The Organic Centre 2010 Catalog - Ireland

2011 Programme
& Seed Catalogue

LET'S GROW TOGETHER
...PLUS COURSES IN COOKING, GREEN BUILDING,
www.theorganiccentre.ie
NATURAL ENERGY & CRAFT
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2011 Programme & Seed Catalogue

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CONTENTS OPENING TIMES

Welcome/ Why a course at The Organic Centre? . . . . . . . 3 Daily from 10am - 5pm
12th Feb – 27th Nov 2011
Visit the Organic Centre Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Helen Pinoff, Rossinver. Printed on recycled paper by EPS.
Other times by appointment.

Eco-Shop and Online Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Admission fee for the gardens
Seasonal Organic Transplants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 €4, concession €2, children
Schools Programme and other Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 and Friends of the centre
Training & Weekend Course Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 free (bring your Friends card)
Professional & Commercial Courses, FETAC Level 5 . . . . . 8 The Organic Centre
Community Food Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
Course Programme 2011 Leitrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 T +353 (0)71 985 4338
Co. Clare Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 F +353 (0)71 985 4343
Co. Wicklow Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 E info@theorganiccentre.ie
Our Lecturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 www.theorganiccentre.ie
Course Programme Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 & 39
Seed & Other Goods Catalogue 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Organic Centre is
a member of the Irish
2011 Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centrefold Environmental Network
Get involved - become a Friend of The Organic Centre and support

the development of a national network of organic gardeners.
BECOMING A FRIEND ENTITLES YOU TO:
• Free admission to the centre and all events By becoming a Friend you support the
• Free advice and information on request long term future of The Organic Centre as
• 10% discount on courses and all shop, a resource centre for organic growing.
online and seed purchases Family membership: €60
• Invitation to an exclusive Friends’ Day Individual membership: €40
• A quarterly newsletter
Have you ever considered using your skills and talents to volunteer?
Volunteering has a meaningful and positive impact on the work we do at the Centre.
There are many benefits to both the volunteer and of course to supporting us!
Please see our website or contact Karen Shanley at The Organic Centre for further
information. “It’s a joy to donate my time and skills here!” (A current Volunteer)
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Cookbook - A collection of vibrant images and delicious recipes, created

by local people who grow their own vegetables within Ireland’s thriving network
of community gardens. Order a copy now for only €4.95 (GTCB)
Women’s Organic Horticulture Training Project DVD - The inspiring story of
two groups of women moving from gardening, cooking and working together
to the launch of their own organic vegetable business. €4.95 (GDVD)
PL US A fresh, environmentally
informed approach offering...
• Landscaping Services
• Gardening Services
• Polytunnel Installation
• Community Garden Set Up & Tuition
• School Garden Set Up & Tuition
(including willow structures)
• Allotment Set Up & Planning
• Environmental Consultancy
Call ‘Your friendly, local experts’

now for a FREE quotation on
00353 (0)71 985 4338
Let’s grow together

Growing our own food connects us to the soil by creating our own gardens. It provides
us with fresh, healthy and nutritious vegetables, herbs & fruits and reduces our
food bills and our carbon food print.
New in 2011 is our complete garden course at Festina Lente in Bray and a revised 4 day
garden course in Clare. We have 2 new Natural Cosmetics workshops and new courses in
“Cooking without gluten, dairy, yeast and sugar” and “Soups, dips and breads”. Many courses
like “Introduction to wind turbines” have been revised and refined. The “Flower Day” in
September is a new event and watch out for our exciting new summer programme,
especially our “Cook and Surf Weekends” and “Family Afternoons”.
We have reduced our prices to make our courses affordable to everyone. All our
garden complete courses are especially good value. Courses with the symbol
shown on the right indicate samples and plants for tasting or to take home.
I look forward to seeing you at the centre in 2011
Best wishes
Hans Wieland
Why a course at The Organic Centre?

Since 1997 we have been offering courses in a participant centered environment that
inspires life long learning in a non-competitive setting. We get consistent positive
feedback from course participants.
You will benefit from:

• Extensive gardens and polytunnels for learning and enjoyment
• Expert lecturers with vast experience in their chosen fields
• Up to date course materials and handouts based on our own experience & research
• Our Eco-Shop with organic seeds, tools, books and seasonal transplants
You will enjoy

• Organic tea, coffee and scones in the morning and organic soup, sandwiches and
salads for lunch from the Grass Roof Café with fresh and seasonal ingredients from
the gardens
• A local eco-tourism network for accommodation, restaurants and activities
• A place to meet like-minded people and make new friends
• A great day out in the West in Lovely Leitrim
The Organic Centre is currently supported by FAS, Leitrim Integrated Development Company,
Pobal (Community Services Programme), Leitrim Enterprise Board and the HSE West.
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Visit The Organic Centre Gardens

learn & enjoy
Our display gardens, incorporating vegetable beds, polytunnels, orchard and forest garden
reveal the combined efforts of our gardeners, students and volunteers. Be inspired by our
impressive variety of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit all grown organically. We show
our organic crop rotation as you view the gardens throughout the seasons. Learn how to
make your polytunnel as productive as possible, stroll along our fruiting hedge or through
the Native Woodland. Enjoy a picnic in the yellow meadow and let your children explore
our discovery trail and playground. See various ways of composting, get ideas for willow
sculpting and learn about green manures. Our gardeners are happy to harvest fresh
seasonal vegetables for you while you are visiting!
Entrance to gardens is €4, children and friends are free, concession €2.
Why Grow Organic?

• You can grow without pesticides • Protects wildlife and enhances
and herbicides biodiversity
• It is GMO-free • You improve soil fertility
• It provides you with healthy, nutritious • Local and organic grown food means
and seasonal food low carbon footprint
• Nothing beats the taste of truly fresh food
The Eco-Shop at the Centre & online

WWW.THEORGANICCENTRE.IE
The Eco-Shop sells a huge range of organic seeds, selected books, tools, compost and
seasonal organic vegetables and our own vegetable & herb transplants.
We also offer a range of eco-friendly and fair-trade products for your
kitchen, home and garden. Some of our best selling items are: Green
manures, wheatgrass grain, sprouting seeds and seed potatoes! All our
shop staff are experienced gardeners and are happy to assist in helping
you choose the best seeds, tools and books to suit your needs.
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Seasonal Organic Transplants

at The Organic Centre
As part of new developments at The Organic Centre we now offer
organic transplants at the centre's Eco-Shop in Rossinver and at Sligo
Farmer’s Market. We offer seasonal vegetable seedlings from mixed salads
to tomatoes. Our transplants are raised in peat free soil under optimum
conditions, giving you a higher success rate of growing and we have chosen
tried and tested, high yielding varieties. The bigger cell size of our trays
guarantees a healthier head start for the plants. Best of all and to make sure
your transplants mature and provide you with healthy organic produce we
provide you with growing instructions.
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Other Services provided by

The Organic Centre
SEED - THE NEW NATIONAL ORGANIC SCHOOLS GARDEN PROGRAMME
The Organic Centre, Sonairte Ecology Centre, The Irish Seed Savers Association
and Kerry Earth Education Project have just launched a new national network
to offer advice and services on organic school gardens to teachers, children
and parents. Ask for brochure!
Summer Course for Teachers 4th – 8th JULY 2011

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” – 5th year running.
For bookings for this week long course contact:
Sligo Education Centre, Ballinode, Sligo T 071 9138700 E info@sec.itsligo.ie
For information on the course content from The Organic Centre, please e-mail:
info@theorganiccentre.ie or visit www.theorganiccentre.ie
We also offer 1-day courses on Organic Gardening in Schools (see course programme).
Get down and get dirty - TEAM BUILDING DAYS & TAILOR MADE WORKSHOPS FOR
• community groups • active age groups and both
• garden clubs • private and public sector organisations
• schools and colleges
We offer the widest range of environmental, organic and craft courses anywhere in Ireland
and The Organic Centre venue and our extensive gardens provide a peaceful yet
stimulating atmosphere. Our vegetarian Grass Roof Café can cater for all groups.
• Guided tours (1½ hours) around the (includes light vegetarian lunch and
centre grounds €8/person, €5/students tea/coffee on arrival)
• Half day workshops and team building • Outreach talks and presentations €50/hr
days (min 10 people) €40/person plus expenses
(includes light vegetarian lunch and • Venue hire: Half day €60, full day €120
tea/coffee on arrival) (Catering prices on request)
• Full day workshops and team building • One to one advisory sessions €50/hr and
days (min. 10 people) €79/person €30/hr for Friends of the Centre.
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Training and Weekend Course Information

COURSE FEES: All 1-day courses are €79 pp and all 2-day courses are €155 inclusive.
Payments must be made in full and in advance to secure a place. (Extra cost for materials
applies to a few courses!)
COURSE TIMES: If not otherwise stated courses run from 10am sharp to 5pm. Catering
(included in your course fee): Complimentary tea/coffee and fresh organic scones served
from 9.30am. Light organic vegetarian lunch (soup, sandwiches, salads and dips) from
The Grass Roof Café from 1–2pm. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements!
BOOKING PROCEDURE
• online booking service on our website www.theorganiccentre.ie
• with your credit card over the phone +353 (0)71 985 4338
• booking form which can be found in the centrefold of this booklet
Following full payment we will send you a confirmation letter with a list of local
accommodation, a map and what to do in the area.
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS: For cancellations made at least 2 weeks prior to the course date
you will be refunded the full amount (minus €10 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.
OUTDOOR COURSES: A large number of our courses involve outdoor activities or at least a
tour of the gardens, so please come with appropriate rainproof gear and Wellingtons.
“There is no such thing as bad weather – there is only bad clothing!”
GREEN TRANSPORT TO THE ORGANIC CENTRE: Unfortunately public transport to The Organic
Centre is not available. To reduce the impact on our environment we recommend to all our
visitors and course participants to car pool if possible. Please indicate with your booking if
you want to share transport and we can release your contact details to other course participants
from your area to make travel arrangements together. We are a member of the local ecotourism
network and some of our events are approved by the Greenbox. See www.greenbox.ie
Colour Legend
Growing, Food Production, Gardening Arts & Crafts
Cooking, Preserving, Health Special Events at the Organic Centre
Natural Energy & Green Building Seeds, Books & Other Goods
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Professional and Commercial Courses and Training in 2011

We know increased organic production can only be achieved through highly practical
professional training. We also believe Community Food Projects can be a gateway to
production for farmers’ markets. Organic School Gardens can help develop a real food
culture and stimulate entrepreneurship in food production amongst our young people. We
believe our various training and education programmes will play an increasingly significant
role in the development of the sector. We very much support the government’s target of
5% for organic farming for 2012 and the commitment to supporting local farmers markets
and local food production.
ORGANIC HORTICULTURAL TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS

We provide project training and project management for
environmental projects, community groups, employment schemes,
allotments and community gardens and have just published “Growing
Communities - Good Practice in Community Food Gardens”.
Please call Andy or Hans for a consultation or quotation if you
are interested.
FULL TIME TRAINING IN ORGANIC HORTICULTURE 2011

Our full-time training programme is now in its second decade and we aim to continue to
deliver a broad and practically orientated course, equipping learners to gain the skills to
find employment in the organic sector or to start their own business. This year's full time,
FAS sponsored L.T.I. Programme will run from February 2011 to February 2012.
It will comprise of 8 FETAC level 5 modules, blending both practical and theoretical skills.
There are 5 horticultural modules: Organic Food Crops, Organic Crop Protection,
Organic Soil Management, Principles of Organic Plant Growth and Organic Conversion,
plus 3 general modules: Work Experience (1 month work placement), Communications,
Start Your Own Business/ I.T. Skills.
Successful completion of all 8 modules and proficiency in all will lead to a FETAC award in
Organic Horticulture, and can qualify to access to third level education.
Further information on course content and practicalities can be obtained by contacting the
coordinator at the Centre: 071 985 4338. Applications for 2011 should be addressed to FAS,
Ballytivnan, Sligo, Tel: 071 915 9595
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COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECT – SUPPORTED BY HSE WEST

A joint venture between the HSE and The Organic Centre since 2004
Incorporating the first Community Garden at a 3rd Level Institution – Sligo IT
Would you like to learn how to grow organic vegetables at a venue in the community?
Have you 2 free hours during the week?
...The Community Food Project could be for you!
By joining this project you will not only learn how to produce organic vegetables and fruit,
you will also be able to cut cost, learn about the health benefits of fruit and vegetables
and learn how to prepare and cook fresh produce.
An experienced gardener from The Organic Centre will guide you through the growing
season and a cooking instructor will show you exciting new ways to cook what you have
grown. Participants will be charged only €40 for the full course.
Places are limited. For information and booking contact The Organic Centre at
071 985 4338, or send an email to: info@theorganiccentre.ie
Also available at The Organic Centre:

• Growing in Confidence a How-to Guide to Community Food Projects
• Evaluation reports “Growing in Confidence” (2005), “Putting down roots” (2006),
“Growing in Confidence” (2007)
• Advisory sessions in setting up a Community Food project
• How to become a community gardener, 1-day training courses
What others say about us:

“The Organic Centre is at the forefront of using gardening as a tool for peace and reconciliation
in Ireland… A community garden provides a non-threatening setting to develop cooperation and
mutual understanding.” (Sustainable Food Guide NI)
Speaking about the Organic Centre’s seasonal courses The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide says:
“Their timeliness and the Centre’s forward planning are so important for good food and
sustainability in Ireland.”
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Course Programme 2011

