The Benwiskin Centre Community Garden Project is re-commencing shortly and looking for new participants to join the project.
Meet at The Benwiskin Centre (garden) Monday, 17th April 2023 9.30am - 10.30am to visit the garden and agree what needs
doing to get the garden started for this year. Weekly sessions will continue from the following week.
This project provides a great opportunity to:-
• Make new friends whilst learning / improving skills
• Learn to grow fruit and veg from seeds / seedlings
• Includes organic gardening, pesticide free
• Use of polytunnel and outdoor area
• Trying new plant varieties
• Use of seaweed/farm manure as fertiliser
• Seed saving
• Rotation of plant groups to minimise plant disease
• Composting
• Harvesting
• Visits to other local organic gardens
• Cook-up with garden produce at end of season
Further details:-
• Sessions are held on Mondays (not bank holiday Mondays)
• Location - The Benwiskin Centre, Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo F91 A389
• Time - 9.30am – 11.30am
• Duration - Project runs from April to Oct
• Fee - €30
• Refreshments provided
Please call The Benwiskin Centre on 071 9176721 if you would like to register for this course.
