The Benwiskin Centre Community Garden Project has recommenced but newcomers welcome to join the project.
Weekly sessions are now held on Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm.

As there is plenty of knowledge between current participants, the group have agreed to work together without a tutor. Tasks are discussed and delegated between participants on a weekly basis.

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:-
• Location - The Benwiskin Centre, Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo F91 A389
• Time - 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays
• Duration - Project runs from April to Oct
• Fee - €30
• Refreshments provided by The Benwiskin Centre

Please call The Benwiskin Centre on 071 9176721 if you would like to register for this course.