorstructure• Betweenwidelyspacedplants

Comfrey Root CuttingsPostage €3.00 for 6 cuttings and €4.00 for 12 cuttings. These are available in the dormant season only (November to March).

Important: on receipt of the roots, please store them in pots with sand, in a cool, frost-free place until planting time.

Var. Bocking 14:Comfreyisanexcellentplantwithmanyusesincludingasafertiliser.Itwilldobestingoodsoilbutwillgrowwellonmostsoils.Leavescanbeharvestedupto 5 times per year. 6 root cuttings. COMF 6 / €8.00 | 12 root cuttings COMF12 / €12.00

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Sprouts: The natural vitamin and mineral boost! They are inexpensive, easy to grow and very nutritious. Eating a variety of sprouts can provide you with the right amount of all 8 essential amino acids. They are ideal for winter greens and are easily digestible. Sprout in a “Mini Greenhouse (germinator), a jar (with a muslin type of cloth, as a lid) or grow the seedlings in punnets for tasty greens. Rinse the sprouts twice daily under the tap and drain again. Enjoy them.

Alfalfa:Readyin4-6days.VitaminsA,B,C,E&K.Richinmineralsandtrace elements.Use:juice,salads,sandwiches,soups,sproutloaves.(80g)SPAACress:Readyin4-5days.VitaminsA&C,minerals.Use:breads,garnishes, salads,sandwiches.(75g)SPCRMung Bean:Readyin3-6days.Highqualityprotein,iron,potassium,vitaminC. Use:juices,Orientaldishes,salads,sandwiches,soups.(75g)SPMUMustard:Readyin4-5days.Mustardoil,VitaminsA&C,minerals. Use:juices,salads,sandwiches,soups.(80g)SPMSRed Clover:Readyin4-5days.VitaminsA&C,traceelements.Use:breads,salads,sandwiches,soups.(80g)SPCLRadish:Readyin4-5days.PotassiumandVitaminC.Use:dressing,juices, Mexican-stylefood,salads,sandwiches,soups.(50g)SPRAWheatgrass Grain: Growtopqualityorganicwheatgrasstojuiceathome.25gofwheatgrassjuiceissaidtocontainthesameamountofnutrientsas1kgofgreenvegetables. WHEA (1kg) / €3.00

Willow CuttingsA Bundle of 5 cuttings (same variety) €5.00. Postage €6.00 for up to 10 cuttings, €10.00 for more than 10 cuttings. Available November to March only.On receipt of cutting, plant as soon as possible.

Biomass Willow (Variety unknown):Extremelyfastgrowinghybridwillowforfuelproduction. WBIO Bown Maul:Anosiertypewillowwhichgrowsfrom4ftto7ft(1.2mto2.1m)peryear.Goodresistancetorust.WTBM Brittany Blue:Itisverypliableandlovelytoweavewith.Growswithaslightwave,not so good for uprights. WPBB Harrison:Goodqualityrodsdryingtoareddishbrown.WRHA irish Black:PossiblyahybridwithabitofViminalisinit.ItismorevigorousthanPackingTwine,soissuitableforuprights.Itdriesgreen.WPIBLancashire Dicks:Excellentforfineworkasitproducessmallslenderrods.Notveryhighyielding.Veryhighclassrodsuitableforpeeling.WPLD Packing Twine:Agoodtoughvariety.Notasstraightasothers.Morewavybutproduces a tougher rod. It dries to a dark colour. WPPTVittelina:Hasstraightyellowbranches.WAVI Alsoavailablearelongwillowrodssuitablefordomes,‘fedges’andotherwillowstructures.Pleasecallusforaquote.Collectiononly.

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Books, a selection of...

Please visit our online shop at www.theorganiccentre.ie to see our full selection of books. Please note when ordering hardback books, higher postage rate applies. All Hardbacks are marked with a HB

ORGANIC CENTRE PUBLICATIONS:The Compost Book: Aneasytofollowguidetocreatingyourowncompost. 43 pages. TCPB / €2.50Growing Together Schools: Monthly School garden tips & simple seasonal recipes. 28 pages. GTSC / €2.50

BOOKLETS €2.50 per booklet

The following step-by-step organic gardening booklets are published by Garden Organic (formerly known as HDRA). They provide an excellent introduction and guidelines to many aspects of organic gardening.

