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COURSE & SEED
BOOKLET 2021
WWW.THEORGANICCENTRE.IE (071) 985 4338
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WELCOME
The Organic Centre’s work for 2021, is all about supporting you, your
family, school and community to get involved in organic growing and
action against climate change. This work is vital and our courses for the
SPECIALISTS IN year reflect the need to do more about climate change and give as much
support as we can to anyone who wants to learn more and get involved.
ORGANIC FARM & GARDEN SUPPLIES Our focus has always been local communities, sustainability, biodiversity,
and taking care of the soil and its plants. But we also need to campaign
for change at policy level and we need you to do this. Our hope for 2021
is that you will continue your work with us, growing together and working
to protect our natural environment.
One of the first things we are doing for 2021 is changing our
membership offer to you and we hope that this will encourage more
people to join us. We have also reconfigured some of our courses, and
in the light of the Covid 19 pandemic we will be maintaining extra safety
measures throughout the site and for all of our weekend courses in
2021. Numbers for weekend courses will be limited to 15 per course
(subject to Government restrictions) and sessions will be focused on
outdoor work, all our onsite courses will have your health and safety in
mind. Alongside traditional onsite courses, we have introduced some
new online courses for anyone who prefers this option; and we hope you
find a course that suits your needs, if you have suggestions for other
courses please get in touch.
We have made visiting the centre even easier and will be offering free
entry to everyone throughout 2021 in the hope that this encourages
you to come for a visit, and make time to relax in our gardens. You can
stroll at your leisure, gather your thoughts and take one of our new tours,
which include bug hunts and butterfly trails and enjoy the wonders of
nature.
We have introduced new products in our onsite shop, which is open
7 days a week, and we have everything you need including gardening
equipment, compost, seeds and an abundance of organic food. We have
increased our stock of hand-made local crafts, so you can treat yourself
Organic Blight Resistant Seed Potatoes, or someone special. Our friendly staff team is on hand to answer any
Onion Sets, Organic Composts, questions you may have and the gardens demonstrate practical tips to
help you grow your own and get the most out of your garden.
Seeds, Fertilizers,
Quality Tools and more To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
2 www.fruithillfarm.com | 027 50710 3
OPENING TIMES CONDITIONS
MONDAY - SUNDAY PRICES: may be subject to change. For mail
10.00AM - 5.00PM order cost of postage and packing will be added
at the current rate.
Last entry to the gardens at 4.00pm. VAT: all prices quoted include VAT at the
current rate.
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Admisson to the Gardens during
2021 is Free / Donations accepted
with thanks.
PAYMENTS: We accept Bank Drafts or Postal
Orders or Cheques (please make cheques
payable to ‘The Organic Centre’). We accept all
P8 - P25
payments by Debit or Credit Card, PayPal and
GUIDED TOURS / WORKSHOPS online.
€10.00 - €15.00 pp
(See website for further deatils) HOW TO ORDER: please use the pull-out order
form in the middle of this catalogue, shop
online or telephone us.
MEMBERSHIP DELIVERY: we are committed to supplying
goods as soon as possible. Out of stock items
Become a Member of The Organic Centre will be sent when they become available at no
and support our work with communities and extra postage cost. Check availability of stock
schools across the country. online at www.theorganiccentre.ie
MEMBERSHIP PERKS
SERVICES
SEEDS, TOOLS & BOOKS
• Free advice and information on request
• Regular Ezine OUTREACH TALKS €100.00 per hr
• 4 Free Seed Packets (See website for info) CLASSROOM HIRE €120.00 per day
• 10% discount on courses and all
P26 - P55
purchases (excluding café)
ONE-TO-ONE SESSIONS €50.00 per hr
Licensed venue for civil marriages
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP €60.00
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP €40.00
LIFE MEMBERSHIP €400.00
HOW TO BOOK
www.theorganiccentre.ie
info@theorganiccentre.ie & sales@theorganiccentre.ie
+353 (0)71 985 4338
Booking slip in centrefold
ADVERTISERS’ DIRECTORY
Payments must be made in full and in advance to secure a place.
Your course fee does not include food. Extra cost for materials applies to some courses.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
For cancellations made at least 2 weeks prior to the course date you will be refunded
P58 - P75
the full amount (minus €10.00 for administration), there will be no refunds for
cancellations after that.
You can also receive a credit note or you may transfer to a later course if places are still
available.
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COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS CALENDAR
FEBRUARY MAY AUGUST OCTOBER
SATURDAY 13 - ORGANIC GARDENING FOR SATURDAY 1 - SUMMER IN THE TUNNEL SUNDAY 1 - ECO-SHED: CONSTRUCTION SATURDAY 9 - PLAN A YEAR’S HARVEST
EVERYONE SATURDAY 1 - QUIETING THE MIND SATURDAY 7 - WILD ABOUT HERBS SUNDAY 10 - WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING
SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 - WILLOW SUNDAY 2 - INTRO TO JEWELLERY MAKING SUNDAY 8 - WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING SUNDAY 10 - SEED SAVER WORKSHOP
SCULPTURE FEDGES & DOMES SATURDAY 14 - SOIL SCIENCE SATURDAY 16 & SUNDAY 17 - WILLOW
SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 - BOTANIST WALK
SATURDAY 20 - SOUL PLAN SUNDAY 15 - PRENATAL WORKSHOP BASKET WEAVING
‘N’ TALK
SUNDAY 21 - PLAN A YEAR’S HARVEST SATURDAY 21 - INTRO TO JEWELLERY MAKING SATURDAY 16 - HERBAL TEAS &
SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 - THERAPEUTIC
SUNDAY 21 - PROFITABLE POLLYTUNNELS SUNDAY 22 - TOMATO DAY - FREE MACERATED OILS
HORTICULTURE
SATURDAY 27 - RENEWABLE ENERGY THURSDAY 26 - SUPPER CLUB - EVENT SUNDAY 17 - AQUAPONICS FOR
SUNDAY 16 - GARDEN CONSTRUCTION
SATURDAY 27 - GRAFTING WORKSHOP BEGINNERS
SATURDAY 22 - BIODIVERSITY DAY - FREE SATURDAY 28 - INTRO TO FERMENTATION
SUNDAY 28 - RAINWATER HARVESTING SATURDAY 23 - WINE & CIDER MAKING
SUNDAY 23 - WOODLAND MANAGEMENT SUNDAY 29 - WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING
WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 29 - DESIGN YOUR NEW GARDEN
SUNDAY 24 - CHEESE MAKING
MARCH SUNDAY 30 - IMMERSIVE ENGLISH FOR
SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 6 - GROWING FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
SATURDAY 4 - HERBAL BALMS THURSDAY 28 - SUPPER CLUB - EVENT
RESTAURANTS SUNDAY 5 - PLAN YOUR GARDEN SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 -
SATURDAY 6 - FRUIT GROWING WORKSHOP JUNE SATURDAY 11 - AUTUMN POLYTUNNEL THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE
SUNDAY 7 - POTATO DAY - FREE SATURDAY 5 - ECO-SHED - ONLINE WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 13 - SPRING IN THE TUNNEL SUNDAY 6 - YOGAWAN YOGA SATURDAY 11 - IRISH HISTORY NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 14 - GARDEN CONSTRUCTION SATURDAY 12 - DOMESTIC WASTEWATER SUNDAY 12 - GARDEN CONSTRUCTION
SATURDAY 20 - RENEWABLE ENERGY & SATURDAY 6 - RENEWABLE ENERGY
SUNDAY 13 - HERBAL TEAS & MACERATED SATURDAY 18 - QUIETING THE MIND SUNDAY 7 - WINTER FRUIT & PRUNING
CLIMATE CHANGE OILS SATURDAY 18 - REALIGN WITH MOTHER 8 - 15 - SLIGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL - FREE