Seaweed Courses by Dr Prannie Rhatigan at The Organic Centre
Cooking with Seaweeds in Season - An introduction to the seaweeds
in season with demonstrations, tastings & a guided seaweed walk.
Prannie Rhatigan, author of the award winning book Irish Seaweed Kitchen will give
two cooking with seaweed courses during 2011. These will be organised as part of
an outreach programme at Neantog in Cliffoney, Co. Sligo. A detailed programme
and dates will be available at www.theorganiccentre.ie and at www.prannie.com
The Complete Organic Garden Course 2011 - revised 1 day €79, 5 days €325
with Ingrid Foley and Organic Centre staff (Each day can be booked individually)
The best course to successfully grow your own vegetables. From February to June participants
will be working and learning in their own garden plot and sharing space in a polytunnel
growing a range of vegetables and basic kitchen herbs. Expertly guided by Ingrid Foley
they will also benefit from seeing the Spring/Summer season unfold in the Organic Centre
gardens. New this year will be a short session on preserving in June. Book early!
February 12th Saturday
Day 1 (CGL1): Introduction to the centre, tour of the gardens, crop planning, rotation,
ground preparation, lazy beds, demonstration of tools.
March 12th Saturday
Day 2 (CGL2): Soils, soil fertility management, green manures, composting,
sowing in the polytunnel and outside garden.
April 9th Saturday
Day 3 (CGL3): Growing in polytunnels (site selection, erection, crops and rotation),
bed preparations and sowings in outside course garden.
May 7th Saturday
Day 4 (CGL4): Pest and disease control, pricking out, planting, sowing in garden & polytunnel.
June 25th Saturday
Day 5 (CGL5): Weed management, new: includes short preserving session.
The Complete Organic Garden - Day 1 February 12th Saturday €79

with Ingrid Foley CGL1
Introduction to the centre, tour of the gardens, crop planning, rotation, ground
preparation, lazy beds, demonstration of tools.
“As usual lots of great information, practical advice and lots of fun.”
Trees and Woodlands

an introduction to the world of trees and woodlands
February 12th Saturday €40
IWTW
with Steven Meyen (This course is run in association with Teagasc)
You would like to plant trees but don’t know which one to choose? You have a small
woodland but you're wondering what to do? Steven Meyen, Teagasc will help you.
At the end of this course, you will be able to recognise, plant and care for many of our local
trees, you will know how to encourage more wildlife into your woodland and what to do
when planning a woodland. Grants may even be available to help you on your way!
This is a hands-on course and most of the day will be spent out in the healthy Leitrim air.
Bring your raincoat, wellingtons and gloves – just in case.
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Organic Gardening for Beginners – Grow your own food February 19th Saturday €79
with Dennis Hawke OGB1
Growing your own food has seen a revival in recent years and Dennis will equip you with all
the information necessary to grow a wide range of highly nutritious organic vegetables at
home. The day includes planning your garden, ground preparation, rotation, soil fertility
management and composting. Dennis will explain specific requirements for common
garden vegetables. Practical sessions on ground preparation, sowing and propagation will
be given and participants take handouts and a seed tray home to get started. Participants
will greatly benefit from the various established kitchen and training gardens at the centre
and the vast knowledge of an expert lecturer.
“Wonderful atmosphere here, its always a good place to visit and learn.”
Detox and Rejuvenate your Body inside and out February 19th Saturday €79
with Gaby Wieland DRYB
If you want to detox and need guidance and advice you can choose from the possibility of
a one day detox to several days or juice fasting. Gaby will talk you through timetables and
will give recipes and demonstrations how to prepare your detox food. Recipes will include
living foods to put tone back into skin and muscles. Learn from Gaby’s experience as a
Naturopath and nutritional adviser.
Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction February 26th Saturday €79

with Dennis Hawke GPI1
A polytunnel is the best addition to any garden. It provides early season produce like early
potatoes and spring onions. You can grow more exotic vegetable crops like tomatoes,
cucumbers, peppers and aubergines and herbs like coriander, basil and tarragon. A polytunnel
also extends the season for many crops and provides something to harvest all year round.
A tour of the centre’s many tunnels will show various sizes and give advice on how to erect
a tunnel. We will also cover ground preparation, growing systems and rotation,
propagation and soil fertility management, pest and disease prevention and control.
“Excellent overall information ideal for first time polytunnel grower.”
Grafting Workshop
Take the Graft out of Grafting and make your own fruit trees
February 26th Saturday €79
GWS1
with Phil Wheal
Propagating your own fruit trees can not only be a rewarding hobby but will greatly reduce
the costs of creating your own orchard or starting a nursery. Phil will ‘demystify’ grafting
and give you hands on experience of techniques for grafting and budding apple, pear, plum
and cherry trees. We will look at the varieties of available rootstocks and learn to propagate
our own. And best of all participants will take some of their own grafted trees home.
Organic Gardening for Beginners – Grow your own food March 5th Saturday €79
See Feb 19th for details.
2011 calendar, stunning pictures

of Irish gardens, veg sowing dates,
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Living Willow Structure March 5th Saturday and 6th Sunday €155
with Paul Finch LWS1
Willow can be used to make a variety of low cost structures from a living play area for
children with willow domes to a fedge (fence/hedge) and a seating alcove and sculptures.
Paul will demonstrate planting techniques, weaving and show how to make supports for
climbing plants. Participants will visit the willow nursery at the centre. This is a practical
hands-on course and participants will finish a project over the 2 days. Highly recommended
and will not be repeated.
The Complete Organic Garden - Day 2 March 12th Saturday €79

Soils, soil fertility management, composting, sowing in the polytunnel and outside garden.
POTATO DAY 2011 (from 11am – 5pm) March 13th Sunday

Our annual celebration of the humble spud includes displays, guided tours, information on
planting, blight control and varieties and a coping session. The Grass Roof Café will serve
potato dishes and the Eco-Shop will sell seed potatoes. Dave Langford’s potato collection
with more than 150 varieties will be on show plus a few surprises.
More information and programme on www.theorganiccentre.ie
The Complete Polytunnel Course:

Spring – Summer - Autumn workshops - Revised
1 day €79
3 days €200
by Craig Sands (Days can be booked individually)
March 19th Saturday (CPLC)
Early produce, gardening all year round and growing tender crops are the most important
reasons for protected cropping. The workshops are designed to guide you through the year
enabling you to make best and most efficient use of your polytunnel and harvest lots of
produce. Benefit from the experience of more than 10 years of polytunnel growing at
The Organic Centre.
March 19th Saturday - Spring workshop (CPL1)
Includes a session on putting up a polytunnel. Preparing, planning and sowing
for the year, layout of a tunnel. Also harvesting overwinter salads.
June 18th Saturday - Summer workshop (CPL2)
Maintenance in the summer: ventilation, watering, pests & diseases, planting out. Special
summer crops: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, basil.
September 3rd Saturday - Autumn workshop (CPL3)
Management during the autumn and winter, side shooting, harvesting, planning and
sowing for winter crops. Revision on layout and tour of the centre’s polytunnels.
BORDER PLANTS
FOR SALE
...some special and
unusual varieties
Call Jill Scott on

048 6638 6938
Belcoo,
Co. Fermanagh
(unwanted flower pots
are always welcome)
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Come and view our range of Environmentally

Friendly Horticultural & Garden Products
• Garden Bark
• Coloured Mulches/Chips (Red, Brown & Black)
• Topsoil
• Vegetable Growing Soil
• Tree & Hedge Planting Mix
• Percolation Soil
Open to the public 8am- 5pm *You collect or we deliver*

Trade enquiries welcome.
Enviro Grind operate a Department of Agriculture,

Fisheries & Food approved Composting Facility.
For all enquiries, please contact:
T 07198 61772 E info@envirogrindltd.com

Donegal Road, Pettigo, Co. Donegal
www.envirogrindltd.com
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Grow Your Own Fruit - revised

Spring, Summer & Winter workshops
1 day €79
3 days €200
by Phil Wheal (Days can be booked individually)
Non organic fruits are sprayed many times with herbicides and pesticides during production
and organic fruit is often imported from far away. Solution: Do it yourself. How?
Phil will show you!
Apples, pears, plums, strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries, nuts and a whole
range of delicious fruit that may not be so familiar can all be easily grown if you do the
right things at the right time.
March 19th Saturday
Grow your own Fruit – Spring Workshop (GFL1)
What to plant – choosing and sourcing the right plants. How to plant – proper planting
techniques. Where to plant – finding the best site. Feeding and protecting your plants –
fertilizers and mulches.
July 2nd Saturday
Grow your own Fruit – Summer Workshop (GFL2)
Harvesting and storing your fruit crop. Bird protection, pest and disease control.
Companion planting and summer pruning. Growing under glass and polytunnels.
November 26th Saturday
Grow your own Fruit – Winter Workshop (GFL3)
Pruning and propagating your own stock. Unusual fruiting plants. Forest gardens and
landscaping with fruiting plants.
Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction March 26th Saturday €79

See Feb 26th for details.
Grains, Breads & Sourdough

more than just a baking course
March 26th Saturday €79
GBS1
with Gaby Wieland
This is much more than just a baking course! You will learn about oats, wheat, barley, spelt,
quinoa, rye and many more grains. Gaby will show how to mill your own flour and make
your own sprouts.
You will bake with spelt and Gaby will give a step-by-step guide to successful sourdough
baking. Gluten-free options and how to make mineral cake will be demonstrated. Grain-
mills will be displayed, recipes given and samples provided.
Gardening in Small Spaces, Urban Gardens

and Containers - revised
March 27th Sunday €79
GSSU
with Ingrid Foley
Would you like to grow your own organic vegetables and herbs but feel you don't have
the space? This course will teach you how to utilise even the smallest space and you will
learn how to produce salads, herbs, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and carrots.
Areas covered will be: varieties for container growing, choosing the correct compost,
watering, plant feeding and maintenance.
A practical session will demonstrate different containers from terra cotta pots to dustbins
and also include sowing and how to set up watering and feeding methods.
“Excellent course, highly recommended, gave me plenty to work on.”
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Organic Gardening for Beginners – Grow your own Food April 2nd Saturday €79
See Feb 19th for details
Timberframed Post+Beam Construction for Self-Builders April 2nd Saturday €79

(Walter Segal method) TPBC
with Burhard Herrmann
From the perspective of a self-builder turned builder, the course will explain the basic
principles and stages building your own home using post + beam construction according
to the Walter Segal method.
Aspects like planning + design, foundations, frame-making and raising, composition of
floors, walls and the roof using different materials will be covered. Also a short visit to
a house built with the Segal method is planned.
The Complete Organic Garden - Day 3 April 9th Saturday €79

Growing in polytunnels (site selection, erection, crops and rotation),
bed preparations and sowings in outside course garden.
Basket Making April Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th €155*

with Alison Fitzgerald *Plus small charge for materials BMF1
Frame baskets are strong and elegantly curved and once the basic framework is set up
it is not complicated to fill in the basket with fine willow. Beginners are recommended to
try small, shallow baskets first e.g. a sciathog (small shield). Deeper baskets take longer to
make but handles can be incorporated or added afterwards. The course will include the
making of hoops and how to split and shave thick sticks for ribs and you will take your
basket home.
Cooking for your Blood Type April 10th Sunday €79

with Gaby Wieland C4BT
How to put “Eat right for your blood type” into action. Participants will learn how to cook
for their blood type, including different approaches to apply the blood type diet to meet
their individual needs. Learn which are your individual super (beneficial) foods, which
foods to avoid, suitable food substitutes and meal planning. We will prepare a tailor made
lunch suited to all blood types.
We will explore online resources, suitable cookbooks & other specific books to address
lifestyle and diet changes. Recipes and information will be provided in handouts.
Organic Gardening in Schools April 16th Saturday €79

with Ciara Barrett OGS1
Aimed specifically at teachers and parents who wish to set up organic gardens in schools.
The course combines practical activities and theory with lots of ideas how to work with
children and teenagers in an outdoor environment. Ciara will also present a garden
calendar detailing the various activities that can be carried out throughout the school year.
A short trip to a local school garden is included.
“Ciara is a very clear presenter, natural teacher and enthusiastic gardener.”
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Cheese Making - revised April 16th Saturday & 17th Sunday €155
with Hans and Gaby Wieland *Plus small charge for materials CHM1
The only such course in the country covering all aspects of cheese making including
cultures, equipments and facilities. Day 1 will take you through the full production cycle of
a hard cheese. Day 2 revolves around the production of yoghurt and soft cheese, including
quark, fresh herb cheeses and cheese in oil, with hands-on experience in the production
process from start to a finished sample to take home. You can buy a starter kit on the day.
Includes tastings of various cheeses.
“Was really impressed by hands on and practical approach. Truly superb course, surpassed all
expectations.”
Reedbed Systems - Ecological and Cost Effective April 17th Sunday €79
by Ollan Herr RBS1
Water in Ireland will soon become costly. As well as reedbed systems, Ollan will also focus
on how to reduce water supply charges, recycling treated water for reuse, waste water
treatment and water reuse in residential, school and agricultural developments, the impact
of the EU Urban Waste Water Framework Directive.
This course is a thorough introduction to domestic reedbed design and installation as a cost
effective and ecological way to treat effluents, covering low cost/low impact composting
systems, septic tanks, composting chambers with flush toilets, grey water treatment
systems, reedbeds and constructed wetlands. Participants will receive basic information in
putting together a system for their house or farm. The operational wetland system at the
centre will also be visited.
Organic Gardening for Beginners – Grow your own Food April 30th Saturday €79
See Feb 19th for details
Soups, Dips and Breads April 30th Saturday €79

with Lynne Maguire N EW SDB1
What you may have tried and tasted as a course participant you can now learn how to cook
it yourself with Organic Centre chef Lynne Maguire.
Growing your own food is one thing, cooking is another skill and Lynne will show you easy
ways and recipes to cook delicious soups and dips with fresh, seasonal produce from your
own garden and bake delicious breads. You will also learn to plan your cooking ahead and
use your leftovers and thereby minimise time and waste in the kitchen.
The Complete Organic Garden - Day 4 May 7th Saturday €79