Comfrey for Gardeners: Howtogrowanduseit,suchasmakingcomfrey liquid,asmulchandotherapplications.SBS13 Green Manures for Organic Soil improvement:Greenmanuringexplained,withclearadviceonwhatandwhentogrowit.SBS11Vegetables- a concise guide:Whatexactlyisavegetableandwhyarevegetablessoimportanttous?Informationonseedsandtheirhistory.VK3

GREEN ESSENTIALS – ORGANIC GUIDES: €5.00

The Green Essential range is designed to make creating your own organic garden easier than ever, in association with Garden Organic (formerly HDRA) and the Soil Association.

Attract Wildlife:Aswellasprovidingyear-roundentertainment,awildlife-friendlygarden helps to supply food, drink and shelter for a range of species. This book givesclearandpracticaladviceonhowtocreateawildlifehaveninyourback garden,andhowtoenjoyitthroughthechangingseasons.BK65 Create Ponds: A pond serves as visual focus for any garden and provides a cool oasiswhereyoucangetawayfromitall.Inaddition,agardenpondattractsandharboursafascinatingdiversityof“Gardener-friendly”wildlife.Thisbookgives youclear,conciseadviceonhowtoplan,buildandmaintainapondeveninthe mostmodestgarden–andwithoutspendingafortune.BK67 Grow Fruit:thisbookshowsyouhowtogrowawiderangeoforganicfruits even in a small space. It gives tips on buying, planting, pruning. BK75Healthy Plants:Thisbookshowsthegardenerhowtomakesurethattheshinyperfectplantbroughthomefromthegardencentrestaysthatwayinthegarden.Thisbooklet covers issues of feeding, transplanting, pruning, potting and protecting from pestanddiseases,allwithoutusingchemicals.BK63Successful Allotment:Thislittlebookispackedwithinformationaboutfinding anallotment,whattogrow,howtomaintaininterestandgetthemostbenefit from being an allotment holder. BK73

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ORGANIC GARDENING BOOKS: Allotment Gardening by Susan Berger: Aimedatthosewhohavenothadanallotmentorvegetablegardenbefore.AllotmentGardeningispackedwithadvicefromchoosingand planning your vegetable garden through to harvesting and storing your produce. BKAG / €12.95 Grow Herbs by Jekka McVicar:Aninspiringhardbackguidetogrowingandusingherbs.JekkaMcVicartakesyouthrougheverystageoforganicherb-growing,fromsowingtoharvesting.Withphotosandillustrationsofmorethan100ofJekka’sfavourite herbs. Recipes included. GHBV / €21.50 HBFrom The Ground Up by Fionnuala Fallon:Horticulturist,writerandgardendesigner,FionnualaFallontellsthestoriesofsomeverytalentedandverydifferent‘ticklersoftheearth’,allofwhomliveandgardeninIrelandtoday.Fromschoolchildrentopensioners,amateurstoexperts,whattheyshareincommonisadelightingrowingtheirownfruitandvegetables.AninterestingandentertainingbookwithbeautifulphotographsbyRichardJohnston.BKFF / €20.00 HB Grow Your Own Vegetables, Joy Larkcom: Covers every aspect of organic vegetable gardening including preparing and looking after soil, manure, composts, fertilizers, growingtechniques,pests,diseasesandweeds,protection,plusplanningandmakinggood use of space. Cultivation information for over 100 vegetables. GOVL / €13.50 Just Vegetating, A Memoir by Joy Larkcom: This fascinating memoir takes us on a journeyofdiscoveryandpassionforvegetablegardening.Startingoffwithher‘GrandVegetableTour’ofEuropein1976,withexcerptsfromherKitchenGardencolumn(1973-2005),thebookdetailsJoy’stravelsthroughAsia,Australia,CanadaandU.S.A.andherlatestadventure,establishinganewgardenatherhomeinWestCork.Thisbookisafascinating read for any gardener, traveller or lover of good food. JVJL / €25 HB Organic Gardening is Simple by Jill Scott:WrittenbyawardwinninggardenerJillScott,whoisresponsibleforallthewonderfulflowerbedsandflowertunnelhereatTheOrganicCentre.Basedonherloveandexperienceof“CompanionPlanting”itisfullofinvaluableadviceforthenoviceandthemoreexperiencedgardener.44pages,A5, BKGS / €7.00 Oriental Vegetables by Joy Larkcom: The complete guide for the gardening cook. JoyLarkcomdescribesover70exoticvegetablesthatyoucangrowwhateveryourclimateandsoiltype,howeversmallyourgarden.ORVE / €19.95The Organic Salad Garden, Joy Larkcom; Thisisacrackingbook,filledwithbeautiful and inspirational photography. As the title suggests it concerns itself withthestudyofgrowingsaladswhichitdoesinanaccessibleandlogicalfashion.Itlooksatthegrowingneedsofspecificplantgroupsandfinisheswithaselectionof lovely recipes. OSGL / €17.50 The Polytunnel Book (Fruit & Vegetables All Year Round) By Joyce Russell: The Polytunnel Book is the most comprehensive, practical guide to polytunnel gardening, inIreland.Whetheryouareacompletebeginner,oramoreexperiencedgrower,thisbookhasgotwhatyouneed.300colourphotographsillustrateawealthofpracticaltipsandtechniques.BKPB / €20.00 Trevor’s Kitchen Garden- A Week by Week Guide to Growing your Own Food by Trevor Sargent: Foranyonewhowantstolearnhowtogrowtheirownfoodinwhateverspaceisavailabletothem.ThisbookdrawsonTrevor’s30yearsexperienceandonlessonslearnedinhisownorganickitchengardeninBalbriggan,Co. Dublin. All royalties from this book go to SEED (Schools Environmental Education Development) to provide more courses in organic horticulture. BKTS / €18.99