SATURDAY 20 - WHAT HONEYBEES WANT SATURDAY 19 - YOUR ORGANIC LARDER EARTH SATURDAY 13 - POLYTUNNEL GROWING
SATURDAY 27 & SUNDAY 28 - WILLOW SUNDAY 20 - WEED CONTROL SATURDAY 18 & SUNDAY 19 - DRY STONE WINTER WORKSHOP
BASKET WEAVING SATURDAY 26 - WILD ABOUT HERBS WALL BUILDING SATURDAY 20 - REALIGN WITH MOTHER
SUNDAY 28 - HERBAL REMEDIES FOR FLUS SUNDAY 27 - BIODIVERSITY - ONSITE SUNDAY 19 - WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING EARTH
& COLDS SUNDAY 27 - CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP SATURDAY 25 - CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP SUNDAY 21 - SOUL PLAN
SATURDAY 25 - COLOUR IN YOUR GARDEN WEDNESDAY 24 - SUPPER CLUB - EVENT
APRIL JULY SUNDAY 26 - APPLE DAY - FREE
SATURDAY 3 - SAFETY NESTS SATURDAY 3 - PLAN YOUR SUMMER WEDNESDAY 29 - SUPPER CLUB - EVENT
GARDEN
DECEMBER
SUNDAY 4 & MONDAY 5 - EASTER EVENTS
SUNDAY 4 - THE ZEN OF DRAWING SATURDAY 4 - HERBAL REMIDIES FOR FLUS
SATURDAY 10 - MAKE GARDENS ANYWHERE
& COLDS
SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 - BEES SATURDAY 10 - POLLUTANTS IN DOMESTIC
SUNDAY 5 - HOMEOPATHIC PLANTS
BEAUTIFUL BEES WASTEWATER
SUNDAY 12 - CHRISTMAS MARKET - EVENT
SUNDAY 11 - HERBAL BALMS SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 - WILLOW
SATURDAY 17 - RATS! IT’S PEST CONTROL BASKET WEAVING
SUNDAY 18 - ORGANIC FOR LIFE SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 - DRY STONE All courses are ON SITE unless stated otherwise.
SATURDAY 24 - CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP WALL BUILDING Online courses are identified by the Organic ‘O’.
SATURDAY 24 & SUNDAY 25 - DRY STONE SATURDAY 24 - MID-SUMMER WORKSHOP
WALL BUILDING SUNDAY 25 - CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP
SUNDAY 25 - WORRY STONES
SATURDAY 24 - BIODIVERSITY
THURSDAY 29 - SUPPER CLUB - EVENT
To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
SUNDAY 25 - LOVE YOUR SOIL
6 SATURDAY 31 - ECO-SHED: CONSTRUCTION or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338 7
Spring Courses
ORGANIC GARDENING FOR PLAY GROUP TUESDAYS PROFITABLE POLYTUNNELS GRAFTING WORKSHOP
EVERYONE WITH FIONA WHEELDON WITH KLAUS LAITENBERGER WITH PHIL WHEAL
WITH INGRID FOLEY EVERY TUESDAY SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2021 SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2021
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2021 3.00PM - 4.30PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM
10.00AM - 4.00PM More fun outdoor sessions for parents & kids PP €70.00 GWI €70.00
up to 12 years old. Come explore the safe and This course is for anyone who considers Learn how to propagate your own fruit trees
OGFE €70.00 friendly enviroment of the Organic Centre, led making a small income from their garden. and greatly reduce the costs of creating
Learn how to plan and prepare your plot by Fiona Wheeldon. Bring your wellies and Polytunnel production is far more productive your own orchard or starting a nursery.
considering the 5 S’s: Sun, soil, shelter, waterproofs. Please register for each session than outdoor production. Instead of just Phil will give you hands-on experience on
seeds and manure. We will help you decide and for more information please contact Fiona producing one crop outdoors you could techniques of grafting and budding apple,
what to sow and how to grow a wide range of on 086 053 3700. get up to 5 times the amount of crop. pear, plum and cherry trees. He will show
highly nutritious organic vegetables. We will The course includes crop planning, crop you a variety of available rootstocks and
teach you the basics of successful growing
on any scale. From building soil fertility to SOUL PLAN rotations, selling produce, soil fertility, and
other practical aspects eg types of tunnels,
explain the differences. Participants will
take their own grafted trees home.
composting, sowing to plant care, watering and WITH OSCAR PHOENIX ventilation, pest and disease control and
feeding to pest control. A tour of our gardens general management.
will show how we try to put theory into practice. SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2021 RAINWATER HARVESTING
10.00AM - 4.00PM
RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH OLLAN HERR
WILLOW SCULPTURE SP1 €70.00
WITH PETER SCHNEIDER SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2021
We are all spiritual beings in physical form
FEDGES & DOMES incarnate on earth. Prior to this we were, at SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2021 11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM
source pure Love energy. Our Soul’s chose RWH €35.00
WITH TOM O’BRIEN 11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM
the experiences for this life and given the Rain water harvesting without using pumps
SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2021 options the Soul chooses the Karma we as REW €35.00 in order to supply water for toilet flushing,
10.00AM - 4.00PM indviduals will experince. The Soul also In the course we will look at various forms clothes washing machines and gardening
chooses the talents to overcome these lessons of renewable energy which can be applied
WSFD €70.00 and the goals to aspire to. The purpose of life on a small scale - wind energy, hydro energy,
Learn all about how to use our native is to experience earth and to incrementally solar heating, solar electricity, wood fuel and GROWING FOR
willow to make a variety of low cost access a higher state of consciousness. evaluate their pros and cons. We will then
structures, from a living play area for children focus on solar electricity (PV), which has long
RESTAURANTS
with willow domes to a fedge (fence/hedge) been hampered by high cost, but has now WITH INGRID FOLEY
and a seating alcove and sculptures. Tom will PLAN A YEAR’S HARVEST become very competitive. Different systems SATURDAY 6 MARCH 2021
demonstrate planting techniques, weaving WITH INGRID FOLEY will be introduced and discussed; grid
and show how to make supports for climbing connected with and without battery storage; 10.00AM - 4.00PM
SUNDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2021
plants. This is a practical outdoors course. off-grid; combination with other energy GFR €70.00
10.00AM - 4.00PM sources; quality, prices and maintenance Most reputable restaurants now have their
PYH1 €70.00 of components; guidelines for appropriate
GREEN SHOOTS system layout. We will also wire up a small PV
own kitchen garden, providing chefs with the
PARENTS & TODDLERS If you want to harvest vegetables all year round, ultimate fresh produce. Participants will learn
you need a specific and detailed sow / plant / system (off-grid), that may be permanently how to plan production for the year, choose
WITH FIONA WHEELDON included in a structure at the Organic Centre.
harvest / store plan and this is exactly what Ingrid and grow varieties that work and are asked for
EVERY FRIDAY 10:00AM - 12:00PM will teach you. You will learn what space and other by chefs, find out about successional sowing
Fun outdoors sessions for parents & toddlers facilities you need. Including a polytunnel and and be informed about soil requirements
up to 4 years old. Come explore the safe and best of all take home a monthly growing guide. and building soil fertility. The course
friendly enviroment of the Organic Centre, led This course is NOT for total beginners. covers the essentials of successful salad
by Fiona Wheeldon. Bring your wellies and growing, kitchen herbs and micro greens.
waterproofs. Please register for each session
and for more information please contact Fiona
on 086 053 3700.