With Ingrid Foley CGL4
Pest and disease control, pricking out, planting, sowing in garden and polytunnel.
Beekeeping – an Introduction - revised May 7th Saturday €79

with Pat Finnegan BKI1
Want to eat your own honey? Learn how to get started with information on buying a hive
and colony, location of hives, equipment necessary, feeding and management, disease
prevention and control. The course will also cover harvesting and processing of produce
and an introduction to organic standards. Hives and all essential equipment will be on
show and demonstrated. Important notice: We will not be working with live bees!
“It’s rare to have a lecturer, who knows his subject, is expert und is so willing to share his knowledge.”
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Poultry for the Home (with a Farm Visit) May 8th Sunday €79
with Mary Luthers PHL1
As growing your own becomes increasingly popular, more and more gardeners are taking
the next logical step and joining the ranks of amateur poultry keepers, but where to start?
Mary will deal with all aspects of keeping poultry. After a morning session on breeds,
housing, feeding, rearing, laying, cockerels, record keeping and diseases, the afternoon will
be spend on Mary’s farm getting a hands-on-feel on what is takes to keep hens and look at
paddocks, fencing and security. Egg production for a farmers market will also be discussed.
“I thought the mix of classroom information and tour of the farm was extremely helpful,
inspiring and realistic.”
Garden Design – Create your own Piece of Paradise May 14th Saturday €79
with Phil Wheal GDPP
When it comes to designing our gardens, many of us settle for creating spaces that rigidly
define areas into vegetable, flowers, fruit etc. and then select landscaping plants from a
limited range of uninteresting species used in conventional landscape design that do little
either aesthetically or productively.
Blending elements of permaculture, organic and conventional garden design this course
aims to help you plan and create a garden that integrates the practical and aesthetic, using
a wide range of plants and materials. Whatever your budget or size of garden, from a
smallholding to an urban backyard you can create a productive, low maintenance space
that can fulfil the gardener and artist in you.
“I picked up loads of useful ideas.”
Discover Wild Herbs on your Doorstep May 14th Saturday €79

with Joerg Mueller DWH1
Ever heard of Coltsfoot, Sorrel, Lesser Celandine, Ground Ivy and Chickweed? You will be
amazed to discover all those “wild herbs and plants” you normally walk past and even be
more amazed that you can eat them or cook with them. Joerg will help you finding and
identifying many “wild herbs” that grow right on your doorstep and are commonly used in
Western herbal medicine and for culinary purposes. You will also learn how nutritious this
wild food is. Stinging Nettle e.g. is higher in protein and Vitamin C than spinach or Brussel
spouts. Participants will bring home a small notebook with collected species.
“An excellent course with a positive approach to get to know our weeds and wild herbs.”
Cooking without Gluten, Dairy, Yeast and Sugar May 21st Saturday €79
with Gaby Wieland N EW CWG1
Anyone with food intolerances or allergies, candida, chronic fatigue or other illnesses will
benefit from excluding wheat, gluten, yeast, sugar, dairy and saturated fats from their diet.
Gaby will introduce recipes without gluten, dairy, yeast and sugar, focused on whole,
unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits and gluten free grains. Learn about breakfast
options, lunch preparation and dinner suggestions, including menu plan, shopping list for
one week and what ingredients to have in the larder. Gaby will demonstrate some of the
recipes and you will be able to taste those. Handouts will be given.
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Living off Grid May 21st Saturday €79

with Rob Doyle LOG1
Ever been interested in being self-sufficient in electricity, got a small cottage or holiday
property and don’t want to connect to the grid? Rob will explore the various options for
living off the grid and for generating renewable energy, ie Hydro, wind and photovoltaic.
Shifting of various energy loads e.g. heating to other sources and energy efficiency and
how to make use of a finite amount of power will also be discussed. The aims of this course
are to give the participants an overview and a realistic knowledge of possibilities for living
off the grid. Includes a visit to an off grid cottage powered by hydro-power and wind.
Rob Doyle also gives courses on micro-hydro and wind turbines at the Organic Centre.
He has been living in an off-grid cottage (with most of the mod-cons) in North Leitrim for
the last 8 years.
BIODIVERSITY DAY – Guided Walks & Talks May 22nd Sunday

For programme www.theorganiccentre.ie
Dry Stone Wall Construction - The Real Deal May 28th Saturday & 29th Sunday €155
with Richard O’Gorman and Bob Wilson DSW1
After being introduced to principles and techniques in the classroom, participants will build
a dry stone wall from foundation level to the finished capping stage. The course includes
traditional dry stone methods of building garden features such as garden seats or raised
beds. Suitable for both the beginner and the more experienced person, allowing you to go
away and apply these techniques at home. Very popular – book early!
“Good camaraderie, participants worked well together, learned from each other as well as from
the brilliant tutor. Thank you Richard.“
Permaculture Garden Design – An Introduction June 11th Saturday €79

with Graham Strouts PCGD
Permaculture design aims to bring a variety of different plants together to work as a
self-sustaining and low maintenance whole. We will explore a variety of ways to apply
permaculture ideas to create a productive garden including: Using perennial edible plants
and vegetables, forest gardening and creating an instant mulch garden, edible landscaping.
Practical sessions in the afternoon in the centre’s forest garden.
Herbs for Life – Using Herbs Medicinally June 11th Saturday €79
with Gaby Wieland and Liz Longworth H4LM
This practical course is aimed at those who would like to broaden their knowledge of herbs
beyond culinary uses. While some culinary aspects will be included the main focus is on
medicinal herbs, cultivated and wild. A practical session on making tinctures and ointments
is included with samples to take home.
Food in the Nude - Raw Food Unwrapped June 18th Saturday €79
with Gaby Wieland RFC1
In this life enhancing course Gaby demonstrates how to make easy, mouth watering raw
food recipes. From Breakfast options like “Green Smoothie” and “Raw Granola” with
nutmilk, to lunch and dinner options, you will learn how to make your own raw spaghetti
with a range of different sauces and nut cheese, dehydrated burgers and crackers, wraps,
pestos, salads and delicious dessert options. We will prepare our own raw living lunch.
Recipes will be provided and information on tools for the raw food kitchen will be given.
“The day exceeded my expectations – it was excellent. I would like a follow on course.”
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The Complete Polytunnel Course - Summer Workshop June 18th Saturday €79
with Craig Sands CPL2
Maintenance in the summer: ventilation, watering, pests & diseases, planting out. Special
summer crops: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, basil.
The Complete Organic Garden - Day 5 June 25th Saturday €79

Weed management, green manures, salad crops, new: includes short preserving session.
Grow Your Own Fruit – Summer Workshop July 2nd Saturday €79
with Phil Wheal GFL2
Harvesting and storing your fruit crop. Bird protection, pest and disease control.
Companion planting and summer pruning. Growing under glass and polytunnels.
Dry Stone Wall Construction - The Real Deal July 2nd Saturday & 3rd Sunday €155
See May 28th for details
Be Well Preserved
Start Conserving your Vegetables & Fruit Now
July 3rd Sunday €79
with Hans Wieland PVF1

Don’t let your garden produce go to waste. Now is the time to find out the best ways to
store and preserve the abundance of produce in the summer.
Hans will demonstrate storing, drying, lactic acid fermentation, sterilising, freezing and hot
fill-ins and show all the equipment needed. Practicals include sauerkraut making and preserving
fruit without sugar using agar agar. Recipes will be given and samples can be tasted.
Natural Cosmetic Making - Summer Workshop N EW July 9th Saturday €79*

with Vivien Campbell *Additional charge for materials €10 NCM1
Join herbalist Vivien for a herbal spa day. Ever wanted to make your own moisturiser or
hand cream but don’t know how? Then this course is for you. Natural products can be
expensive to buy but are easy to make when you know how. This practical course will show
you how to gather herbs from the wild/garden and how to prepare them to body scrubs,
face masks, floral baths, face creams etc. Please bring along a large bowl and a towel.
Participants will take samples home!
Poultry for the Home (with a Farm Visit) July 10th Sunday €79
with Mary Luthers PHL2
Mary from Bluebell Organic Farm will introduce you to keeping poultry for the home.
Repeat course, see May 8th for details.
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Details on www.theorganiccentre.ie and our facebook page.
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The Organic Centre Garden Party July 17th Sunday

Learn how to grow your own organic food, walks, talks, information and workshops,
cooking demos, music. Tasty dishes in the Grass Roof Café. A day for all the family!
Detailed programme on www.theorganiccentre.ie
Soap Making N EW July 23rd Saturday €79*

with Anna Browne *Plus small charge for materials SML1
Participants will learn how to make soap from scratch, using the cold process method. The
chemistry behind soap making will be simply explained and other methods of soap making
will be discussed. The tutor will create a safe environment where participants can
experiment with scent, texture and colour. They will leave with soaps, recipes and
confidence to make more at home.
Soap Making N EW July 24th Sunday €79*

with Anna Browne *Plus small charge for materials SML2
See July 23rd for details
Floral Friends - An Introduction to Companion Planting July 24th Sunday €79

with Jill and Mark Scott ICPL
Today’s course will be held at Jill and Mark’s home, Macnean Organic Garden, near Belcoo,
11 miles (18km) from the Organic Centre. Here Companion Planting gives great colour to
both orchard and vegetable patch, with flowers either attracting pollinators and beneficial
insects, or repelling pests, so no need to use pesticides. Most flowers and some leaves are
edible, making a salad look and taste wonderful. While discussing and planning borders
and rockeries, we will take cuttings and divide mature plants.
Dry Stone Wall Construction - The Real Deal August 6th Saturday & 7th Sunday €155
See May 28th for details.
“The lunch was delicious, scones and coffee a real treat and great way to be welcomed and start
the day.“
Be Well Preserved - revised

How to Store and Preserve your Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit
September 3rd Saturday €79
SPVF
with Hans Wieland
Storing and preserving is a most essential and very cost beneficial extension of growing
your own food and Hans will show you the best ways to deal with your surplus of vegetables,
herbs and fruit demonstrating storing, drying, lactic acid fermentation, sterilising, freezing
and the “funky” hot fill-ins. All the equipment needed will be shown. Practicals include
sauerkraut making, pickling and preserving fruit without sugar using agar agar. Recipes
will be given and samples can be tasted.
“Enjoyed course very much and will definitely be back to do another one.”
The Complete Polytunnel Course - Autumn Workshop September 3rd Saturday €79
with Craig Sands CPL3
Management during the autumn and winter, side shooting, harvesting, planning and
sowing for winter crops. Revision on layout and tour of the centre’s polytunnels.
“Extremely well run course, very impressed with your polytunnels.”
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Organic Gardening in Schools September 10th Saturday €79

with Ciara Barrett OGS2
See April 16th for details
Discover Wild Herbs and Wild Food September 10th Saturday €79
with Joerg Mueller DWH2
Includes a session on wild foods. See Saturday May 14th for details.
N EW FLOWER DAY – Grow Flowers Organically – new Sunday 11th September

For details www.theorganiccentre.ie
Mushroom Hunting September 17th Saturday €79

with Tina Pommer MHL1
Wild mushrooms are a treasure hidden in our woods and forests, so why not pick a few
for your dinner table. In the morning Tina will give an introduction to mushrooms, how
they grow, identification techniques 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 for rainproof gear, a small sharp knife and a basket for collecting mushrooms
(no plastic bags).
Staying Healthy through the Winter

with Homemade Remedies
September 24th Saturday €79
with Gaby Wieland & Liz Longworth HMWR

This course is about herbal and homemade remedies for building up your immune system
to stay healthy through the winter. You will be shown ways of nourishing the body and how
to make simple homemade tonics like elderberry syrup and homemade comfrey oil to
combat coughs, colds, fevers, aches and pains, with samples to take home. There will also
be a footbath, steam inhalation or throat wrap for you to experience and enjoy!
“Really enjoyed the entire day and was delighted receiving so many samples to take home. Will
definitely recommend to friends!”
Plan Your Garden Now - revised September 24th Saturday €79

with Ingrid Foley PGN1
This time of year we are often asked about how to grow organic vegetables, where to
start, how to prepare the ground, how to fertilize, what to do about weeds, where to
source seeds, what equipment to buy etc. All those questions and much more including
basic organic principles will be covered in a hands on course. Prepare now in time and
reap the benefits next year.
“Feel like its all more possible now, very excited. All really well explained.”
Soups, Dips and Breads September 25th Sunday €79

with Lynne Maguire N EW SDB2
See April 30th for details.
ANNUAL APPLE DAY with The Irish Seed Savers October 2nd Sunday
The orchard at the centre contains 60 apple trees; half of them Irish varieties, the other
half selected because of their resistance to diseases. We will provide information on
varieties, rootstocks and orchard management with workshops on crafting and pruning
as well as tours around the gardens and orchard. Apple trees for sale.
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Plan Your Garden Now - revised October 8th Saturday €79

with Ingrid Foley PGN2
See September 24th for details.
From Little Acorns… Growing Trees from Seed October 8th Saturday €40
with Steven Meyen (This course is run in association with Teagasc) GTFS
Gathering seed from local trees and growing them on is very satisfying. It’s also easy and
fun! Steven Meyen, Teagasc will show how to collect, store and prepare seed from different
tree species. Some trees can be grown from cuttings and this will also be discussed. This is a
practical course and most of the day will be spent out of doors. Participants will be
gathering tree seed themselves from different tree species and prepare them for
germination. Please bring a raincoat, wellingtons and gloves.
“I found this workshop, thrilling, enlightening me to methods I was not aware before. Steven
answered all questions confidently and enthusiastically.“
Wine Making – Mists & Mellows Fruitfulness… October 9th Sunday €79
with Phil Wheal WML1
Home wine making is simple and inexpensive and you can easily find the ingredients in
your garden or in the wild. We will look at all the steps involved in producing good quality
wines and how to keep an interesting wine cellar on the go all year round. Includes a
session on making cider. Participants will be tasting a selection of home made wines.
“Excellent course, very informative and would encourage to begin wine making.”
Micro-Hydro – Harness Your Watercourse - revised October 9th Sunday €79

with Rob Doyle MHL1
An introduction to the concept of micro hydro power generation focusing on high head,
low flow, stand alone power systems which are the simplest types of system to install in
Ireland. Rob will describe and explain suitable locations and the basic components of a
small stand alone hydro system.The course has been revised to include information about
low head microhydro and to cover grid connected systems. A visit to a working small hydro
system near Manorhamilton is planned in the afternoon, please bring wellies and rain gear!
“Delighted with course, excellent presentation, very helpful and enjoyable.”
Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction October 15th Saturday €79