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Vegetables for the irish Garden, by Klaus Laitenberger:HandsoninformationonhowtogrowvegetablesinthetypicalIrishclimate.VIKG / €14.95Vegetables for the Polytunnel and Greenhouse, by Klaus Laitenberger: As a followonfromhismuchloved“VegetablesfortheIrishGarden”KlaushasnowproducedawelllaidoutandinformativebookonorganicgrowinginPolytunnelsandGreenhouses.Suitedtoboththebeginnerandadvancedgardener.VFPG / €14.95

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MORE BOOKS...A Beginner’s Guide to ireland’s Seashore: A Sherkin Island Marine Station publication.Withthehelpofthispocket-sizedguide,beginnerswillbeabletoexplorethewondersofmarinelifeontheshoresaroundIreland.BGIS / €7.50A Beginners Guide to ireland’s Wildflowers: A Sherkin Island Marine Station publication.Withthehelpofthispocket-sizedguide,beginnerswillbeintroducedtothemanycommonwildflowersfoundaroundIreland.BGWF / €7.50Food for Free – Collins Gem:RichardMabeys’smasterpieceinapocketsize.Aguidetoover100edibleplants,berries,mushrooms,seaweedandshellfish–allbeautifullyillustrated. BKFF / €7.50 How to Store your Garden Produce the key to self-sufficiency by Piers Warren: the modern guide to storing and preserving your garden produce, enabling you to eat home-grownproduceallyearround.HSGW / €10.50 Living Willow Sculpture:Aninspirationalguidetocreatingawonderfulselectionofdecorative, functional and amusing shapes for the garden- chairs, fences, arbours, bowers,tunnelsandmore.Combinesclearinstructionswithpracticalstep-bystepprojects.BK48/€12.50Living with Chickens by Jay Rossier:Everythingyouneedtoknowaboutkeepingchickens. A very informative, practical and attractive book. LWCR / €17.50Making Your Own Cheese by Paul Peacock:Howtomakeallkindsofcheesesinyourownhomewithrecipes.A favourite of our very own master cheese-maker Hans Wieland. BKCH / €12.95The Wheatgrass Book by Ann Wigmore:Howtogrowandusewheatgrasstomaximiseyourhealthandvitality.WGBW / €14.50

COOKBOOKSirish Seaweed Kitchen by Prannie Rhatigan: A comprehensive guide to healthy everydaycookingwithseaweedsinabeautifulhardbackbook.Sourcing,identifying,preparingandstoringseaweedforculinaryuseandaremarkablecollectionofover150easy-to-follow,creativeanddeliciousrecipes,includingtipsandhints.IRSK / €35.00 HBNeantog Cookbook Gaby’s Favourite Recipes by Gaby Wieland: Naturopath and CookingInstructorGabyWielandoffersaselectionofrecipes,ideasforbreakfastsanddrinks,bakinganddesserts.Ifyouhavefoodintolerancesyouwillfindrecipesthatareglutenfree,wheatfreeand/ordairyfreeandvegan.NCGW / €15.00 The Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook by Daphne Lambert & Tanyia Maxted-Frost: Advicetoparentsonhowtoprepareandfeedtheirchildrenaseasonal,mainlyraworlightlycookedwholefoodorganicdiet,fromfirstfoodstofamilymeals.OBTC / €10.50The Potato Year - 365 Ways of Cooking Potatoes by Lucy Madden: Written in diaryform,witharecipeforeachdayoftheyear.Scatteredwithinformationaboutthecultural,socialandhistoricalroleoftheworld’sbestlovedvegetable.BKPO / €15.00Vegetarian Cooking Without by Barbara Cousins: Recipes free from added gluten, sugar, yeast, dairy products, meat, fish and saturated fat. Suitable for the control of weight,candida,chronicfatigue,andallergies.VCWC / €15.00

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Pest & Disease ControlWe advocate good garden husbandry and healthy plant growth as the best weapon against pests and diseases.