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Spring Courses
FRUIT GROWING GARDEN CONSTRUCTION WILLOW BASKET WEAVING FREE EVENT
WORKSHOP SUNDAY 14 MARCH 2021 MASTERCLASS EASTER EVENTS
WITH PHIL WHEAL 10.00AM - 4.00PM WITH TOM O’BRIEN SUNDAY 4 & MONDAY 5 APRIL 2021
GC1 €70.00 DETAILS ON THE WEBSITE
SATURDAY 6 MARCH 2021 SATURDAY 27 & SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2021
Part of our Reuse, Recycle, Repair series of
10.00AM - 4.00PM
workshops.
10.00AM - 4.00PM MAKE A GARDEN ANYWHERE
FGW €70.00 Join the Organic Centre Team to learn about WBW1 €140.00 WITH INGRID FOLEY
This course will enpower you to create constructing raised beds, fences, wooden You will make your own basket to take
an orchard in a day. Phil will teach you SATURDAY 10 APRIL 2021
planters, bug hotels, benches, arbors etc. home! Tom will teach you how to master
how to do the right things at the right Feel free to bring items for recycling. the technique and weave your first basket 10.00AM - 4.00PM
time. Workshop covers: best site location for breads, shopping or general use,
and preparing ground, layout of orchard, MGA €70.00
RENEWABLE ENERGY & with or without handle. Participants
choosing rootstocks and sourcing the best Urban gardening has very much come to the
will also receive an instructional DVD!
varieties. proper planting techniques, fore and Ingrid will teach you how to utilise
feeding and protecting your plants.
CLIMATE CHANGE even the smallest space to produce salads,
WITH EDDIE MITCHELL HERBAL REMEDIES FOR herbs, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers,
peppers, carrots and more. Starter Grow boxes
FREE EVENT SATURDAY 20 MARCH 2021 COLDS & FLUS are availble from the Organic Centre Shop.
10.00AM - 4.00PM
POTATO DAY WITH OSCAR PHOENIX
SUNDAY 7 MARCH 2021 RECC €70.00
SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2021
BEES BEAUTIFUL BEES
12.00PM - 4.00PM In the course we will look at various forms WITH MARY HYLAND & MARY MCNUTT
of renewable energy which can be applied 10.00AM - 4.00PM
SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021
Our annual celebration of the humble spud. on a small scale - wind energy, hydro HRCF1 €70.00
Free entrance and free guided tours through energy, solar heating, solar electricity, This talk and workshop will cover 10.00AM - 4.00PM
the gardens and polytunnels. More details wood fuel - and evaluate their pros and remedies found in most kitchens and BBB €140.00
available online: www.theorganiccentre.ie cons. Different systems will be introduced other useful plants to support and protect Get up, close and personal with our fuzzy friends
and discussed & guidelines for appropriate ourselves from the common cold and flu as we dive into the hive and learn all about wax,
systems given. Outside demonstrations viruses. In the practical (afternoon) session cells, pollen, brood and of course honey. Our
SPRING IN THE TUNNEL will be included, weather permitting. we will be making cold and flu treating master beekeepers will also explore topics such
infusions and syrups. as beekeeping equipment, hive placement, life
WITH KLAUS LAITENBERGER
WHAT HONEYBEES WANT All recipes, ingredients & necessary sundries
inside the hive, pest and disease management,
SATURDAY 13 MARCH 2021 honey harvesting and over-wintering your hive.
WITH AOIFE VALLEY will be supplied.
10.00AM - 4.00PM
SATURDAY 20 MARCH 2021
SITT €75.00 CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP HERBAL BALMS
The first of our seasonal polytunnel workshops, 10.00AM - 4.00PM
SAFETY NESTS WITH OSCAR PHOENIX
designed to help you organise and make the WHW €70.00
best use of your polytunnel and enable you SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021
Join honeybee guardian Aoife Valley for a gentle WITH ANNA MULVIHILL
to harvest lots of produce throughout the exploration into the biology, needs, and history 10.00AM - 4.00PM
year. Workshop will cover crop rotation, SATURDAY 3 APRIL 2021
of beloved honeybeeing, looking at where HB1 €70.00
composting, sowing and planting, tips, pest 10.00AM - 4.00PM In this workshop you will learn the difference
and disease. Hands on experience with Klaus. human thinking went wrong, and new heart
SNAT €50.00 between balms, ointments, salves and
centred ways of relating that can put things right. For children aged 5-7 and 8-10 in groups of lotions.You will be introduced to the
up to eight. Collecting natural materials in healing properties of different oils and
plant butters. Materials will be provided for
the outdoors and creating nests using these attendees to make their own skin healing
materials and clay. Reflecting on building our moisturiser as well as a calendula balm.
own resilience through safe spaces within, and
in the natural world around us. Part of our Natural
10 Arts series of workshops. Limited to 10 places 11
Spring Courses
RATS! IT’S PEST CONTROL DRY STONE WALL SUMMER IN THE TUNNEL BOTANISTS WALK ‘N’ TALK
WITH INGRID FOLEY BUILDING MASTERCLASS WITH KLAUS LAITENBERGER WEEKEND
SATURDAY 17 APRIL 2021 WITH MICHAEL FEARNHEAD SATURDAY 1 MAY 2021
WITH MARIA CULLEN & HOWARD FOX
10.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 24 & SUNDAY 25 APRIL 2021 10.00AM - 4.00PM
SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 MAY 2021
PC €70.00 10.00AM - 4.00PM SITT €75.00
Your health starts in the garden and A tunnel based, practical session focusing 10.00AM - 4.00PM
Ingrid will show you how to avoid toxic and DSWB1 €140.00 on: maintenance, plant care, ventilation, BW €140.00
dangerous chemicals. Learn how to deal After being introduced to principles and feeding and watering, preventing and Spend the weekend at the Organic Centre,
with problems from slugs to wire worms, from techniques in the classroom, participants dealing with pests and diseases. Designed walking and talking with our local botanists
blight to other fungal diseases. Get advice will build a dry stone wall from foundation Howard Fox and Maria Cullen. The weekend
level to the finished capping stage. Learn to support your summer production.
and help on how to prevent problems. All
other mechanical and biological controls about traditional dry stone methods of will be packed full of information about
building garden features such as garden biodiversity in all its glory, and you will
will be explored and various antifungal and
antibacterial teas, brews and sprays will seats or raised beds. Suitable for both
QUIETING THE MIND learn how to create and promote biodiversity
be introduced. The course we believe all the beginner and the more experienced WITH AOIFE VALLEY in your life & garden and/or woodland.
gardeners need to do, but often shy away from! person. Go away with confidence and the With ample opportunity to explore the Centre’s
skill to build your own dry stone wall at SATURDAY 1 MAY 2021
wonderful gardens and woodland - you will
home. Limited to 6 places - book early! 10.00AM - 4.00PM learn all you need to know about Trees, Plants,
ORGANIC FOR LIFE Fungi, Mosses, Liverworts, Algae and Ferns,
QTM1 €70.00
WITH STEPHEN CAMPBELL BIODIVERSITY and Howard & Maria will be on hand to guide you
A day of simple mindfulness of breath, body
SUNDAY 18 APRIL 2021 WITH LEIF BARRY through. The weekend will be outdoors , so bring
awareness and compassion meditations your wellies and your raincoats just in case.