See 26th February for details.
Wheatgrass, Sprouts and Juices October 15th Saturday €79

with Gaby Wieland WSJ1
In this course you not only learn how to grow sprouts and create beautiful salads and roll
ups, you will also be introduced to wheatgrass growing – step by step – and juicing and the
health benefits of it. Participants will get recipes and tastings of different types of juices
(e.g. “instant energiser”) providing the body with countless nutrients to boost health.
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Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms October 16th Sunday €79*

with Tracey Yappa *Plus small charge for log to take home GGMM
An introduction to growing gourmet mushrooms with natural cultivation methods. This
course will show you how to grow your own exotic mushrooms and each participant will
make their own first log to take home. Wood inhabiting fungi are full of nutrients and
recent research has shown they may have other health enhancing properties.
N EW Wind Turbines – An Introduction October 22nd Saturday €79

by Rob Doyle WTL1
Thinking of installing a wind turbine, finding it difficult to get good advice? Try this course
and arm yourself with background knowledge before you commit to buying a wind
turbine. Rob aims to give participants a clear understanding of how wind turbines work
and what to look out for when choosing a wind turbine. He will also give guidelines on
how to choose a good site for your wind turbine. There will be a short section on wind
turbine towers and possibilities for monitoring the wind at your site before you install a
wind turbine. Rob will briefly discuss how to build your own wind turbine.
The course will include a visit to a small domestic scale wind turbine. Bring waterproof
clothes and wellies for the site visit.
Natural Cosmetic Making - Winter Workshop N EW October 22nd Saturday €79

with Vivien Campbell *Additional charge of €10 for materials NCWW
Natural cosmetics are easy and enjoyable to make when you know how. Items such as lip
balm, moisturizer, bath bombs and face scrubs can easily be made at home in your own
kitchen. This practical course will show you how. Please bring along a large mixing bowl
and a towel: we will be trying out the products. Come along and pamper yourself and
learn how to make gorgeous, natural gifts for loved ones! Samples to take home!
Cosmetic-making ingredients will be for sale on the day.
Cheese Making November 5th Saturday & 6th Sunday €155*

with Hans and Gaby Wieland *Plus a small charge for samples CML2
See April 16th for details.
Heating with Wood: Grow It – Burn It November 5th Saturday €40

with Steven Meyen (This course is run in association with Teagasc) HWGB
If you are considering growing your own wood fuel or thinking of installing a wood-fuelled
stove or boiler, then this may be the course for you!
During this workshop, you will discuss the issues involved growing your own wood fuel.
You will also examine the advantages and disadvantages of different wood-fuelled stoves
and boilers. Availability of support schemes is also included.
The workshop will be followed by a ‘wood fuel walk’ discussing the benefits of different
tree species and how to grow them. We will also have a look at the Organic Centre’s pellet
boiler. Please bring a raincoat, wellingtons and gloves.
Reedbed Systems - Ecological and Cost Effective November 6th Sunday €79
by Ollan Herr RBS2
See 17th April for details.
Basket Making November 12th Saturday & 13th Sunday €155*

with Alison Fitzgerald *Plus small charge for materials BML2
See April 9th afor details.
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Grains Breads and Sourdough November 12th Saturday €79

with Gaby Wieland GBS2
See March 26th for details.
Spinning and Dyeing Wool November 13th Sunday €79

with Mary Luthers N EW SDW1
An introduction to spinning your own wool and dyeing wool or fabrics. You will learn about
different natural plants, dyes and mordants and then dye some wool with onion skins.
Felt making Workshop in 3D November 19th Saturday & 20th Sunday €155*
with Brigitta Varadi N EW *Plus a small charge for materials FM3D
This class will provide a deep understanding of the wet felting process and how to manipulate
wool in 3D formats; while at the same time exploiting creative development of personal
practice through exploration and experimentation. We will sample different fibres and learn
about their felting qualities along with surface embellishing with needle felting. Students will
learn about different inlaying techniques, pocket insertion and how to design and create their
own templates for seamless 3D felt forms using flat resist methods. Learn how to create a
template for your own design, the technique of creating seamless felt, moulding and finishing
the work. Design, create and take home your choice of a seamless hat, bag, mitten or slipper.
Epigenetics – Taking Health to Another Level November 19th Saturday €79

with Dr Prannie Rhatigan EGTH
Many people have had success with the Blood Type Diet and want to take it a step further.
Epigenetics looks at the effects of the environment and family history on gene expression.
What one thing do we do on a daily basis over the course of our lives that has the greatest
environmental influence on the control of our genes? We eat food. This one day course will
cover the accurate measurements necessary to help you to pinpoint your personalised genotype
diet and look at the foods suitable for all. Are you prepared to spend a day exploring how
to change your genetic destiny? Participants would need a basic knowledge of Blood Type
Diet to really get the most from the day. Check out the links from www.prannie.com for
more information.
Christmas Decorations with Natural Materials November 20th Sunday €79*

with Steffi Otto *Plus a small charge for materials CDL1
Make your own Christmas decorations to take home and learn how to decorate with
natural and organic materials. More info on www.theorganiccentre.ie
Christmas Decorations with Natural Materials November 26th Saturday €79*

with Steffi Otto *Plus a small charge for materials CDL2
See November 20th for details.
Grow Your Own Fruit – Winter workshop November 26th Saturday €79
with Phil Wheal GFL3
Pruning and propagating your own stock. Unusual fruiting plants. Forest gardens and
landscaping with fruiting plants.
Annual Green Christmas Crafts Fair November 27th Sunday

Dream of a Green Christmas and support your local artists and crafts people. A range of
local and organic stall holders will offer refreshing alternatives to the commercial products
available at this time of year.
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As the weather cools down, ‘Come in from the Cold’ and warm up with our new
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group setting up their own food growing project. There are oodles of tips on how to plan N EW
your garden, the central role of the gardener facilitator as well as all the other important
things you need to know - what tools to buy, insurance, health & safety etc. The book
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Organic Centre Courses in Co. Clare 2011

This is the 8th year of courses run on Jim Cronin’s farm near Bridgetown. Jim has been growing
vegetables and herbs for more than 20 years. Bookings and enquiries strictly through
The Organic Cenre, except for the commercial training course. Jim’s farm is certified to
organic standards (IOFGA).
This year we offer a newly designed 4-day course including a day on polytunnel growing.
This highly practical 4-day course over 4 month aims to give the participants a well
grounded knowledge in starting up an organic garden and confidently grow their own
food. Course days are on the 1st Saturday of the month, except May (2nd Saturday) from
10am - 4.30pm.
Introduction to Organic Gardening 1 day €79 / 4 days €275

N EW with Jim Cronin Days can be booked individually JCGC
Day 1 February 5th Saturday (JCG1)
Garden planning, rotation, fertility & ground preparation with lots of practical outdoor sessions.
Day 2 March 5th Saturday Day 2(JCG2): Sowing, pricking out, planting, early Spring work.
Much emphasis will be placed on introducing a sowing calendar for the year along with
various planting techniques suitable for a kitchen garden.
Day 3 April 2nd Saturday (JCG3)
Growing in polytunnels.
Day 4 May 14th Saturday (JCG4)
Pest and disease control, weed control, green manures and late Spring planting. All very
necessary knowledge for the organic gardener.
Working with Horses – 7th year running May 28th Saturday €79
with Jim Cronin WWHC
A ‘hands on’ course, covering the practical aspects of harnessing, driving, the use of
machinery along with the care and temperament of these beautiful animals. Complete
beginners are welcome.
Poultry on Your Plot June 12th Sunday €79

N EW with Mary Luthers POPC
Mary will travel to Clare to talk about all aspects of keeping poultry, including breeds,
housing, feeding, rearing, laying, cockerels, record keeping and diseases. Jim keeps hens
and his set-up will used in the afternoon for a hands-on session. Egg production for a
farmers market will also be discussed.
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PIECE OF PARADISE
Trained and experienced creative land-
scape designer, permaculture and organic
horticulturalist available to maintain your
own piece of paradise. Vegetable, fruit,
flower, herb and tree areas planned and
planted according to your needs and
tastes. From a back yard patio to a
The Benwiskin Centre
large field, Workshops and education
Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo, Tel/Fax 071 9176721
programmes undertaken.
Eco Friendly Self Catering Accommodation
located in beautiful north Sligo, 30 minutes from
For more information contact Phil Wheal
The Organic Centre. Recipient of European Eco-Label.
087 6530686 / philwheal@hotmail.com

Email: info@benwiskincentre.com
www.benwiskincentre.com
N EW
T he C o urt h o us e
Restaurant &
Accommodation
Kinlough, Co. Leitrim
"One of the best places to stay and eat in Ireland"

SEED
SCHOOLS ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
N EW
Bridgestone 2009
Newly Refurbished Dining Room. TURNING SCHOOL GARDENS

Wide range of local organic produce. INTO LIVING CLASSROOMS
Mediterranean Cuisine. Parties welcome. B&B available.
071-9842391
www.thecourthouserest.com
Contact The Organic Centre
for more information.
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Let Go of Your Mower - Learn to Work with a Scythe June 25th Saturday €79
N EW with Simon Fairisle ZWSC
An introduction to working with a scythe; includes cutting of a wildflower meadow.
Tool Repair Kit July 9th Saturday €79

N EW with Jim Cronin TRKC
Learn how to sharpening, repairing and maintaining hand tools. Bring your blunt instruments!
Market Gardening for Commercial Growers January to September 2011

Professional course with Jim Cronin pioneered by Jim and The Organic Centre in 2005
This course is held at Jim Cronin’s farm in Bridgetown, Co Clare. It takes place twice a month
and it follows the growing season. The aim of the course is to enable participants to set up
a garden that will supply a farmer’s market, restaurant or box scheme with vegetables
throughout the year. For more information and a brochure, please phone Jim on 061 372685.
“Jim’s experience really shines through, his excellent communication skills were the key to his
experience being really useful to me.”
“Thanks Jim, fantastic! An excellent course for value for money.”
Organic Centre Courses at Carraig Dulra

near Glenealy, Co. Wicklow 2011
This is the 5th year we offer courses in conjunction with in Carraig Dulra. There are basic
rustic facilities and lecturers take place in a heated Yurt (canvas tent), there is also a
compost toilet. The site has no electricity but there is a fully kitted camp kitchen for serving
delicious organic soups. The land is certified to organic standards for the past 9 years with
IOFGA. More information on www.dulra.org. Booking and enquiries strictly through The
Organic Centre.
The Complete Organic Garden Course - revised

(6 days over 6 month)
1 day €79
6 days €395
With Wendy Nairn & Suzie Cahn Days can be booked individually WCGC
Course days on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am - 4.30pm.
Day 1 Feb 16th Wednesday (WCG1)
Ground prep, how to build a lazy bed, green manures, soil & composting
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Jackie Dimes LCPH MARH

REG I STERED HOM EOPATH
Appointments in North Leitrim / Sligo area

Telephone consultations also available
Supplier of Homeopathic First Aid & Birth Kits
For further information or to book

an appointment, please call
071 9134812 or email
jackiedimes@eircom.net
Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd

K I L M U R R AY, T R I M , C O . M E A T H
CWP Ltd manufacture & build a wide
range of sizes from the single poly-
tunnel to the multispans. We use
larger and heavier gauge steel and
polythene. We put more steel into
the hoops to ensure that you have a
straight side, giving the user lots of
head room and creating greater air
volume for healthy plant growth.
We are happy to discuss what we
supply and the advantages that are
there for you in using our tunnels.
CALL OUR OFFICE FOR A BROCHURE TODAY 046 9546007

Email us on info@cwp.ie. Website: www.cwp.ie
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Day 2 March 16th Wednesday (WCG2)

Rotation, seed sowing, early planting, growing in polytunnels, tools
Day 3 April 13th Wednesday (WCG3)
Weed control, spring planting & companion plants, pricking out
Day 4 May 18th Wednesday (WCG4)
Growing in polytunnels, planting tender crops, hardening off
Day 5 June 15th Wednesday (WCG5)
Growing herbs & salads, propagation, filling the hungry gap, container growing
Day 6 Sept 21th Wednesday (WCG6)
Follow up on previous days, what to do with harvest, storing and processing vegetables
and fruit, seed saving.
Organic Centre Courses in Bray

Co. Wicklow 2011 - New
The Organic Centre has entered an exciting new partnership with Festina Lente in Bray to
offer organic gardening courses in their restored walled garden; very close to Dublin.
Days are on the 1st Saturday of the month, except 30th April, from 10am - 4.30pm with
one of our most experienced lecturers and gardeners. Participants will have a dedicated
plot for the duration of the course.
5 Day Garden Complete Course 2011

at Festina Lente Gardens in Bray
1 day €79
5 days €325
With Ingrid Foley Days can be booked individually FLGC
Day 1 March 5th Saturday (FLG1)
How to start? Assessing your site, crop planning, rotation, ground preparation, lazy beds,
demonstration of tools.
Day 2 April 2nd Saturday (FLG2)
How good is your soil? Soils, soil fertility, green manures, composting, sowing in outside
garden.
Day 3 April 30th Saturday (FLG3)
Growing in polytunnels, bed preparations and sowings in outside course garden.
Day 4 June 4th Saturday (FLG4)
Pest and disease control, pricking out, planting, sowing in garden and polytunnel.
Day 5 July 2nd Saturday (FLG5)
How to identify and manage weeds. Seasonal tasks.
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Our lecturers
Ciara Barrett is a schools Rob Doyle is an alternative Burkhard Herrmann is a
and community gardener energy enthusiast. His house former self-builder, who
for the past 7 years and has in North Leitrim has no grid built his own house and
developed nature trails at connection and is powered went on to establish his
the centre. by water and wind, with own building business.
solar thermal panels for
Anna Browne teaches soap water heating. He has Ollan Herr is a reedbed and
making and other self designed and installed his wetland system consultant
sufficiency skills to adults own hydro system and built from Dundalk.
and children in the midlands. his own wind turbine.
She blogs about this at Liz Longworth has grown
growyourownfood.blogspot.com. Paul Finch is an experienced and used herbs for many
teacher in willow craft. years and is a Primary
Suzie Cahn has been School teacher.
growing organic vegetables, Pat Finnegan is a beekeeper
fruit, and herbs in her from Cliffoney in Co. Sligo Mary Luthers from Bluebell
garden, at Gaelscoil Cill Farm in Dromahair has
Mhantain, and now at Alison Fitzgerald has over nearly 30 years experience
Carraig Dulra. 20 years of experience as a of organic farming and
basketmaker and teacher produces eggs and
Vivien Campbell is the and has a particular interest untreated wool from
Herbalist presenter on the in frame baskets her own flock.
RTE1 show Corrigan Cooks
Naturally. A trained Medical Ingrid Foley is an organic Lynne Maguire is a cook at
Herbalist she’s been teaching horticultural lecturer and The Grass Roof Café.
popular courses on herbal works with the Community
remedies and natural Food Project. Steven Meyen works as
cosmetic-making since 2004. a Forestry Development
Dennis Hawke was the Officer with Teagasc
Jim Cronin has been kitchen gardener in the providing advisory and
growing herbs and award winning Rathmullan training services to forest
vegetables in Clare for over House Hotel in Donegal in owners in Donegal, Sligo
20 years and uses working 2010. He now concentrates and north Leitrim.
horses on the farm. on teaching organic Further info from
growing. www.teagasc.ie/forestry.
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Our lecturers
Wendy Nairn produced Craig Sands is head Bob Wilson is an ecological
organic vegetables for gardener at the Colebrooke consultant and has worked
markets and restaurants for Victorian Kitchen Garden professionally for many years
more than twenty years and in Co. Fermanagh and has with stone.
now grows for family and many years experience in
friends. training people how to Brigitta Varadi, a native of
grow their own food, Hungary is an award
Joerg Mueller is a medical outside and in polytunnels. winning felt maker and
herbalist and award winning renowned for her innovative
tea blender living and Jill Scott is an award winning textiles.
working in Galway. gardener, who looks after the
flower beds at the centre. Tracey Yappa’s started
Richard O’Gorman is an growing mushrooms
experienced landscape Graham Strouts is a 20 years ago, she has
gardener and has been one permaculture teacher. specifically studied the
of our dry stone building cultivation methods of
lecturers for many years. Phil Wheal is a lecturer on various edible species.
our full-time course and
Steffi Otto works in pre our fruit expert.
schools and schools as
environmental awareness Gaby Wieland, a Naturopath,
teacher, doing arts, crafts Herbalist and cooking
and gardening sessions. instructor has been baking
breads and making cheeses
Tina Pommer a native of and growing herbs for over
Germany, living in Leitrim 20 years.
sine 1996, continues her
family tradition of collecting Hans Wieland has been
mushrooms and wild fruit. working and teaching at the
centre since 1997.
Dr. Prannie Rhatigan works
mainly in public health.
She gardens organically and
has just published her own
cookbook “Irish Seaweed
Kitchen”.
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www.theorganiccentre.ie 12 Sat Garden Complete 1st Day (Planning, Rotation, Ground Prep, Lazy Beds, Tools) CGL1
FEBRUARY
12 Sat Trees & Woodlands - an introduction to the World of Trees & Woodlands IWTW
19 Sat Organic Gardening for Beginners – Grow your Own Food OGB1
19 Sat Detox and Rejuvenate your Body inside and out DRYB
26 Sat Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction GPI1
26 Sat Grafting Workshop GWS1
5 Sat Organic Gardening for Beginners - Grow your own Food OGB2
5+6 Sat & Sun Living Willow Structure LWS1
12 Sat Garden Complete 2nd Day (Soils, Soil Fertility, Composting, Sowing) CGL2
MARCH
13 Sun POTATO DAY 11am – 5pm