Agralan Collars: Copperimpregnatedbrassicacollarswhichwilldetercabbagerootflyandrepelslugs.Inadditionthecollarswillpreventweedgerminationaroundtheplant and conserve moisture. 20 re-usable collars. CBCO / €4.80 Brassica Collars: Fit around the base of cabbages and other brassicas to protect against cabbage root fly. (pack of 30 collars) BRCO / €4.30Bordeaux Mixture: A home garden fungicide to control potato and tomato blight, peach leaf curl, leaf moulds, apple canker and bacterial canker on cherry and plum. Useasadustorspray.175gpack. BDXM / €7.70 Buzzline Bird Scarers: Hummingtapegivesoffsoundthatbirdswillnottolerate.Keepbirdsfromdamagingcropswithoutharmingthem.BUZZ / €6.50P.Y. Pyrethrum Concentrate: Economical concentrated form of this popular organic insecticide. 250ml. PYCO / €10.50 Winter Tree Wash: Naturalproductcontainingbiologicalenzymeswhich dissolve insect eggs present on dormant fruit trees and bushes. Suitable for apples,plums,pearsandcherriesaswellasblackcurrants,raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries. 500ml TRWA / €13.50Yellow Sticky Traps: Controlwhiteflyinthegreenhouseandconservatory.Brightyellowcardattractsthepestsandtheysticktothestickysurface.(5traps)TRST / €6.50Yellow Sulphur: Sulphurdustcontrolspowderymildewonfruit,flowersandvegetables. 225g pack. YELS / €7.202 in 1 Pest & Disease Control: A blend of natural plant and fish oils effective against awidevarietyofinsects,mites,scalesaswellaspowderymildewandblackspotonroses.250mldilutestoapprox17litresspray.OTIO / €12.50

SLUG CONTROLFerramol® Slug Pellets:Slugpelletswhichareharmlesstopets,children,theenvironmentandwildlife.ContainFerricPhosphate.750gr FER02 / €8.90 Slug and Snail Shocka:Arollofgroundcoverfabriccoatedwithcopperwhichslugsandsnailsdonotliketocross.Itapparentlygivesthemashocksimilartowhentin foilmakescontactwithanamalgamtoothfilling!! Standardroll:1.5mx0.30m.SHOCK1 / €8.90 | Largeroll:4mx0.30m.SHOCK2 / €15.00

PropagationFyba Growpots: Biodegradable, an alternative to peat pots. These are completely peat free and eliminate root damage to transplants as they are planted out. (20x7.5cmpots)FYB20 / €3.40Fyba Growtubes:Asabovebutwithnobasethese13cmlongtubesareidealforsweet-peas,peas,beans,leeks,etc...(20tubes)FYGT / €3.40Soil Thermometer: Checkthesoiltemperaturebeforesowingpreciousseedsanddonotbefooledbythefirstwarmdaysofspring!SOIL / €16.40Propagating Thermometer: Smaller version, designed for use in seed trays and modules to ensure optimum temperature for germination. PROP / €7.20Plastic Plant Labels 4”: Pack of 25. LAB4 / €1.50

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Garden ToolsWhen ordering, please note that hand tools and tools without handles carry a lower postage rate of €6. For all other tools please add €10 for delivery.Please check our Online Shop for a wider range of tools.

Dibber:(Handtool)Ourstandarddibber.Woodenknobhandlewithsteeltip. 27cm long. DIB425 / €6.80Ash Handle: 1.7m ash handles suitable for most tools. HAN17 / €9.00Double Headed Hoe:Doubleheadedhoewithsquarebladeand2sturdytineswhichcan be used to break up compact soil. With Ash handle 1.35m long. HOE01 / €29.00 Rake:Standardgardenrake350mmwidth.Includeshandle.RAK14 / €18.50