10.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2021 in the garden and centre. Reconnect with
OFL €70.00 11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM yourself to boost health, inspiration and clarity. THERAPEUTIC
What are the benefits to choosing Organic
BIO1 €40.00
products and how do these differ to conventional
The course will examine all aspects of HORTICULTURE
alternatives? And on a wider scale, what is the
Biodiversity; what it is?, why we need it? and
INTRO TO JEWELLERY
role of organics in helping biodiversity and the WITH CAITRIONA KELLY
climate? This course will look to answer these
what it does for the planet/climate change. MAKING SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 MAY 2021
You will learn how to identify the trees,
questions and offer practical insights to how WITH OSCAR PHOENIX
plants, birds and insects that are living in the 10.00AM - 4.00PM
The Organic Centre works to improve food
hedgerows, fields and woods near you, and SUNDAY 2 MAY 2021
quality, food sovereignty and the environment.
have a chance to learn about what you
TH1 €340.00
10.00AM - 4.00PM Certificated in Therapeutic Horticulture (Thrive
can do to support the natural enviorment.
Accredited); what it is, how it’s used and why
CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP IJM1 €80.00
it’s so effective as a therapeutic medium. This
Designed for those of you who have never made
WITH SILKE CROPP LOVE YOUR SOIL jewellery before but always wanted to give it a
course is suitable for anyone with an interest in
nature-based interventions, as well as
SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2021 WITH INGRID FOLEY try, this full day course will give you practical
those working in the areas of social
10.00AM - 4.00PM SUNDAY 25 APRIL 2021 hands on experience of the basics of jewellery
inclusion, education, health and well-being.
making, you will learn about wiring, bead work
CMW1 €120.00 10.00AM - 4.00PM You will learn to understand and know
and will design and create necklaces, bracelets
Make your own cheese with Silke Cropp. how to apply the principles and practice
SOIL €70.00 and earrings using a variety of materials. You
Spend the day learning the art of cheese of social and therapeutic horticulture.
Having an intimate understanding of your soil will leave with wearable completed pieces and
making from Silke who has been making You will gain an insight into the role of a
and how it behaves is vital to growing healthy Oscar will be offering online follow up classes,
goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks. horticultural therapist, begin to design a client
crops of fruit and vegetables. We will tap into so you can continue to develop your skills. The
From the 10 litres of Raw Milk under Silke’s centred social and therapeutic horticulture
a little bit of science exploring soil texture, soil cost of this course includes all the materials you
instruction everybody will make 1kg of Hard programme, and understand the importance
structure, soil pH, soil biology and soil fertility will need to design and make your own pieces.
Cows’ milk cheese along with a soft cheese. of assessment, horticultural programming.
Most of all take home the experience! management. Ingrid will explain the benefits of
the four vital soil improvers: Farmyard manure,
compost, seaweed and green manures. Bring
soil samples and learn how to assess your To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
soil texture, soil type & measure soil PH.
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
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Spring/Summer Courses Summer Courses
GARDEN CONSTRUCTION DESIGN YOUR NEW ECO SHED DOMESTIC WASTEWATER
SUNDAY 16 MAY 2021 GARDEN WITH PETER COWMAN WITH OLLAN HERR
10.00AM - 4.00PM WITH LEONIE CORNELIUS SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2021 SATURDAY 12 JUNE 2021
GC2 €70.00 SATURDAY 29 MAY 2021 11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM 11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM
Part of our Reuse, Recycle, Repair series of
11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM ESO €35.00 DW €35.00
workshops. The part 1 of this 2 part workshop will focus Using vertical and horizontal flow reed beds
Join the Organic Centre Team to learn about DYNG €50.00 on design - turning ideas into reality to treat domestic wastewater and also to
constructing raised beds, fences, wooden This brand new course helps you These workshops will be presented by treat separated grey water for recycling for
planters, bug hotels, benches, arbors etc. develop a custom concept for your garden architect, eco-builder, writer and toilet flushing.
Feel free to bring items for recycling. which becomes the basis of everything teacher Peter Cowman who has a special
you do going forwards. Whether you are
building a home or want to revive an
interest in the creation of affordable, healthy, HERBAL TEAS &
low-impact, mortgage-free buildings and has
FREE EVENT existing space, this course helps you find developed a unique timber framing system MACERATED OILS
a concept which informs material and for cost-conscious self-builders.
BIODIVERSITY DAY colour choices and helps you figure out what WITH OSCAR PHOENIX
SATURDAY 22 MAY 2021 your concept style is for planting. Whether Originator of the ‘sheltermaker’ and ‘living SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021
12.00PM - 4.00PM ornamental, edible or both, a strong architecture’ concepts Peter’s work has been
concept and style will give you a clear guide 10.00AM - 4.00PM
widely publicised in both print as well as
for going forwards and will become your go-to broadcast media, worldwide. He lives in HTMO1 €70.00
WOODLAND MANAGEMENT package for your dream garden progression. south Leitrim. His Sheltermaker’s Manual is From growing your own herbs to tasting teas
published by Python Press. this workshop will provide you with all you need
WORKSHOP
IMMERSIVE ENGLISH FOR to know to properly make herbal infusions
WITH THOMAS MAGUIRE and macerated oils for use in improving your
SPEAKERS OF OTHER YOGAWAN YOGA health and wellbeing. We will start with a
SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021 walk to forage for the abundant healing
10.00AM - 4.00PM LANGUAGES WITH SADAF COONEY
herbs in our vicinity. All materials provided.
SUNDAY 6 JUNE 2021
WMW €70.00 WITH SADAF COONEY
Spend a day in our Native Woodland with
SUNDAY 30 MAY 2021
10.00AM - 4.00PM YOUR ORGANIC LARDER
Local Tree Surgeon Thomas Maguire YOGA €70.00
and learn how to identify trees and about 10.00AM - 4.00PM WITH STEPHEN CAMPBELL
Learn to de-stress and relax with this
their many uses. Thomas will teach TEFL €70.00 informative and engaging yoga course. SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2021
you how to help trees deal with the Taught by a fully qualified TESOL teacher, Taught by a yoga teacher from the Indian 10.00AM - 4.00PM
challenges and various diseases they this course is designed to help improve all Subcontinent, this course is based on a
are faced with. Demonstrations of good areas of your English including conversation combination of traditional yoga styles. OL €70.00
planting practice and maintenance work practice, reading and writing exercises and The day incorporates asana and pranayama Knowing how to grow plants from a range of
including coppicing will be covered. specialist vocabulary. The course is open to practice as well as a meditation and different methods is a great way to increase
all adults, from beginners to advanced levels. reflection element, designed to help the number of plants in your garden cheaply.