19 Sat The Complete Polytunnel Course: Spring Workshop CPL1
19 Sat Grow your own Fruit – Spring Workshop GFL1
26 Sat Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction GPI2
26 Sat Grains, Breads and Sourdough GBS1
27 Sun Gardening in Small Spaces and Urban Gardens & Containers GSSU
2 Sat Organic Gardening for Beginners - Grow your own Food OGB3
2 Sat Timberframed Post + Beam Construction for Self-Builders TPBC
9 Sat Garden Complete 3rd Day (Growing in Polytunnels) CGL3
9+10 Sat & Sun Basket Making BMF1
APRIL
10 Sun Cooking for your Blood Type C4BT

16 Sat Organic Gardening in Schools OGS1
16+17 Sat & Sun Cheese Making CHM1
THE ORGANIC CENTRE COURSE CALENDAR 2011
17 Sun Reedbed Systems - Ecological and Cost Effective RBS1

30 Sat Organic Gardening for Beginners OGB4
30 Sat Soups, Dips and Breads SDB1
7 Sat Garden Complete 4th Day (Pest & Disease Control, Planting & Sowing) CGL4
7 Sat Beekeeping – An Introduction BKI1
8 Sun Poultry for the Home (with a Farm Visit) PHL1
14 Sat Gardening Design GDPP
MAY
14 Sat Discover Wild Herbs DWH1

21 Sat Cooking without Gluten, Dairy, Yeast and Sugar CWG1
21 Sat Living off Grid LOG1
22 Sun BIODIVERSITY DAY – Guided walks and talks
28+29 Sat & Sun Dry Stone Wall Construction - The Real Deal DSW1
11 Sat Permaculture Garden Design – An Introduction PCGD
11 Sat Herbs for Life – Using Herbs Medicinally H4LM
JUNE
18 Sat Food in the Nude - Raw Food Unwrapped RFC1

18 Sat Polytunnel Complete - Summer Workshop CPL2
25 Sat Garden Complete 5th Day (Weed Management, Green Manures, Preserving) CGL5
2 Sat Grow your own Fruit - Summer Workshop GFL2
3 Sun Start Preserving your Vegetables and Fruit PVF1
9 Sat Natural Cosmetic Making - Summer Workshop NCM1
JULY
10 Sun Poultry for the Home (with a Farm Visit) PHL2

17 Sun THE ORGANIC CENTRE GARDEN PARTY
23 Sat Soap Making SML1
24 Sun Soap Making SML2
24 Sun An introduction to Companion Planting ICPL
AUG
3 Sat Store and Preserve your Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit SPVF
3 Sat Polytunnel Complete - Autumn Workshop CPL3
SEPTEMBER
10 Sat Organic Gardening in Schools OGS2

10 Sat Discover Wild Herbs and Wild Food DWH2
11 Sun FLOWER DAY - Grow flowers organically – NEW
17 Sat Mushroom Hunting MHL1
24 Sat Staying healthy through the winter with Homemade Remedies HMWR
24 Sat Plan your Garden now PGN1
25 Sun Soups, Dips and Breads SDB2
THE ORGANIC CENTRE COURSE CALENDAR 2011

2 Sun ANNUAL APPLE DAY with The Irish Seed Savers
8 Sat Plan your Garden now PGN2
8 Sat Growing Trees from Seed GTFS
OCTOBER
9 Sun Wine Making WML1

9 Sat Micro – Hydro MHL1
15 Sat Growing in Polytunnels – an introduction GPI3
15 Sat Wheatgrass, Sprouts and Juices WSJ1
16 Sun Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms GGMM
22 Sat Wind Turbines - An Introduction WTL1
22 Sat Natural Cosmetic Making - Winter Workshop NCWW
5+6 Sat & Sun Cheese Making CML2
5 Sat Heating with Wood: Grow it – Burn it HWGB
6 Sun Reedbed Systems - Ecological and Cost Effective RBS2
12+13 Sat & Sun Basket Making BML2
NOVEMBER
12 Sat Grains, Breads and Sourdough GBS2

13 Sun Spinning and Dyeing Wool SDW1
19+20 Sat & Sun Felt making Workshop in 3D FM3D
19 Sat Epigenetics – Taking Health to Another Level EGTH
20 Sun Christmas Decorations with Natural Materials CDL1
26 Sat Christmas Decorations with Natural Materials CDL2
26 Sat Growing your own Fruit – Winter Workshop GFL3
27 Sun ANNUAL GREEN CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FAIR
ORGANIC CENTRE COURSES IN CO. CLARE 2011

FEB 5 Sat Introduction to Organic Gardening Day 1 JCG1
(Garden planning, rotation, ground preparation)
MAR 5 Sat Introduction to Organic Gardening Day1 JCG2
(Sowing, pricking out, planting)
CO. CLARE
APRIL 2 Sat Introduction to Organic Gardening Day 3 JCG3

(Growing in polytunnels)
MAY 14 Sat Introduction to Organic Gardening Day 4 JCG4
(Pest and disease control, weed control, green manures)
MAY 28 Sat Working with Horses – 7th year running WWHC
JUNE 12 Sun Poultry on your Plot POPC
JUNE 25 Sat Learn to work with a Scythe ZWSC
JULY 9 Sat Tool repair kit TRKC
CO. WICKLOW
ORGANIC CENTRE COURSES IN BRAY, CO. WICKLOW 2011 - NEW

MAR 5 Sat Garden Complete Day 1 - How to start? FLG1
APRIL 2 Sat Garden Complete Day 2 - How good is your soil? FLG2
APRIL 30 Sat Garden Complete Day 3 - Growing in Polytunnels FLG3
JUNE 4 Sat Garden Complete Day 4 - Pest and Disease Control FLG4
JULY 2 Sat Garden Complete Day 5 - How to identify and manage weeds FLG5
ORGANIC CENTRE COURSES AT CARRAIG DULRA NEAR GLENEALY, CO. WICKLOW 2011
FEB 16 Wed Garden Complete Day 1 - Ground prep, how to build a lazy bed, WCG1
green manures, soil & composting

MAR 16 Wed Garden Complete Day 2 - Rotation, seed sowing, early planting, WCG2
CO. WICKLOW
growing in polytunnels, tools

APRIL 13 Wed Garden Complete Day 3 - Weed control, spring planting and WCG3
companion plants, pricking out
MAY 18 Wed Garden Complete Day 4 - Growing in polytunnels, planting tender WCG4
crops, hardening off
JUNE 15 Wed Garden Complete Day 5 - Growing herbs & salads, propagation, WCG5
filling the hungry gap, container growing
SEPT 21 Wed Garden Complete Day 6 - Follow up on previous days, what to do WCG6
with harvest, storing & processing vegetables & fruit, seed saving
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Neantog Cookbook
2nd edition now available!
Order at www.theorganiccentre.ie,
www.solarisbotanicals.com and
www.neantog.com
Raw Food and Vegetarian
Cooking Courses and Demos
Gaby Wieland - Cooking Instructor,
Naturopath & Herbalist
www.neantog.com
gabywieland@eircom.net
071 916 6399 / 087 902 9893
Biochrome
Natural Paints
Tulla, Co. Clare
T/F 065-6835559
www.biochrome.ie
“wall paints,
varnishes, enamel
paints, household &
special products”
POLYTUNNEL MANUFACTURERS
and GREENHOUSE DISTRIBUTORS
Standard and Vertical sides with
galvanised steel frame for domestic and
commercial use. Also suitable for housing
livestock, lambing, calving etc.
Also available: spare covers, ground cover,

wind break, key clamps, clips, etc. We also
stock High Quality Aluminium Greenhouses
Morris Polythene Greenhouses Ltd.

53a Lenagh Road Drumlea, Omagh,
Co Tyrone BT79 7RG, Northern Ireland
Telephone / Fax: 028 8164 8205

From ROI 048 816 48205
www.morrispolytunnels.co.uk
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Seeds & Other Goods

Catalogue 2011
Thanks very much Neven

for all your support!
Seed Potatoes
Buy your favourites online or from

the Eco-Shop including:
Colleen, Orla, Nicola, Desiree,

Sante, Record, Remarka,
Sarpo Mira and many more...
Our Seed Potatoes come in 2.5kg MacNean House & Restaurant,
pre-packed bags. Larger quantities Blacklion, Co. Cavan N EW
on request. Available early 2011. 071 985 3022
info@macneanrestaurant.com
Don’t forget our POTATO DAY on www.macneanrestaurant.com
Sunday 13th March 2011!
"The leading restaurant in the country"
(John McKenna, Bridgestone Food Guide)
Seeds are available all year round:

By email, mail order, from the Organic Centre Eco-Shop and also from our
Online-Shop. Please visit www.theorganiccentre.ie/catalogue
for easy online purchases.
Email to: seeds@theorganiccentre.ie

Mail to: The Organic Centre, Seed Department, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
When ordering your seeds by mail order or fax, please use our new
order form only and add postage & handling according to the rates shown at
the back of the order form. Please allow 4-6 working days for delivery.
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Vegetable Seeds
We might not be able to supply all of the varieties listed throughout the whole season 2011.
Please visit www.theorganiccentre.ie to find out if the seeds required are available.
E = Easy to grow, suitable for children

F = Our Favourite – Easy to grow, easy to cook and delicious! Really good performance.
P = One of our most popular varieties
Artichoke, Globe
Imperial Star: Improved Green Globe variety with up to 8 buds per plant.
CYNARA SCOLYMUS - FAMILY CYNARACEAE
Sow in nursery bed in April, plant out the following spring. (10 seeds) ARIS €2.40
Aubergine
SOLANUM MELONGENA - FAMILY SOLANACEAE
Aubergines need to be grown in a polytunnel or greenhouse.
Black Beauty: Open pollinated variety, producing dark, glossy, violet fruit.
Sow in gentle heat in February - March, harvest from August onwards.
De Barbentane: Renowned French variety giving excellent cylindrical fruits

Oval shape, up to 12cm in length. (50 seeds) AUBB €2.30
N EW
up to 25cm long. Fast maturing so ideally suited to the Irish growing season.
Long Purple: Produces a good crop of long, black, pear shaped fruit.
(50 seeds) AUDE € 2.90
Rosa De Bianca: Very attractive globe shaped aubergine with pale pink and
Open pollinated variety. (50 seeds) AULP €2.30
white skin. (25 seeds) AURB €2.60
E Beans, Broad
VICIA FABA - FAMILY LEGUMINOSAE
Broad Beans require a fertile soil. They should be sown outdoors as soon as
the soil is workable (February-March). Sow 4-5cm deep. Maximum yields are
obtained at a spacing of 2 plants per 30cm/sq. Successional sowings can be made
Hangdown Green: A long-podded, green-seeded bean with an excellent flavour

in April and May, but they may be more susceptible to blackfly attack.
F
and great performance. Sow in early spring.
Super Aquadulce: Improved Aquadulce variety for autumn sowing to give

(35 seeds) BBHD €3.10
an early crop. High yielding with good sized beans.
Supersimonia: Vigorous and hardy variety with high yields of large beans.
(30 seeds) BBSA €2.90
F
Can be sown in autumn or spring.
Express Eleonora: New, fast growing, not too tall, long pods well packed
(35 seeds) BBSS €2.90
with tasty white beans. (35 seeds) BBEE €2.90

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E Beans, French
PHASEOLUS VULGARIS - FAMILY LEGUMINOSAE
We stock both Dwarf and Climbing French beans (which resemble Runner beans). They
are half-hardy. Only Dwarf French beans are suitable for outdoor production, whereas
Climbing French beans can produce an excellent high value crop in a polytunnel.
Cobra: Professional quality bean with long, round pods which remain very straight.
BEANS, FRENCH, CLIMBING
Crops over a long period. Vigorous, stringless and resistant to bean mosaic virus.
Eva: Early, with long, oval, blue-green pods. Attractive shiny variety.
(60 seeds) BFCO €2.80
Markant: Early, high yielding variety with resistance to Bean Mosaic Virus (BMV).
(60 seeds) BFEV €2.60
Neckargold: Round podded yellow bean of good length and taste. High yielding,
Tasty, round, oval pods up to 25cm in length. (60 seeds) BFMA €2.60
F
Barlotto Di Fuoco: Climbing version of this colourful French bean. Can be

medium-late bean suitable for growing indoors and outside. (60 seeds) BFNG €2.60
picked young or left to mature for excellent drying bean. (60 seeds) BFBA €2.60
Aiguillon: A pencil thin, true "haricot vert" type. Strong upright plants give
BEANS, DWARF, FRENCH
F
Barlotto di Fuoco: Colourful dwarf bean which can be picked young or

good yields of tasty stringless beans. Resistant to BMV. (60 seeds) BFAI €2.60
Cantare: High yielding, early bean, well known to organic growers.

left to mature. (60 seeds) BFBA €2.60
F
Maxi: Medium green bean with round pods. Early, vigorous variety with
11cm long and easy to pick. Resistant to BMV. BFCT €2.60
F
Philetta: Filet bean with slim, mid green pods up to 19cm long.
good disease resistance. Tolerant of cold weather. (60 seeds) BFMX €2.60
F N EW
Royalty: Purple-podded. Good crops of round, stringless and tasty beans.