CHILLINGTON TOOLS (INCLUDES HANDLE):Baby Hoe: Hoewithsmallerwidthforworkinginbetweenyourplants,breakingthesurfaceofsoil,weeding.Highqualitytoolthatlastsforalifetime.Width10cm. With handle.CHBH / €28.90Heavy Duty Hoe:Idealforworkingheavy,compressedsoil,forsoilthathasneverbeencultivatedorpreparingyourpotatoplot.Easytouseevenwhenturninggrasssods. With handle. CHHD / €30.00Canterbury Fork Hoe:Highqualitytooltobreakupsoilandforeasyeffectiveweeding.Withhandle.CHCF / €30.00Ridging Hoe:Thistoolisgreatwhenpreparingridgestoplantpotatoesortransplantseven in heavy, compressed soil. With handle. CHRH / €30.00

OSCILLATING HOES The No.1 Tool - The double action Oscillating Hoe has an outstanding reputation for beingfastandeffective.Thebladeofthehoeworksparalleltotheground.Weedsareundercut by pushing/pulling the sharp blade through the top layer of the soil. Effect:weedscutoffandsoilsurfaceloosenedforbetterair/waterpenetration. Blades are self sharpening. Without handle. Comes in three sizes. Idealforusewith1.7mhandles. Hoewidth85mm.OSC85 / €28 Hoewidth125mm.OSC125 / €29 Hoewidth175mm.OSC175 / €30

Garden SundriesCitrox: Powerfulgardendisinfectant,basedonextractsofcitrusfruit.Effectiveagainstawiderangeofdiseases.Usetocleangreenhouses,tools,pots,etc...Notharmful to plant material, so can be used to disinfect bulbs and cuttings. Hasnoinsecticideeffect,itwillnotharmbeneficialinsects.Dilute50mlto1L.(Contents 500ml) CITR / €9.90Gardening gloves:ShowaFloreo370.Secondskinprotection-amazingtactiletouch.Idealforweeding,potting,seedlingwork,prickingout,tyingupplants,hosingandraking.Oneofthemostlightweightandcomfortableglovesavailable.Machinewashableupto40degrees.Assortedcolours.Small /size 6 GLVS / €6.99 | Medium /size 7 GLVM / €6.99 | Large /size 8 GLVL / €6.99

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Greentwist Garden String:Traditionalgreengardenstringwithhundredsofuses.Fully biodegradable. Small (length 40m) GRSS / €2.40 Medium (length 150m) GRSM / €4.20 | Large (length 300m) GRSL / €8.45Jute Fillis Garden String:Jumborollofstrongjutegardentwine. 200g (length 110m) JFGS / €3.75 | 500g (length 230m) JFGS1 / €7.50Maxicrop Compost Maker:Ablendofnaturalseaweedandlandplantextractswhichspeedupthenaturalcompostingprocessandhelptoproducerichcompostinamatterofweeks.500mlMACM / €8.50 Mercury Minimum/Maximum Thermometer: Twocolumnsdisplaythepresenttemperature-whilemarkersshowthepreviouslowest/highesttemperature.Importantinformation particular for green-houses and propagation areas. THER02 / €8.60PH Meter (Rapitest): InstantandprecisepHtesterseparateprobeconnectedtoaccuratemeter.CompletewithpHcorrectionguideandtableofsuitableplants.Nobatteriesrequired.PHME / €23.00PH Mini Meter (Rapitest): Smaller version of the above. Integrated probe and meter withpHcorrectionguideandtableofsuitable plants.Nobatteriesrequired.PHMM / €15.90PH Soil Tester (Rapitest):Testtheacidityofyoursoilandseehowwellitissuitedtovarious plants. Sufficient for 5 tests. PHST / €6.90 Polytunnel Repair Tape:100mmx33mrepairtapeforPE/PVCfilmRPT33 / €19.50 Pond Pads:MadefromamattingofBarleystrawandnaturalcottonnetting, theyareanaturalwayofkeepingpondsclearandalgaefree.Noharmtowildlife or fish. Original Ponds Pads Pack of three pads – 12 months protection for average gardenponds (700gal.) PPOR / €7.70Pond Pads / Snippets:Forsmallpondsandwaterfeatures.PPSN / €4.20Pruning Balm: Anaturalproducttotreatexposedwoodafterpruning.Madefromseaweedextracts.Soilassociationsymbol.250mlPRBA / €8.05 Watering Can Roses:Popular,rubberbacked,roundwateringcanroses.Highqualitybrassfaceswhichareremovableforcleaning.Theywillfitmostpopularmakesofwateringcan.CoarseROSC / €4.60 | Medium ROSM / €4.60 | Fine ROSF / €4.60

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