Thomas will also introduce basic tools students understand the true meaning of Organic Centre gardener Stephen Campbell
and health & safety measures and give So come along and improve your yoga and how it can help improve our will teach you the practical techniques of
you great insight into the life of trees. communication skills and increase your day-to-day lives. cuttings, division, layering and much much
confidence in English. more. A great day for anyone interested in
growing their own food.
To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
14 15
WEED CONTROL CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP WILLOW BASKET WEAVING MID-SUMMER WORKSHOP
WITH INGRID FOLEY WITH SILKE CROPP MASTERCLASS WITH STEPHEN CAMPBELL
SUNDAY 20 JUNE 2021 SUNDAY 27 JUNE 2021 WITH TOM O’BRIEN SATURDAY 24 JULY 2021
10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 JULY 2021 10.00AM - 4.00PM
WC €70.00 CMW2 €120.00 10.00AM - 4.00PM MSW €70.00
Weeds are a fascinating topic and are Make your own cheese with Silke Cropp. Knowing how to grow plants from a range of
Spend the day learning the art of cheese WBW2 €140.00 different methods is a great way to increase
also the excuse for a lot of environmental
damage done through spraying of making from Silke who has been making You will make your own basket to take the number of plants in your garden cheaply.
chemicals. This workshop will introduce goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks. home! Tom will teach you how to master Organic Centre gardener Stephen Campbell
you to a comprehensive approach to From the 10 litres of Raw Milk under Silke’s the technique and weave your first basket will teach you the practical techniques of
weed management. We will discuss instruction everybody will make 1kg of Hard for breads, shopping or general use, cuttings, division, layering and more. As well
weed ecology and learn why they are so Cows’ milk cheese along with a soft cheese. with or without handle. Participants as the correct watering technique and the
successful in comparison to cultivated crops. Most of all take home the experience! will also receive an instructional DVD! different growing media to use.
WILD ABOUT HERBS PLAN YOUR SUMMER POLLUTANTS IN CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP
WITH MARGARET PALMER GARDEN DOMESTIC WASTEWATER WITH SILKE CROPP
SATURDAY 26 JUNE 2021 WITH INGRID FOLEY WITH OLLAN HERR SUNDAY 25 JULY 2021
10.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 3 JULY 2021 SATURDAY 10 JULY 2021 10.00AM - 4.00PM
WAH1 €70.00 10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM CMW3 €120.00
Lets open our eyes to the magical world Make your own cheese with Silke Cropp.
PYSG €70.00 PIDW €40.00 Spend the day learning the art of cheese
of the wild and cultivated herbs growing Learn how to keep your garden in good shape The need to remove nitrogen, phosphorus
all around us; in this summer workshop making from Silke who has been making
throughout the summer and reap the benefits and ingested pharmaceuticals from goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks.
we will go for a wild herb walk and focus of your earlier sowings. Ingrid will show tips domestic waste water, how these pollutants
on choosing herbs for a safe and gentle From the 10 litres of Raw Milk under Silke’s
and tricks and advise on best practice of are presently entering local surface waters, instruction everybody will make 1kg of Hard
detox; plus we will make a wild herb maintaining soil fertility and healthy plants. why these nutrients should be recycled as
soothing skin salve and a Mediterranean Cows’ milk cheese along with a soft cheese.
She will demonstrate the best harvesting compost to grow garden vegetables for future
herbal vinegar. There will be a few more techniques. You will be introduced to generations, and how plumbing in single
surprises depending on what we find on successive sowings and sowings for winter houses should be designed to achieve this. CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP
the day. harvesting. The best follow-up to the WORRY STONES
“Organic gardening for beginners” course. DRY STONE WALL WITH ANNA MULVIHILL
BIODIVERSITY - ONSITE
THE ZEN OF DRAWING BUILDING MASTERCLASS SUNDAY 25 JULY 2021
WITH LEIF BARRY
WITH AOIFE VALLEY WITH MICHAEL FEARNHEAD 10.00AM - 4.00PM
SUNDAY 27 JUNE 2021
SUNDAY 4 JULY 2021 SATURDAY 17 & SUNDAY 18 JULY 2021 WSAT €70.00
10.00AM - 4.00PM Using natural materials collected to imprint
10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM
BIO2 €70.00 onto small clay spheres. The dried piece to
The course will examine all aspects of ZOD €70.00 DSWB2 €140.00 take home offers sensorial comfort. Part of
Biodiversity; what is it? why we need it? and By slowing down and really seeing we begin to Learn about traditional dry stone methods our Natural Arts series of workshops. Limited
what it does for the planet/climate change. bridge the gap between the eyes, heart, and of building garden features such as garden to 10 places.
You will learn how to identify the trees, hand, and can create nature studies that are seats or raised beds. Suitable for both
plants, birds and insects that are living in the true and beautiful. In this workshop we will the beginner and the more experienced
hedgerows, fields and woods near you, and explore the simple art of drawing plants in a person. Go away with confidence and the
have a chance to learn about what you meditative environment. skill to build your own dry stone wall at
can do to support the natural enviorment. home. Limited to 6 places - book early!
16 17
Summer Courses
THE ORGANIC CENTRE’S WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP FREE EVENT
SUPPER CLUB WITH TINA POMMER / FINN MELIA PRENATAL WORKSHOP THE ORGANIC CENTRE’S
THURSDAY 29 JULY 2021
7.00PM - 10.00PM
SUNDAY 8 AUGUST 2021 WITH ANNA MULVIHILL TOMATO DAY
10.00AM - 4.00PM SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021
SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 2021
12.00PM - 4.00PM
ECO SHED - CONSTRUCTION WMF1 €70.00 10.00AM - 4.00PM
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in our
WITH PETER COWMAN PWAT €70.00 THE ORGANIC CENTRE’S
woods and forests, so why not pick a few for
These could also be on the theme of ‘nesting’.
SATURDAY 31 JULY & SUNDAY 1 AUGUST your dinner table. In the morning there will
Building connections and community SUPPER CLUB
be an introduction to mushrooms. Learn how THURSDAY 26 AUGUST 2021
2021 with focus on mental health awareness
they grow, identification techniques and the 7.00PM - 10.00PM
10.00AM - 4.00PM and self-care. Part of our Natural Arts
things to watch when gathering mushrooms.
series of workshops. Limited to 10 places.
ESC €140.00 This will be followed by a hunt for mushrooms
Part 2 will concentrate on construction.
in a nearby forest. Participants are asked INTRODUCTION TO
These workshops will be presented by
to bring rainproof gear, a small sharp knife INTRO TO JEWELLERY FERMENTATION
and a basket for collecting mushrooms.
architect, eco-builder, writer and teacher
Peter Cowman who has a special interest in
(no plastic bags) MAKING WITH YUGI SHIMBAYOSHI
the creation of affordable, healthy, WITH OSCAR PHOENIX SATURDAY 28 AUGUST 2021
low-impact, mortgage-free buildings and has SOIL SCIENCE SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 2021 10.00AM - 4.00PM
developed a unique timber framing system
for cost-conscious self-builders. Originator
WITH AGA PIWOWARCZYK ITF €70.00
10.00AM - 4.00PM
of the ‘sheltermaker’ and ‘living SATURDAY 14 AUGUST 2021 If you ever wanted to learn about the health
IJM2 €80.00
architecture’ concepts Peter’s work has 10.00AM - 4.00PM benefits of fermenting and how to ferment at
Designed for those of you who have never
been widely publicised in both print as well home, this workshop is for you. Preserving
SS €70.00 made jewellery before but always wanted
as broadcast media, worldwide. He lives in food is a life skill that has been passed down
to give it a try, this full day course will give
south Leitrim. His Sheltermaker’s Manual is This class is primarily designed for from generation to generation, it enhances
you practical hands-on experience of the
published by Python Press. environmental NGO members, local the avaibility of vitamins and minerals in the
basics of jewellery making, you will learn
community groups, farmers or about wiring, bead work and will design and vegetable. This workshop will explore gut
WILD ABOUT HERBS anyone who would like to understand the create necklaces, bracelets and earrings health & fermenting techniques. Hands-on
interactions between soils and a wider using a variety of materials. You will leave with workshop.
