
Fighting Climate Change in The Backgarden
RTE talks to Aaron Foley as part of its series “Climate Heroes”. Aaron has converted his back garden into a heaven for insects and other wildlife by allowing nature to look after itself.
RTE talks to Aaron Foley as part of its series “Climate Heroes”. Aaron has converted his back garden into a heaven for insects and other wildlife by allowing nature to look after itself.
Dublin Community Growers 2021 Annual report detailing main activities, plans for the future and financial report
Join us and enjoy the talks by our Featured Speakers, Peadar Lynch and Ciaran Conneely, on their Community Gardening experience.
They will be followed by the AGM, and time for coffee, a chat, catch up with friends and swap seeds.
To close the day, we’ll have a tour of Cherry Orchard Community Garden and Social Enterprise.
Based in Dublin City University, the Gnomes are a great example of what Urban Farming can be. Links to their website and video about their journey.
Saturday 26th March – 10:00AM to 1:00PM The 2022 Dublin Community growers will be taking place in 3 weeks. Venue: Cherry Orchard Community Garden 11-41
Information about and links to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co. Council & Northwest Partnership community grants and Fingal Co. Council grant for Festivals and events.
FCG Ireland is open to local community gardeners. Their members aim to promote, facilitate and enhance community gardening and food growing, sustainability and environmental initiatives.
Date: Saturday, 20th November, 2021
Time: 11.00am – 12:30
Place: Muck & Magic Community Garden, Ballymun, very near to the Rediscovery Centre
Event: Plant Propagation Workshop: Hardwood Cuttings and Dividing Perennials
More: Participants should dress warmly for all weathers and bring a face covering and their own secateurs if possible, but we can supply these if need be, and will supply all demonstration materials. Places are limited on this practical in person workshop. Please register by email before the 18th November.
RTE Nationwide forecasted on their 22nd September 2021 program their recent visit to Cherry Orchard Community Garden on their busy market’s day. Mary Kennedy interviews Peadar Lynch (manager), workers, volunteers, market customers and community development coordinator, Douglas McLellan.
Community Gardens Ireland will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary at this year’s Gathering in Waterford. The post includes a summary of the date and venue details, activities and a link to booking and further information.