High yielding and very tasty. (60 seeds) BFPH €2.60
P N EW
Slenderette: Main crop variety with long, slim, dark green pods and
(60 seeds) BFRY €2.60
Speedy: Very fast growing , tender and tasty beans formed on a strong plant.
excellent flavour. (60 seeds) BFSL €2.60
P F
Ideal for those who want the earliest crop or are too late for sowing regular
Tendergreen: Stringless, pencil-podded type of high quality.

varieties. (60 seeds) BFSP €2.60
Our most popular bean. (60 seeds) BFTG €2.80
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E Beans, Runner
PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS - FAMILY LEGUMINOSAE
Runner beans need a good moisture-retentive soil. They are slightly hardier than
French beans, forming long flat beans which should be picked regularly when
Enorma: A heavy cropper with long, smooth, stringless pods and red flowers.
they are still young. Sow late April till early May. Harvest from July to September.
White Emergo: White seeded and white flowering variety. Lovely taste
Crops over a long period. (30 seeds) BREN €2.80
and texture. Very vigorous and attractive. (30 seeds) BRWE €2.80
Beetroot
BETA VULGARIS - FAMILY CHENOPODIACEAE
Beetroot likes a rich soil, but not too much nitrogen. So only well-rotted manure or
compost can be applied. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground from mid April
F Barbietola di Chioggia: Mild-flavoured Italian beet with pink skin and

until early June in rows 30cm apart. Seedlings should be thinned to 10cm.
Bolivar Detroit2: Large exhibition quality roots with excellent flavour and
white flesh with attractive pink rings. (200 seeds) BECH €2.30
Bulls Blood: Grown for crimson salad leaves that are sweet, tasty and strikingly
texture, main crop, stores well (180 seeds) BEDB €2.30
P Detroit Globe: High standard main crop variety giving good sized roots of fine
attractive. Also popular as an ornamental plant in the border. (200 seeds) BEBU €2.30
Golden Detroit: Interesting colour variation. Flavoursome variety with

texture and flavour. (180 seeds) BEDG €2.30
Boro F1: Hybrid beetroot for main crop. Excellent deep-red internal colour and
golden flesh which does not bleed on cooking. (200 seeds) BEGD €2.90
Jannis:
great taste. Stores well. (200 seeds) BEBR €2.60
Improved selection of Boltardy. Good resistance to bolting so sow from
N EW
Forono:
March in mild areas. Fine tasting glob-shaped roots. (180 seeds) BEJA €2.80
W Much improved half long type. Uniform fast developing roots with
NE
even dark red colour and pleasant, sweet taste. (180 seeds) BEFO € 2.80
Broccoli
BRASSICA OLERACEA - FAMILY CRUCIFERAE
What people buy in shops as Broccoli is Calabrese (see page 49). The “real Broccoli”
Purple Sprouting - Early: Succulent purple spears are produced in abundance

sprouts in early spring after being sown in June - July.
Santee F1: Brought in to replace Bordeaux. Developed to give a whole new

from early March onwards. (300 seeds) BRPE €2.30
season to purple sprouting. Sow February to May to harvest high yields of

tasty spears from June to November. (50 seeds) BRBO €3.50
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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a hardy winter vegetable grown for their swollen buds. Sow mid
March - mid April, ideally in an indoor seed bed or modular trays. Plant out from
mid May to early June at 60cm - 90cm apart. The wider the distance, the larger the
individual buds. It is important to plant in firm ground which has not been heavily
Darkmar 21: Large, tasty, dark green sprouts produced from October to December.
manured recently as too much nitrogen causes the sprouts to open.
Igor F1: Vigorous variety with spherical, mid-green sprouts on vigorous

This is a traditional favourite. (500 seeds) BSDM €2.30
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Doric F1: Sprouts for Christmas. Does not grow too tall so good for exposed sites.
80cm tall plants. Harvest November - January. (50 seeds) BSIG €3.50
Round buttons with fine flavour. Crops November to February (25 seeds) BSCA €3.40
Cabbage
It is possible to get a supply of fresh cabbage throughout most of the year by using different P
varieties. Raise plants in modules or seedbed, then transplant to final growing position.
SPRING CABBAGE
Pixie: Good for an early crop of hearted cabbage. Can be sown in spring
Sow in July/August, transplant September October for heading next spring.
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Wintergreen: Heavy yielding, producing leafy spring greens. Can be sown early
for greens through summer into autumn. (100 seeds) CAPX €2.30
Pyramid F1: Pointed spring cabbage of excellent quality, suitable for spring
for winter use or undercover for the earliest crops (500 seeds) CAWG €2.60
greens or hearted cabbage. Sow in spring for summer heads. (50 seeds) CAPY €2.80
SUMMER CABBAGE
Cuor di Bue: Large pointed hearts mature in early autumn. Light green in colour,
Sow February - April, harvest June - October.
Derby Day: Very quick growing, resistant to bolting. Sow with slight heat
stands well when ready. (300 seeds) CACO €2.30
Golden Acre: Excellent summer ballhead variety. Compact heads can be grown
in mid - February and plant 40cm apart. (50 seeds) CADB €2.30
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Marner Laagerweiss: Large, strong growing, white cabbage with solid heads.
at 30cm spacing. (500 seeds) CAGA €2.30
Stands and stores well. Delicious for salads and coleslaw. Harvest from summer
Premier: Early, uniform, white cabbage with good texture and flavour.
through autumn. (100 seeds) CAMW €2.60
Sow from January to crop from May. (100 seeds) CAPR €2.60
WINTER CABBAGE
Holland Late Winter: Large growing white cabbage which is ideal for coleslaw.
Sow April - May, plant out June, harvest in winter.
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Hardy winter variety with a sweet taste. Stands well and stores well.
(500 seeds) CAHO €2.50
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Deadon F1: January King hybrid giving solid heads with dark-green, red-tinged outer
Drago F1: Green ball head cabbage which provides tight, high quality cabbages
leaves, yellow internal colour and a rich peppery yet sweet taste. (50 seeds) CADN €3.40
about 1kg in weight. Harvest Sept-Oct. (50 seeds) CADR €3.40
SAVOY CABBAGE
Marner Grufewi: Very frost hardy so can be cropped right through the
Sow April – May/June and harvest October - December
Vertus, Savoy: Medium late variety with round, flattish heads.

coldest winter. Flat, round head of dark green leaves. (100 seeds) CAMG €2.60
Cantassa F1: Late maturing Savoy, with dark green, flattish round heads. Suitable for
Leaves are medium green, well curled and are frost hardy (300 seeds) CAVE €2.30
late autumn and winter production with good standing ability.

(100 seeds) CACA €3.40
RED CABBAGE
Red Drumhead Cabeza: Good for pickling as well as eating raw in salad or
Sow April - May
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Rodynda: Short stemmed red cabbage which keeps very well. This has been
can be cooked like green cabbage. (250 seeds) CARC €2.30
well tried amongst organic growers on the Continent. Sow April.

Transplant May or June. (100 seeds) CARO €2.80
Calabrese
BRASSICA OLERACEA - ITALIA - FAMILY CRUCIFERAE
A very tasty, popular vegetable, commonly known as “Broccoli” in shops, not to be
confused with sprouting broccoli. It can be sown from March till June for harvesting
Green Sprouting: Excellent flavour. Heads ready in August and followed by

from July onwards.
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Belstar F1: Productive hybrid variety giving tasty heads through summer and
numerous side shoots. Crops over a long period. (250 seeds) CBGR €2.30
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autumn. Heads mature in about 75 days from transplanting and have good
Veronika F1, Romanesco: Excellent green variety of superb flavour.

mildew tolerance. (50 seeds) CBBE €3.20
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Bright colour makes this an interesting one to grow. Delicious alternative to
Beaumont F1: Excellent addition to the range of the breeders of Belstar.

cauliflower. (25 seeds) CBRV €3.10
Matures in 75 days from transplant giving fine heads between

400gr and 500gr. (50 seeds) CBBM €3.10
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Carrots
DAUCUS CAROTA - FAMILY UMBELLIFERAE
Carrots prefer a deep, fertile and free draining soil. Fresh manure should be avoided
as this causes forking of the roots. For early carrots sow in April outdoors (cover with
“Bionet”, if carrot fly is a problem). Sow main crop in May. Sow in drills 15-20cm apart
Amsterdam Forcing Amfine: Special selection of this fast growing favourite.

and thin to 4-5cm apart in the row.
Ideal for undercover. Good length, colour and high yielding. For early and
Autumn King: Popular and very high yielding main crop with good flavour
late season crops. (800 seeds) CRAF €2.30
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Chantenay Red Cored: This is a very popular gardeners’ favourite. Early main-crop
and storing ability. Harvest late autumn. (800 seeds) CRAK €2.30
Nantes: Small cored, medium length early carrot with smooth skin and
with stump-rooted, smooth roots of fine taste and texture. (800 seeds) CRCH €2.30
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blunt ends. Can be sown under cover in February. Sow March - June and harvest
Rodelika: An improved selection of “Rothild”. Large and blunt ended with

July to October. (800 seeds) CRNA €2.30
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Rothild: High yielding, heavy, main crop carrot with a high carotene content
a red colour and strong, sweet, aromatic taste. Stores well. (900 seeds) CRRD €2.30
Yellowstone: Remarkable yellow main crop carrot with an excellent flavour

giving an intense red colour. Superb juicing carrot. (900 seeds) CRRO €2.30
both raw and cooked. Slightly tapered with smooth skin and crunchy texture.
Robila: Long, slender carrot with good colour and a markedly sweet taste. Very
(500 seeds) CRYE €2.60
Jeanette F1: Very early Nantes hybrid which colours early so can be picked
suitable for sandy soils, harvest through autumn and winter. (800 seeds) CRRB €2.30
Laguna F1: Very early Nantes hybrid which gives exceptionally

very young. Strong tops and high quality tasty roots. (500 seeds) CRJE €2.60
high yields. Suitable for early and late sowing. Slightly cone shaped with
Resistafly F1: Carrot-fly resistant variety. Less attractive to the egg laying flies.
good taste and internal quality. (500 seeds) CRLA €2.60
The maggots do not thrive on it, resulting in much less damage. A Nantes hybrid
with long, smooth, well-coloured roots and a fine flavour.
Starca F1: Lovely Nantes hybrid for mid season and late cropping. Slightly conical,
Sure to become a gardeners’ favourite. (500 seeds) CRRF €2.40
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smooth roots with good colour and resistant against cracking. (500 seeds) CRST €2.60
Cauliflower
Cauliflowers need a deeply dug, fertile, moisture-retentive soil with a higher pH than
most other brassicas (pH 6.5 - 7.5). On acid soils they may suffer from boron and
molybdenum deficiencies.
Goodman: Sow in early spring for a June crop. Solid curds and upright dark
SUMMER / AUTUMN
green leaves. (50 seeds) CFGO €2.80
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P Snowball: Popular all season cauliflower. Dwarf compact plants which can be
set closer than others for smaller heads. Sow October for June harvest, or sow
Belot F1: One of the best autumn/winter caulis. Deep solid curds with upright
February for harvest late June to Sept. (125 seeds) CFSN €2.30
outer leaves. Good cold tolerance and stands well. (50 seeds) CFBE €4.50
WINTER VARIETY
Sow in May to plant in early summer to stand through the winter, producing heads
Chester F1: Vigorous over-winter cauliflower with a well covered curd to add to our
from October - January.
P Medaillon F1: Large, well-protected curds of top quality. Mature in February

range of professional standard cauliflowers. Matures in April. (50 seeds) CFCH €4.50
White Rock:
and March. (50 seeds) CFSM €4.50
N EW Vigorous plants with medium sized but heavy, firm creamy white heads.
For harvesting in August from an April sowing. (100 seeds) CFWR €2.80
Celeriac
APIUM GRAVEOLENS - FAMILY UMBELLIFERAE
Celeriac should be sown indoors in February/March and planted out in May/June
Ibis: Fast growing and very smooth rooted. Stores well and has good disease
about 30 to 38cm apart. Harvest from October onwards and store in sand.
Prinz: Outstanding variety for early production under cover or for sowing
tolerance. (250 seeds) CEIB €2.60
outside later. Smooth round roots with an excellent texture. (100 seeds) CEPR €2.60
Celery
APIUM GRAVEOLENS - VAR. DULCE - FAMILY UMBELLIFERAE
Self blanching variety, should be sown with heat in March and transplanted in late May,
Celery Leaf: Lots of leaves instead of stems, but with fine celery flavour.
in block formation to encourage the self blanching process. Plant 25cm apart each way.
Daybreak: Ideal for summer cropping. Long, smooth petioles with a fresh taste.
Good for soups and stews. (500 seeds) CLLF €2.30
Tall Utah: Strong growth with dark green leaves. Good resistance to leaf spot.
Good bolting tolerance. (250 seeds) CLDA €3.10
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No earthing-up required. (300 seeds) CLTU €2.60
E Chard
Chard is grown for its large wide leaf stems (petioles) and can be cooked like spinach
or stir-fried. It is a very high yielding crop with ornamental qualities. It requires a very
Rainbow Chard: Brings colour to your vegetable garden. A mixture of various

fertile soil, rich in organic matter.
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coloured stems and leaves. Baby leaves can be used for salads or cooked when
Rhubarb Chard: Striking variety with tasty red/green leaves and an impressive
fully grown. (200 seeds) CHRA €2.60
red stem and rip Leaves are large and slightly savoyed. (200 seeds) CHFE €2.60
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Swiss Chard: Dark green leaves with broad ,white ribs. Great taste and very
vigorous if soil fertility is high. (250 seeds) CHSW €2.60
Chicory
CICHORIUM INTYBUS - FAMILY COMPOSITAE
A salad crop with a distinct bitter flavour. Sow in modules in May till July and plant
Palla Rossa: Firm hearted radicchio type chicory with red and white leaves.
out 30 x 30cm apart. Harvest September until first hard frost.
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Sugar Loaf (Pain de Sucre): Large, leafy, self blanching variety. It is an excellent
Good as winter salad. (500 seeds) CCPR €2.30
winter salad crop. (500 seeds) CCPA €2.30
Chicory Witloof
CICHORIUM INTYBUS - FAMILY COMPOSITAE
The parsnip-like roots are forced in darkness to produce white buds or "chicons"
during winter. Either use raw in salad or cook by braising. Witloof chicory is not fussy
about soil. Sow May - June and thin to about 22cm apart. Lift roots in October and
expose to the air to stop growth. Cut off the foliage at the neck, dry off and store in
a cool place. Then force them in a warm, dark place (i.e. in pots, cellars or put plastic
Yellora F1: The chicons are firm and yellow in colour. The variety has a strong
over them). Useful for salads in winter when vegetables are scarce.
tolerance to internal red and brown discolouration. Suitable for harvesting from
December until April. (100 seeds) CCYE €2.30
Corn Salad
VALERIANELLA LOCUSTA - FAMILY VALERIANACEAE
A very hardy annual with small, nutty flavoured leaves. Suitable for most soils. Sow in July
D’Orlanda: Tasty, larger leaved variety from Italy. Tender leaves for salads.
for harvest in autumn and winter. Sow August - September for the following spring harvest.
Vit: A mildew resistant, hardy and vigorous variety with a mild, minty flavour.
(500 seeds) CSDO €2.30
(500 seeds) CSVT €2.30
Courgette
CUCURBITA PEPO - FAMILY CUCURBITACEAE
Courgettes should be sown indoors in mid - late April and planted out late May
or early June. They require a fertile, well manured and moisture retentive soil.
Cocozelle: Traditional striped courgette seen in Mediterranean markets.