WITH MARGARET PALMER environment, particularly surface and wearable completed pieces and Oscar will
groundwater bodies. Some of the topics
SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2021
covered during the class are leaching, runoff
be offering online follow up classes, so you WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING
11.00AM - 1.00PM - LUNCH - 2 - 4PM can continue to develop your skills. The cost
and transport of pesticides and other of this course includes all the materials you WITH TINA POMMER / FINN MELIA
WAH2 €40.00 contaminants, soil compaction, soil will need to design and make your own pieces. SUNDAY 29 AUGUST 2021
Lets open our eyes to the magical world of hydrology, decision support system tools.
the wild and cultivated herbs growing all 10.00AM - 4.00PM
around us; in this summer workshop we WMF2 €70.00
will focus on choosing herbs for a safe and
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in
gentle detox; plus we will make a wild herb
our woods and forests, so why not pick a few
soothing skin salve and a Mediterranean
for your dinner table. In the morning there
herbal vinegar. There will be a few more
will be an introduction to mushrooms. Learn
surprises depending on what we find on the
how they grow, identification techniques
day.
and the things to watch when gathering
mushrooms. This will be followed after lunch
by a hunt for mushrooms in a nearby forest.
Participants are asked to bring rainproof
To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie gear, a small sharp knife and a basket for
collecting mushrooms (no plastic bags).
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
18 19Autumn Courses
HERBAL BALMS IRISH HISTORY WORKSHOP DRY STONE WALL WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING
WITH OSCAR PHOENIX WITH CIARA CRAWFORD BUILDING MASTERCLASS WITH TINA POMMER / FINN MELIA
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2021 SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2021
WITH MICHAEL FEARNHEAD
10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM
SATURDAY 18 & SUNDAY 19 SEP 2021
HB2 €70.00 IHW €70.00 WMF3 €70.00
10.00AM - 4.00PM
In this workshop you will learn the An examination of Early Irish Society filled Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in
difference between balms, ointments, with myths, art, literature and stories. DSWB3 €140.00
our woods and forests, so why not pick a few
salves and lotions.You will be introduced to Ciara will guide you through all aspects of After being introduced to principles and for your dinner table. In the morning there
the healing properties of different oils and early Irish civilisation, breathing life into techniques in the classroom, participants will be an introduction to mushrooms. Learn
plant butters. Materials will be provided for the rich tapestry social norms, goddesses will build a dry stone wall from foundation how they grow, identification techniques
attendees to make their own skin healing myths, early writing and storytelling level to the finished capping stage. Learn and the things to watch when gathering
moisturiser as well as a calendula balm. and the development of the land itself. about traditional dry stone methods of mushrooms. This will be followed after lunch
Ciara will also explore local megalithic building garden features such as garden by a hunt for mushrooms in a nearby forest.
structures from Annaghmore Portal seats or raised beds. Suitable for both
PLAN YOUR GARDEN Tomb; to Queen Maeve’s Cairn (Miosgan the beginner and the more experienced
Participants are asked to bring rainproof
gear, a small sharp knife and a basket for
WITH INGRID FOLEY Meva) and you will have ample time for person. Go away with confidence and the collecting mushrooms (no plastic bags).
SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2021 you to explore the people, sacredness, skill to build your own dry stone wall at
interpretations, connection to the land, home. Limited to 6 places - book early!
10.00AM - 4.00PM and the life of our ancestors. The day CHEESE MAKING
PYG €70.00 will finish with a guided Meditation
incorporating a journey into the landscape.
QUIETING THE MIND WORKSHOP
This time of year we are often asked about
how to grow organic vegetables, where to WITH AOIFE VALLEY WITH SILKE CROPP
start, how to prepare the ground, how to GARDEN CONSTRUCTION SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2021
fertilize, what to do about weeds, where to 10.00AM - 1.00PM
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2021 10.00AM - 4.00PM
source seeds, what equipment to buy etc.
There will be plenty of opportunity to 10.00AM - 4.00PM QTM2 €30.00 CMW4 €120.00
answer all those questions and you will learn GC3 €70.00 A day of simple mindfulness of breath, Make your own cheese with Silke Cropp.
all the basic organic principles in a hands-on body-awareness and compassion meditations Spend the day learning the art of cheese
course.. Prepare now in time and reap the Part of our Reuse, Recycle, Repair series of
workshops. in the garden and centre. Reconnect with making from Silke who has been making
benefits next year. goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks.
Join the Organic Centre Team to learn about yourself to boost health, inspiration and clarity.
From the 10 litres of Raw Milk under Silke’s
AUTUMN IN THE constructing raised beds, fences, wooden instruction everybody will make 1kg of Hard
planters, bug hotels, benches, arbors etc. REALIGN WITH MOTHER Cows’ milk cheese along with a soft cheese.
POLYTUNNEL Feel free to bring items for recycling.
EARTH Most of all take home the experience!
WITH KLAUS LAITENBERGER
WITH AOIFE VALLEY
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2021
10.00AM - 4.00PM
2.00PM - 4.00PM
AIPT €75.00
RWME1 €30.00
Get your tunnel ready for Autumn & Winter,
learn about winter production, salad and A day of simple nature-based spiritual
herb plants that thrive during the winter. practices to focus and clarify the mind, awaken
Plan your rotation, revise your layout and wisdom and cultivate compassion for all
get loads of ideas to get you through the species. Working inside and out in the garden,
winter months. Practical hands on sessions. this day is dedicated to awakening the heart.
BUY ONE FOR €40.00 OR GET TWO FOR
To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie €50.00
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
20 21Autumn Courses
COLOUR IN YOUR GARDEN THE ORGANIC CENTRE’S SEED SAVER WORKSHOP WILLOW BASKET WEAVING
WITH LEONIE CORNELIUS SUPPER CLUB WITH WAYNE FRANKHAM MASTERCLASS
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2021
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2021 SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER 2021 WITH TOM O’BRIEN
7.00PM - 10.00PM
10.00AM - 1.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 16 & SUNDAY 17 OCT 2021
CIYG €50.00 SSW €70.00
This exciting new design-based course will PLAN A YEAR’S HARVEST While many gardeners are happy to save
10.00AM - 4.00PM
see award-winning garden designer and WITH INGRID FOLEY seeds from both common and unusual WBW2 €140.00
interior architect Leonie explore the use ornamental flowers, the confidence to save You will make your own basket to take
of colour in the garden. From identifying SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 2021 home! Tom will teach you how to master
vegetable seeds has drastically faded as a
your personal colour scheme to using your 10.00AM - 4.00PM common and traditional practice. Drawing the technique and weave your first basket
home style to choose your garden colour on experience from organic growing and for breads, shopping or general use,
PYH €70.00
the course touches on colour theory and community seed groups, Wayne will present with or without handle. Participants
psychology and looks at colour for This time of year we are often asked about will also receive an instructional DVD!
