Chris Smith
Lecturer on the following courses:
Chris Smith has been growing organic vegetables and herbs in Westport for 20 years.
Promoting Organic Gardening, Horticulture and a Sustainable Lifestyle - Ag cur chun cinn saothrú orgánach agus saol inmarthana
What's New
New date for "Working with Horses" in Co. Clare
The course "Working with Horses" in Co.Clare with Jim Cronin, scheduled for Saturday 31st July had to be cancelled.
Slugs will not like our discount! Summer sale at the Organic Centre
Ferramol Slug pellets are now available at €7.
Dry Stone Wall construction - the real deal - next course 14th and 15th of August
Participants on this highly recommended course will build a dry stone wall from foundation level to the finioshed capping stage.
Garden Party Programme Sunday 18th July
11.30 Guided tours, staff and students on growing vegetables, herbs, pest and diseases, weed control, composting. Special Feature on Growing in Polytunnels
Joy Larkcom confirmed for The Organic Centre Garden Party on Sunday 18th July.
We are delighted to announce renowned organic gardener and author of the famous book "Grow your own vegetables", Joy Larkcom as guest speaker at our garden party.
"1 years seeding is 7 years weeding" therefore get to know your weeds on a 1-day course with Ingrid Foley on Saturday 10th July.
Weeds can be a serious problem in any garden. They compete for plant nutrients and water in the soil and space and light above the ground.
Summer Course for Teachers - Organic Gardening in Schools July 5th - 9th
The Organic Centre in conjunction with the Sligo Education Centre invites teachers to the summer course: "How to create an organic garden in your school" with sessions on
New Vegan Cooking Course with Mike Harris Sunday 11th July 2010
Mike will cover all aspects of vegan cooking and demonstrate and cook breakfast, dinner and delicious cholesterol free vegan desserts for participants to sample and taste. €90.
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