Spacing: 90cm apart each way.
Genovese: Paler courgettes are becoming more popular. This early variety has
This one is among the tastiest of courgettes. (10 seeds) COCO €2.50
Nero Di Milano: Medium early, dark green, cylindrical fruit, 18-20cm long.
fine, lightly mottled, green fruits and an open bush habit. (15 seeds) COGE €2.30
Zuboda: High yielding bush variety with long green mottled fruits and fewer
Erect open plant habit. (15 seeds) COND €2.30
seeds in the centre than most other varieties. (15 seeds) COZU €2.60
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Defender F1: High yielding, early hybrid variety, with a bushy habit.
Dundoo F1: Good yields of smooth dark fruits, easy to harvest. Yellow mosaic
Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus. (5 seeds) CODE €2.80
Dunja F1: New, professional standard courgette with excellent virus and
virus and powdery mildew tolerant. (5 seeds) CODU €2.80
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mildew resistance. High yields of dark green, finely speckled fruits of
Geode F1: Early, high yielding hybrid. Round courgettes with attractive
excellent quality. (5 seeds) CODJ €2.80
Soleil F1: High yields of bright yellow fruits with hybrid quality, powdery mildew
mid-green fruits. Tasty and interesting courgette. (5 seeds) COGD €2.80
tolerant. Looks and taste have made this a favourite. (5 seeds) COSO €2.80
Cucumber
CUCUMIS SATIVUS - FAMILY CUCURBITACEAE
Cucumbers require a high temperature, high humidity and careful cultivation. If only
all-female varieties are grown, the danger of the fruit getting bitter is avoided. Sow
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seeds at 20 C from late March until May for planting in tunnels from May to June.
Crystal Lemon: Delicious, round, pale, yellow fruit. Quick growing and
OUTDOOR
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Marketmore: Dark green, spiny fruits produced on very prolific vines,

very prolific. More digestible than other types. (15 seeds) CUCL €2.30
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Tanja: Robust outdoor variety which gives good crops of bitter free fruits
tolerates cool weather. Resistant to virus and diseases. (20 seeds) CUMA €2.50
Stimora F1 Gherkin: Disease resistant hybrid for very short pickling cucumbers.
up to 35cm in length. Can be grown undercover if required. (15 seeds) CUTJ €2.30
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Fruits can be picked very small as whole gherkins or allowed to grow for
salad use. Can be grown inside or outside. (5 seeds) CUSM €3.40
Flamingo F1: Very high yields of long fruits which are of excellent quality.
INDOOR
Kalunga: Lovely high yielding hybrid with high levels of desease resistance and
Grows well under low light conditions. Powdery mildew tolerant. (5 seeds) CUFL €4.50
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powdery mildew tolerance. Tolerant of hot and cold conditions so suitable
Melen F1: All female variety with small cylindrical fruits of 18cm. Tolerant of
for early and late seasons crops. (5 seeds) CUKA €4.50
Phoenix F1: Early cucumber which can be started as early as January with some
hot and cold conditions. (5 seeds) CUME €4.00
heat as it is tolerant of low light levels. 33-37cm in length quality cucumber.
Picolino F1: Extra mini-cucumber which gives very high yields of fruits that
Powdery mildew tolerant. (5 seeds) CUPH €4.50
Styx F1: Top quality all female variety with a high tolerance of Powdery mildew.
are always good quality. Ideal length for home gardener, 12cm. (5 seeds) CUPI €4.00
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Thyria F1: Powdery mildew tolerant, very high yielding, all female cucumber
Fruits are straight and uniform. (5 seeds) CUST €4.50
with dark green, slightly ribbed fruits. Very high quality. (5 seeds) CUTY € 4.80
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Endive
CHICHORIUM ENDIVIA - FAMILY COMPOSITAE
A salad vegetable similar to lettuce with a different, slightly bitter taste.
Pancalieri: Bulky heads with dark green serrated outer leaves and creamy white
Can be cooked as a winter vegetable. Spacing 40 x 40cm.
Zidane: Very fine frizzy type. Fast growing, forming a compact head. Suitable
hearts. Sow March to September. (600 seeds) ENPA €2.30
for outside cropping in summer/autumn and indoor in spring. (150 seeds) ENZI €2.80
Florence Fennel
FOENICULUM VULGARE - FAMILY UMBELLIFERAE
Florence fennel has fine, feathery, edible foliage but is grown for its succulent aniseed
flavoured bulbs. It does best on fertile, well-drained soil. It requires plenty of moisture
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Finale: Slow-bolting variety which is early and high yielding. Can be grown
throughout its growth.
Romanesco: Late cropping variety giving large round bulbs weighing between
under glass as well as outside, also good for late use. (200 seeds) FEFI €2.60
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Fino: High quality fennel with resistance to bolting. Thick round bulbs with
500gr - 1,000gr. Good bolting resistance. (250 seeds) FERO €2.30
fine anise flavour. (200 seeds) FEZF €2.60
Kale
Kale is one of the hardiest winter vegetables. It does best in rich, well-drained soil,
Halbhoher Grun Krauser: Well known kale with dark green, deeply
but will tolerate poorer soil more than most brassicas. Flavour improves with frost.
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Red Russian Curled: Blue-green kale with purple tinge to leaves. Can be
curled leaves. Sow April - May. Transplant July. (250 seeds) KADG €2.30
Westland Winter: Vigorous, hardy variety with blue - green curled leaves.
harvested young or left to mature for hardy winter greens. (250 seeds) KARR €2.30
Ripbor F1: Medium tall type for autumn/winter cropping. Very high yielding with
Harvest from October - March. (50 seeds) KAWE €2.60
dark green leaves which stand well and are slow to go yellow. (50 seeds) KARI €3.40
Kohlrabi
Very attractive looking Brassica where the edible part is the ball-like swollen stem.
It is very fast growing and can mature within 10 weeks of sowing. Successional sowings
Azur Star: The earliest and most attractive tunnel/outdoor variety with
can be made from April until July. Delicious raw in salads or cooked like turnips.
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Noriko: Pale skinned, fast maturing green type which gives very uniform
tender blue bulbs. Resistant to bolting. (100 seeds) KRAS €2.80
Superschmelz: Traditional variety with pale green skin and white flesh.
plants for May to October production. (100 seeds) KRNO €2.60
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Very delectable, can grow to a good size. (100 seeds) KRSS €2.60
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Leeks (listed in alphabetical order)

ALLIUM PORRUM - FAMILY ALLIACEAE
Leeks are hardy winter vegetables grown for their long white shaft. For continuous supply
start sowing indoors in late winter until late spring. Plant out about 10-12 weeks after sowing.
Almera: Very productive autumn/winter leek with dark- green leaves and a
Spacing 15 x 30cm apart. By earthing up you can increase the length of the white shaft.
Ardea: Blue-green autumn type with erect foliage. High degree of rust resistance.
long, firm, white shank. Crops September through early winter. (200 seeds) LKAL €2.60
Atlanta: Frost tolerant variety for harvesting from December to April.

Top quality medium long leeks, harvest October - March. (200 seeds) LKAR €2.80
P Autumn Mammoth Hannibal: Vigorous variety, which bulks up early and stands
High yields of tall uniform plants. (200 seeds) LKAT €2.60
Bandit: Heavy yielding and uniform variety with long shanks and blue-green,
well in the field. Harvest from August - December. (350 seeds) LKAM €2.60
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P Bluegreen Winter: A really hardy leek for over-wintering outside.
upright foliage. Crops from mid March through May. (200 seeds) LKBA €3.20
It has blue-green leaves, bulky white shafts and is medium in length.
F Carentan 3: Large, thick stemmed leek with blue green flag.

Harvest from January to April. (350 seeds) LKBG €2.80
F Giant Winter: A late season variety with heavy, thick stems. Matures January
Heavy yielding, crops October to January. (350 seeds) LKCA €2.30
Roxton F1: Top-quality leek with hybrid vigour. Very early cropping from
onwards and will stand for a long time. (350 seeds) LKGW €2.50
E Leek Seed Sheet: Our most popular leek is now available in a seed sheet.
June onwards. High yielding with erect dark-green leaves. (50 seeds) LKRO €3.20
Each pack contains approx 270 seeds equally spaced and impregnated into a
sheet of special paper 30 x 40cm. Just lay the sheet on well prepared soil and
lightly cover. In about 6 weeks they will be ready to transplant to the growing
site with a minimum of fuss. Autumn Mammoth Hannibal (1 sheet) LKHS €3.90
Lettuce and Salad Leaves

Here you will find lettuce, salad leaves, oriental greens, cress, mixed leaves & purslane.
Lettuce
LACTUCA SATIVA - FAMILY COMPOSITAE
Lettuces need to be sown in small quantities at regular intervals (ideally every 2 weeks)
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to give a regular supply for salads. The ideal germination temperature is 18 C. If the
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temperature is over 24 C, dormancy sets in.
BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE
Buttercrunch: A cross between a butterhead and crisphead, soft outer leaves with
Traditional popular, smooth-leaved, hearted lettuces. Soft leaves that wilt quickly.
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Marvel of Four Seasons: Great heirloom variety from the 1800’s. Round,
creamy crisp heart. (800 seeds). LTBC €2.40
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May Queen: Early butterhead for sowing from late January to late March using
red-green compact head. Delicious flavour. (450 seeds) LTMF €2.40
cloches or tunnels for the early crops. (800 seeds) LTMQ €2.30
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Matilda: Aphid resistant variety, for outside use from spring until early autumn.
Roxy: Voluminous red butterhead with attractive shiny colour. Slow to bolt and
Fast growing and bolt resistant. (200 seeds) LTMT €2.80
Suzan: Large framed lettuce, sown undercover from February and on through
resists tipburn. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn crops. (200 seeds) LTRX €2.80
the summer. (800 seeds) LTSN €2.30
BATAVIA LETTUCE N EW
The forerunners of the standard crisp head or iceberg of today. They tend to be
non-heading and looser but still have thick crisp leaves. They are popular again
F Kamalia: A red, non-heading Batavia. Fine frilly edged leaves and bright colour.
as they often have a superior taste and better bolt resistance.
P Maravilla De Verano: Excellent large Italian variety. Crispy green leaves with
For spring, summer and autumn production. (200 seeds) LTKA €2.80
a red tinge and great taste. Good bolt resistance. Suitable for sowing from
Noisette: Beautiful blonde open headed Batavian lettuce with thick, slightly
February through July for harvest May-October. (200 seeds) LTMV €2.30
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Roger: Fast growing red Batavia with a brilliant deep colour. Suitable for outdoor
savoyed leaves. For spring, early summer and autumn. (200 seeds) LTNO €2.80
or undercover use during spring, summer and autumn. (200 seeds) LTRO €2.80
COS LETTUCE
Little Gem: Dwarf growing Cos variety. Can be sown throughout the
Long crisp leaves in loose hearts. Little Gem types are a denser, smaller type.
Paris Island: An excellent and popular medium large Cos giving fine compact
growing season. (400 seeds) LTLI €2.30
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Xanadu: Superb mini Cos with finely blistered bright green leaves and bright
heads. Can be sown from spring to autumn as it is slow to bolt. (800 seeds) LTPI €2.30
Brune D’Hiver:
yellow and white internal colour. Attractive and tasty. (200 seeds) LTXA €2.60
An heirloom dating from 1855 and one of the most popular lettuces.
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Compact with wrinkled green leaves which have an attractive brownish tinge.
Cold hardy, for year round use. (200 seeds) LTBH €2.80
CRISP HEAD LETTUCE
Design: Large Saladin type with thick, green , crisp leaves in a tight head. Very good
Large, round, crisp, densely hearted lettuce.
resistance against mildew and tipburn. Crops late spring to autumn. Replaces
Great Lakes: Medium-large “Webbs Wonderful “type of very good quality.