the essential background of seed saving
materials, boundary treatments, planting, and how to grow organic vegetables, where to
along with hands-on demonstrations of
clever designer secrets for using colour in start, how to prepare the ground, how to
selecting, harvesting, processing, drying and AQUAPONICS FOR
design. It helps you identify your own custom fertilise, what to do about weeds, where
storing your favourite crops. Seed saving has
to source seeds, what equipment to buy
colour scheme for your garden and gives you
etc. There will be plenty of opportunity
many benefits: It saves money, builds our BEGINNERS
a guide on how to use colour to completely knowledge and appreciation of the beautiful
transform the space. A perfect and easy way to answer all those questions and you
full life cycles of our plants, helps biodiversity WITH TONY MELLOR
to achieve a real wow factor in your space. will learn all the basic organic principles
and living conservation, and provides SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER 2021
in a hands-on course.. Prepare now in
abundant resilience for ourselves and our 10.00AM - 4.00PM
*The morning online course hosted on Zoom time and reap the benefits next year.
communities. Seed saving is a powerful skill
is an interactive and fun way of learning that every gardener should have! Participants AFB €70.00
about colour and how to use it successfully will take home samples of saved seeds. Learn how to build and nurture an
in your garden. Perfect for new builds or
WILD MUSHROOM FORAGING aquaponic system to grow vegetables
existing gardens. WITH TINA POMMER/ FINN MELIA and raise fish in your own back garden.
HERBAL TEAS &
SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER 2021
FREE EVENT MACERATED OILS WINE & CIDER MAKING
10.00AM - 4.00PM
ORGANIC CENTRE’S WMF4 €70.00 WITH OSCAR PHOENIX WITH PHIL WHEAL
APPLE DAY Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 2021 SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER 2021
SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2021 our woods and forests, so why not pick a few 10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM
12.00PM - 4.00PM for your dinner table. In the morning there
HTMO2 €70.00 WCM €70.00
will be an introduction to mushrooms. Learn
An informative and fun day to find out From growing your own herbs to tasting teas
how they grow, identification techniques Phil will demonstrate and show all the steps
how to keep your garden going throughout and the things to watch when gathering this workshop will provide you with all you need involved in producing good quality wines.
the Autumn and Winter plus all the mushrooms. This will be followed after lunch to know to properly make herbal infusions Learn how to make your own country wines
workshops from Apple Day (Grafting, by a hunt for mushrooms in a nearby forest. and macerated oils for use in improving your and how to keep an interesting wine cellar
pruning, planting and making apple juice). Participants are asked to bring rainproof health and wellbeing. We will start with a on the go all year round. All equipment
We will join forces with Taste Leitrim again gear, a small sharp knife and a basket for walk to forage for the abundant healing needed will be shown and you will be tasting a
for a programme full of local food offerings. collecting mushrooms (no plastic bags). herbs in our vicinity. All materials provided. selection of homemade wines. The day includes
a short session on how to make your own cider.
To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
22 23Winter Courses Winter Courses
CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP RENEWABLE ENERGY POLYTUNNEL GROWING THE ORGANIC CENTRE’S
WITH SILKE CROPP WITH PETER SCHNEIDER WINTER WORKSHOP SUPPER CLUB
SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER 2021 SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2021 WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2021
WITH KLAUS LAITENBERGER 7.00PM - 10.00PM
10.00AM - 4.00PM 10.00AM - 4.00PM SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2021
CMW5 €120.00 REW €35.00 10.00AM - 4.00PM
Make your own cheese with Silke Cropp. In the course we will look at various forms HERBAL REMEDIES FOR
Spend the day learning the art of cheese PGAW €75.00
making from Silke who has been making
of renewable energy which can be applied
Get your tunnel ready for Winter, learn COLDS & FLUS
on a small scale - wind energy, hydro energy,
goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses for yonks. solar heating, solar electricity, wood fuel about winter production, salad and herb WITH OSCAR PHOENIX
From the 10 litres of Raw Milk under Silke’s and evaluate their pros and cons. We will plants that thrive during the winter. Plan
instruction everybody will make 1kg of Hard your rotation, revise your layout and get SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER 2021
then focus on solar electricity (PV), which
Cows’ milk cheese along with a soft cheese. has long been hampered by high cost, but loads of ideas to get you through the 10.00AM - 4.00PM
has now become very competitive. Different winter months. Practical hands-on sessions.
HRCF2 €70.00
THE ORGANIC CENTRE’S systems will be introduced and discussed; This talk and workshop will cover remedies
SUPPER CLUB grid-connected with and without battery REALIGN WITH MOTHER found in most kitchens, and other useful
storage; off-grid; combination with
THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2021 other energy sources; quality, prices EARTH plants to support and protect ourselves
7.00PM - 10.00PM from the common cold and flu viruses. In
and maintenance of components; WITH AOIFE VALLEY the practical (afternoon) session we will
guidelines for appropriate system layout. be making cold and flu treating infusions
We will also wire up a small PV system SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2021
THERAPEUTIC (off-grid), that may be permanently included 10.00AM - 4.00PM
and syrups. Again, all recipes, ingredients
and necessary sundries will be supplied.
HORTICULTURE in a structure at the Organic Centre. RWME €70.00
WITH CAITRIONA KELLY A day of simple nature-based spiritual practices HOMEOPATHIC PLANTS
SATURDAY 30 & SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER
WINTER FRUIT & PRUNING to focus and clarify the mind, awaken wisdom WITH DR JAN MELIA
WITH PHIL WHEAL and cultivate compassion for all species. SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER 2021
2021
SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2021 10.00AM - 4.00PM
10.00AM - 4.00PM
10.00AM - 4.00PM SOUL PLAN HFA €70.00
TH €340.00
Certificated in Therapeutic Horticulture WFP €70.00 WITH OSCAR PHOENIX A focus on plant remedies to support physical
(Thrive Accredited) Learn how to prune your fruit trees during SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2021 and emotional well-being. This workshop will
Introduction to Social and Therapeutic the Winter and propagate your own stock. provide you with everything you need to use
By the end of the day you will have the 10.00AM - 4.00PM homoeopathy for yourself/family.
Horticulture; what it is, how it’s used and
why it’s so effective as a therapeutic skills to make informed pruning decisions SP2 €70.00
on a wide range of trees. Get introduced to
medium. This course is suitable for anyone unusual fruiting plants like Sea Buckthorn,
We are all spiritual beings in physical form CHRISTMAS MARKET
with an interest in Nature-based incarnate on earth. Prior to this we were at
nuts and hybrids like loganberries. Learn SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER 2021
interventions, as well as those working in the how to plant a forest garden and landscape source as pure Love energy and our Souls
chose the aspects or experiences for this life. 12 - 4PM
areas of social inclusion, education, health with fruiting plants. Our orchard & forest
and well-being. You will learn to understand garden is your classroom for the day! So given options the soul chose the lesson
and know how to apply the principles and or Karma we as individuals will experience,
practice of social and therapeutic the talents to overcome these lesson, and
horticulture. You will gain an insight into the SCIENCE WEEK AT THE OC the goals to aspire to. The purpose of life
role of a horticultural therapist, begin to 8 - 15 NOVEMBER 2021 is to experience earth and to incrementally
design a client centred social and Access a higher state of consciousness.
DETAILS WILL BE ON THE WEBSITE.
therapeutic horticulture programme, and
understand the importance of assessment,
horticultural programming and planning for
garden projects. To book or for more information visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
24 25Seeds Listings
ARTICHOKE, GLOBE BEANS, FRENCH DWARF
IMPERIAL STAR (10) ARIS €2.50 MARONA (60) BFMR €2.50
Improved Green Globe type which can be Very early, long-podded round hulled bean
grown as an annual or perennial. to replace Speedy. This variety will produce
Up to 8 good sized buds per plant. well even in dry seasons and is suitable for
inside and outside use.
AUBERGINE
MAXI (60) BFMX €2.50
BLACK BEAUTY (50) AUBB €2.50 Medium green, early, with round oval pods.
Traditional, open pollinated variety Vigorous and weather tolerant. Beans are
dating back to the 1800’s. Dark glossy, oval held above the leaves for easy picking.
fruits up to 12 cm in length.
HELIOS (60) BFHL €2.50
LONG PURPLE (50) AULP €2.50 Tasty yellow variety. Round yellow beans
Fine, open pollinated variety available as grow up to 18 cm long on robust plants.
Organic seed. Produces a good crop of long, High yielding.
black, pear shaped fruit.
PURPLE TEEPEE (60) BFPT €2.50
BEANS, BROAD Early-main crop purple-podded variety with
good crops of round, stringless and tasty
beans which turn green on cooking.
SUPERAQUADULCE (35)BBSA €3.00
Improved Aquadulce type for autumn sowing
to give the earliest crops. High yielding with BEANS, FRENCH CLIMBING
good sized tasty beans. Can be spring sown.
BLAUHILDE (60) BFBH €2.50
Long, oval, purple pods which stay tender even
HANGDOWN GREEN (35)BBHD €3.00 when quite large. Definitely one of the best
This bean has become our favourite for climbers. Grow indoors or outside.
performance and taste. A long-podded,
main-crop green seeded bean. Sow from early
spring. COBRA (60) BFCO €2.50
Professional quality bean with long round pods
which remain very straight. Long cropping
RATIO (35) BBRO €3.00 period. Vigorous, stringless and resistant to
New, high-yielding, tasty, white seeded bean. BMV 1.
It has a multi-branched slightly short habit so
is high yielding and resistant to falling over.
Illustrated by Ciaran Hussey
For more information and products visit:
www.theorganiccentre.ie/shop or give us a call on +353 (0)71 985 4338
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26 27BRUSSELS SPROUTS CABBAGE, AUTUMN/WINTER
HELDA (60) BFHE €2.50 BULLS BLOOD (200) NAUTIC F1 (25) BSNA €2.50 (Sow Apr - May. Plant out Jun - Jul. Cut Winter)
Large flat pods of superb quality. The taste BEBU €2.50 Harvest early October to late November
is great and they remain stringless until DEADON F1 (50) CADN €3.50
Grown for crimson salad leaves that are from a May transplant. Tasty round button January King type Hybrid giving solid heads
quite large. Resistant to bean mosaic virus. sprouts.
sweet, tasty and strikingly attractive. Roots with dark green, red-tinged outer leaves and
Ht.7ft. can be eaten when young. Popular as an yellow internal colour. Peppery yet sweet
ornamental plant in the border. DORIC F1 (25) BSDO €3.50 taste.
GOLDEN GATE (60) BFGG €2.50 Excellent sprout for Christmas. Does not
Bright attractive flat, golden-yellow beans. DETROIT GLOBE (200) grow too tall so good for exposed sites. DOTTENFELDER (100) CADD €2.50
Excellent French bean produces heavy crops Round buttons with fine flavour. A favourite of ours. Large firm white winter
BEDG €2.50 Crops Nov-February.
of white seed pods over a long period. RHS cabbage which stores very well. Can be used
Award of Garden Merit. High standard main crop variety giving good cooked or for coleslaw.
sized roots of fine texture and flavour. IDEMAR (60) BSID €2.50
New Medium-tall brussel sprout that has
BEANS, RUNNER GOLDEN (200) been bred for its flavour. Evenly distributed,
slightly oval sprouts for harvest from
CABBAGE, SAVOY
ENORMA (30) BREN €2.50 BEGD €2.50 mid-November through December.
Interesting colour variation. Flavoursome VORBOTE 3/HILMAR (100)
A heavy cropper with long smooth pods and a CAVO €2.50
variety with golden flesh which does not
favourite of ours and of professional growers. Unique, very early Savoy. Slightly pointed,
bleed on cooking. Many prefer the taste of
this variety. CABBAGE, SPRING deep-green heads with fine taste. Sow Jan
WHITE EMERGO (30) BRWE €2.50 (Sow July - Sept, Transplant Sept - Oct, Cut in Spring) -March to crop from May throughout the
summer. Can also be sown later for autumn/
White seeded and white flowering variety which JANNIS (200)
EXPRESS (50) CAEX €2.50 winter harvest.
are said to suffer less bird damage. Lovely BEJA €2.50 Express is a pointed cabbage which can
traditional taste and texture. Improved selection of Boltardy Specially VERTUS (300)
be harvested in spring from a late summer
develeoped by organic seed breeders in sowing. It can also be sown sown in spring CAVE €2.50
SCARLET EMPEROR (30) BRSE €2.50 Germany. Has performed extremely well for to harvest in the late summer. It is fast Our most popular Savoy; Vertus is a medium
us for several seasons. Good resistance to growing with firm compact heads. late variety with round flattish heads. Leaves
Traditional favourite with a slightly rough bolting so sow from March in mild areas.
texture and an excellent flavour. are medium green, well blistered and frost
Fine tasting globe shaped roots.
CABBAGE, SUMMER/AUTUMN hardy.
(Sow Feb - April. Harvest June - Nov)
BEETROOT BROCCOLI
CARAFLEX F1 (35) CACX €3.50 RED CABBAGE
ALVRO MONO (200) PURPLE SPROUTING EARLY (300)
Fast growing pointed cabbage. Professional RED DRUMHEAD (250)
BEAM €2.50 BRPE €2.50 standard, high quality cabbages can be CARC €2.50
Very early mono-germ type giving round, The most popular variety of broccoli for produced throughout the summer and into
Good for pickling as well as eating raw in
smooth roots. Can be pickled whole when garden use. Succulent purple spears are autumn. salads or can be cooked like green cabbage.
young. produced in abundance from mid-March.
NAGELS (100) CANG €2.50 RODYNDA (100)
BARBIETOLA DI CHIOGGIA (200) SANTEE F1 (35) Very fast growing round head cabbage CARO €2.50
BECH €2.50 BRBO €3.50 for use early and throughout the season. Short stemmed red cabbage which keeps
Santee has been developed to give a whole Uniform small –medium heads about very well. This has been well proven amongst
Mild flavoured Italian beet with pink skin and 1—1.3 kg. ready in 60 days from a March organic growers on the continent.
new season to purple sprouting, Sow Feb to
white flesh with attractive pink rings. Very transplant.
May for high yields of tasty spears from June
sweet taste.
to Nov.
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