“Creation”. (200 seeds) LTDN €2.80
Regina di Ghiacci: “Ice Queen”. Crisp head for summer use. Slow bolting.
Very crisp and slow to bolt. (200 seeds) LTGL €2.30
Dark green colour. Can be used as a baby leaf variety. (800 seeds) LTRE €2.30
Baby Leaf Mix: A mix of specially developed varieties which are usually only available
LETTUCE – MIXED
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to professional growers. Can be sown throughout the year, though only under cover
in the coldest months. Leaves can be allowed to grow larger for cut and come P
again salad picking. Mix of different types and colours. (800seeds) LTBB €3.10
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P Mixed Leaves: Economical mix of butterhead, cos, crisphead and loose leaf types
giving variety of texture and taste right through the season. (800 seeds) LTMX €2.30
LETTUCE – LOOSE LEAF TYPE

They can be harvested as whole heads or as cut and come again over several weeks.
Cerbiatta: New, unusual lettuce with unique jagged, upright leaves which are
They are the quickest to crop as they do not form solid heads.
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crisp and fresh tasting. Fast growing, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Lollo Biondi: A loose-leaved variety similar to Lollo Rosso, but with light
(200 seeds) LTCE € 2.80
Lollo Rosso: A loose-leaved variety, deep red coloured leaves. Suitable for
green leaves. (200 seeds) LTLB €2.30
Nasir: Compact green oak leaf with good disease resistance. Resistant to
cropping from spring to autumn. (200 seeds) LTLR €2.30
Red Salad Bowl: Red oak-leaf lettuce. Suitable for growing from spring
bolting and tipburn. Harvest spring through autumn. (200 seeds) LTNA €2.80
P Salad Bowl: Excellent “cut and come again” lettuce. Masses of tender, long,
to autumn. (450 seeds) LTRS €2.30
lightgreen leaves form a large sprawling head. (450 seeds) LTSB €2.40
WINTER LETTUCE
Bergamo: Very vigorous Lollo Biondi type with lovely light green colour.
Hardy varieties that grow well in cooler conditions. For cropping under cover.
Good bolt and tip burn resistance. Sow October to February, crop early February
Brighton: Voluminous fresh green lettuce giving large heads with good disease
onwards. Also ideal for outside sowing from March to August.(100 seeds) LTBE €3.10
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Orsay: Winter glasshouse Little Gem type for use in coldest part of the winter.
resistance. For autumn and winter use. (200 seeds) LTBN €2.80
Sow September to December, harvest December to February. Good disease

resistance. (200 seeds) LTOR €2.80
American Land: Similar to watercress but does not need running water.
CRESS
Sprint: Fast maturing sprouting seed for summer salads. Can be sown inside
Strong spicy flavour and very easy to grow. (800 seeds) CSAL €2.30
Watercress: Increasingly popular salad vegetable that needs moist conditions

on paper or outside when weather is warm. (3,000 seeds) CSSP €2.30
(running water is not essential). Strong flavoured and vigorous.(4,000seeds) CSWC €2.30
Potatoes
Please see our “Seed Potatoes” advert on page 40!
Purslane
Summer Purslane - Portulaca Oleracea: Succulent leaves make an excellent

FAMILY PORTULACACEAE
Winter Purslane "Claytonia" - Montia Perfoliata: Hardy salad vegetable,

addition to summer salads or can be stir-fried or braised. (900 seeds) PUGR €2.30
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high in Vitamin C. Will grow almost anywhere. (900 seeds) CLWP €2.60
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Oriental Greens
FAMILY CRUCIFERAE
Oriental greens are very easy to grow. They can be cooked or eaten raw. They do
well under cover in the winter and early spring. They grow quickly and can be used
Chinese Mustard, "Green in the Snow": Grown for its peppery flavoured leaves.
as "cut and come again" crops. The flavour becomes hotter as they mature.
Chinese Mustard, "Giant Red": Decorative, red and green leaves.

Very frost hardy. (400 seeds) ORGS €2.30
Chinese Cabbage, Granat: Long, green heads with crisp leaves. Quick maturing
Cut as baby leaf at 15cm or leave to mature to 45cm. (400 seeds) ORGR €2.30
F Green Wave: New oriental green which is hot and peppery when raw and mild
salad crop, used for early "cut and come again". (100 seeds) ORGN €2.30
and sweet when cooked. Very bolt resistant and cold tolerant so can be sown
P F Mizuna: Popular salad leaf with good flavour. Strong growing and fairly
from early spring. Height up to 60cm. (400 seeds) ORGW €2.60
Osaka Purple (Mustard spinach): Purple/red, large lettuce-like leaves with a

hardy for year round use. (400 seeds) ORMZ €2.30
Red Amaranth: Large green leaves with a red centre. Pick young for salads, larger
mustard flavour. For late summer salads. (400 seeds) OROK €2.30
Red Orache: An attractive red leaf which is delicious raw or cooked.

leaves for stir fry or to cook like spinach. Very decorative. (300 seeds) ORRE €2.30
Picked young the leaves are a tasty addition to mixed salads. Or they can be
Organic Oriental Mix: A mix of oriental varieties and Rocket to give a Saladini mix.
grown to be cooked like spinach. (200 seeds) ORRO €2.30
Tokyo Bekana: Bright green, broad leaved variety with sweet, tender and crispy
Ideal for "cut and come again" salads. ORTS €3.10
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leaves which are ruffled at the edge. Eat raw as baby-leaf or mature plant;
or stir fry. (400 seeds) ORTB €2.60
Pak Choi: With dark green leaves and crisp and juicy white central stem.
PAK CHOI
F
Tatsoi: Small, round, rosette, and dark green leaves with crisp and juicy stems.
(400 seeds) ORPC €2.30
(400 seeds) ORTA €2.30

N EW
Rucola Coltivata: Superior salad rocket with attractive large lobed leaves
ROCKET
Wild Rocket Eruca Selvatica – Family Cruciferae: Smaller serrated leaves

of excellent flavour. (1,000 seeds) RORU €2.40
Esmee:
than salad rocket, with a far more intense flavour. (200 seeds) ROWI €2.40
N EW
New attractive rocket, well known to professional growers. Highly lobed
leaves, vigorous grower and great taste.(1000 seeds) ROES €2.60
Marrow
CUCURBITA PEPO - FAMILY CUCURBITACEAE
Tiger Cross F1: Early vigorous type, can be picked small as courgettes, or left
Sow with heat in mid-April. Plant out in late May to June.
to grow into marrows. Resistant to cucumber mosaic virus. (5 seeds) MATC €2.30
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Melon and Water Melon

CUCUMIS MELO - FAMILY CUCURBITACEAE
Melons need warmth, so grow under cover. Sow in April.
Hales Best Jumbo: Large, slightly elongated fruits with a creamy, yellow
MELON
nettled skin and delectable orange flesh. (20 seeds) MEHA €2.60
Crimson Sweet: With protection in early stages and lots of water thereafter this
WATER MELON
variety can be successful in our gardens. Shelter required. (25 seeds) WMCS €2.60
Okra
HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS - FAMILY MALVACEAE
Mammoth: High yielding spineless, long-podded variety with succulent fruits.

Okra needs heat, so grow under cover. Also known as Lady’s Fingers or Bindi.
Best grown undercover but can be grown outside in a sun trap. (30 seeds) OKMA €2.30
Onions
ALLIUM CEPA - FAMILY ALLIACEAE
Sow indoors in late winter in seed trays or modules at a temperature of 12 o-16 oC.
F Giant Stuttgart: A traditional, heavy yielding flat onion, stores well.

Plant out in spring.
P Musona, White Italian: Versatile, white skinned onion. Can be sown in autumn
(250 seeds) ONGS €2.30
or spring. Harvest early for scallions or allow to grow on for larger bulbs.
Red Baron: Round, slightly flat, red onion. Tasty, firm bulbs which have a mild flavour.
(500 seeds) ONMU €2.30
Rijnsburger 5 Balaton: Large golden variety. Firm flesh and good taste, stores
Pick young or allow to mature for good storage onions. (250 seeds) ONRE €2.60
P Sturon: Big, round, yellowish-brown bulbs with very good storage ability.
very well. (200 seeds) ONRJ €2.60
Long Red Florence:

(250 seeds) ONST €2.30
W New! Traditional torpedo shaped onion from Italy.
NE
Good sized bulbs with deep red colour. (250 seeds) ONLO €2.30
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Onions - Salad / Scallions

ALLIUM CEPA - FAMILY ALLIACEAE P
Guardsman: Salad onion with very strong upright foliage, especially suitable
Very versatile quick growing salad vegetable, grown for their straight stems.
Parade: Attractive variety which does not bulb. Lovely, green, upright foliage.
for autumn crops. (500 seeds) ONGU €2.60
Ramrod: All season white Lisbon type which can stand winter cold.
Fast growing with great taste. (500 seeds) ONPA €3.10
White Lisbon: Very quick growing spring onion. Can be sown successionally
White stemmed with a lovely mild flavour. (500 seeds) ONRR €2.40
F
White Lisbon - Winter Hardy: For autumn sowing to overwinter for earliest
from February. (500 seeds) ONWB €2.30
P F
crop. Dark green strong top. (500 seeds) ONWW €2.30
Parsley: "Hamburg"
PETROSELINUM TUBEROUS – FAMILY UMBELLIFERAE
Grown primarily for its parsnip-like root, this is an unusual garden vegetable,
Halblange: (300 seeds) PAHA

with a unique taste. The leaves can also be eaten.
€2.30
Parsnip
PASTINACA SATIVA - FAMILY UMBELLIFERAE
Parsnips do best on an open site on light, deep soil. Seeds can be sown from
P Halblange White: Thick, pointed, half length root which does well in shallower
March until May.
Tender And True: An excellent exhibition variety now available as organic seed.
soils. High quality, good taste and frost hardy. (500 seeds) PSHW €2.30
Aromata:
Large, long roots, good flavour and resistance to canker. (500 seeds) PSTE €2.30
Intensive selective breeding, yields a sweet aromatic variety. N EW
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Specially developed for taste; slim, smooth, butter-coloured roots of high quality.
(500 seeds) PSAR €2.60
E Peas
PISUM SATIVUM - FAMILY LEGUMINOSAE
Ordinary garden peas are grown for the peas inside the pod. Mangetout peas are
harvested and eaten whole, before the seeds swell up. Sugar Snap Peas can be eaten
whole, along with their swollen seeds inside.
Meteor: Dwarf growing variety, ideal for both autumn and spring sowing.
GARDEN PEAS (EARLY)
Progress No.9: Early wrinkle seeded pea. Superb flavour, very early and prolific.
Hardy and ideal for exposed sites. High yields. Height 35cm. (200 seeds) PEME €2.80
Kelvedon Wonder: Productive, early, wrinkle seeded pea. Ideal for successional
Ideal for successional sowing. Ht 45cm (200 seeds) PEPR €2.60
N EW
sowing from spring through summer. Large, dark green pods. Height 45cm.
(200 seeds) PEKW €2.80
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Ambassador: Excellent semi-leafless type of pea for easy picking, tolerant of bad
GARDEN PEAS (MAIN CROP)
P F
weather, high yields, excellent resistance to powdery mildew and Fusarium.
Karina: Second early/ main crop variety with strong plants giving good yields
(200 seeds) PEAB €2.60
Rondo: Late maturing, heavy yielding pea. Very high taste reputation.
of dark green pods with 8-10 peas per pod. Ht 75cm. (200 seeds) PEKA €3.10
(200 seeds) PERO €2.60
Dwarf Sweet Green (Mange Tout): Early variety, self supporting, and compact
PEAS - EDIBLE POD
F
Record: Tall growing, flat podded mange tout with good taste and high yields.
growth, if grown in double rows. (100 seeds) PEMT €2.60
Pick regularly to maximise cropping period. Height 1.80m (100 seeds) PERC €3.10
Ezeta’s Kromber Blauwschokker: Productive, tall growing pea with distinctive

PURPLE PEA
purple pods. Pick early for colourful mange tout, later for delicious fresh peas
or allow to mature for excellent drying peas. (100 seeds) PEEZ €3.10
Peppers
CAPSICUM ANNUUM - FAMILY SOLANACEAE
There are two main types of peppers, the sweet pepper and the hot-flavoured chilli
pepper. In Ireland, peppers can only be grown under cover. Sow seeds in March at
21oC, 6mm deep. Transplant into 9cm pots when large enough to handle. Plant when
10-13cm high or when first flowers are showing. Spacing: 38-45cm each way.
Corno di Toro Rosso: Attractive red curved cones which grow to over 20cm long.
PEPPERS (SWEET)
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D’Asti Giallo: Blocky square pepper with four distinct chambers. Thick walled
Tall plants. (30 seeds) PPCO €2.60
D’Asti Rosso: Red version of the above with similar high yields.
and ripening from green to a bright shiny yellow colour. (30 seeds) PPDG €2.60
Long Red Marconi: Long, red, sweet pepper with mild flavour. Very productive
A real favourite of ours. (30 seeds) PPDR €2.60
Sweet Tamar Mix: Selection of varieties to give a mix of shape, colour and size.
and easy to grow. (30 seeds) PPRM €2.40
P
Yolo Wonder: Large, shiny dark green fruits developing a red stripe as they
Mild sweet flavour. (30 seeds) PPSM €2.30
mature. Thick, fleshy, square fruits, early and prolific. (30 seeds) PPYW €2.40
Early Jalapeno: Medium, green, bullet shaped fruits with fairly thick walls.
PEPPERS (CHILLI, HOT)
Barak: Purira type. Extremely hot small bullet shaped fruits produced in
(30 seeds) PPEJ €2.30
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very large numbers. Mature from green to red. A must for chilli enthusiasts.
(30 seeds) PPBK €2.50
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Hungarian Hot Wax: Small plants with fruits, start off sweet and gradually
Ring of Fire: Cayenne type; it gives a mass of long ,thin, pointed pods which
get hotter as they mature, lime green colour. (30 seeds) PPHH €2.40
P
€2.40
mature from green to red and are VERY HOT! (30 seeds) PPRF
N EW
Radish
RAPHANUS SATIVUS - FAMILY CRUCIFERAE
With protection radish can be grown nearly all year round. Radishes belong to the Brassica
Cherry Bell: Most popular garden radish. Scarlet, globe-shaped roots.

family and should be included in the rotation. They perform much better indoors than outside.
P F
French Breakfast: Popular half-long, white tipped variety. Quick growing.

Remains crisp over a long period. (400 seeds) RACB €2.30
Patricia: Professional quality radish of the French Breakfast type.

(400 seeds) RAFR €2.40
Half long, cylindrical, red roots with a clear white tip. Uniform and tasty crop.
Rudi: Fast growing outdoor variety for all seasons. Deep red, crispy, globe
(400 seeds) RAPA €2.30
Mixed Radish: Special mixture to give a nice variation of colours and

shaped slow to go woody or pithy. Downy mildew tolerant. (400 seeds) RARD €2.40
root shape all in a row. (400 seeds) RAMX €2.30

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Black Spanish Round: Black skinned with crisp white flesh and peppery
WINTER RADISH
China Rose: Long rose pink roots with pure white flesh.
flavour. Stores well in sand. (400 seeds) RASR €2.30
Can be harvested in autumn and stored if required. (420 seeds) RACR €2.30
Scorzonera
SCORZONERA HISPANICA - FAMILY COMPOSITAE
A root vegetable with long black roots, similar to salsify. In Germany, it is known
Long Black: Heavy yielding with long black roots, excellent flavour and good
as the poor man’s Asparagus.
F
resistance to bolting. (150 seeds) SCLB €2.30 N EW
Spinach, Annual
SPINACA OLERACEA - FAMILY CHENOPODIACEAE
The annual spinach should not be confused with the perpetual spinach (Beta vulgaris).
Annual spinach grows best in cool conditions (spring and autumn) otherwise it is likely
to bolt. As it is quick to mature, it can be used to fill gaps. Make successional sowings.
Giant Winter: Large leaved winter variety which is sown from August -
Sow 2cm deep in rows 30cm apart and thin to 15cm apart in the row.
F
end of October. For late winter use. Can also be sown March for summer crop.
Matador: All year round variety with dark green leaves.

(500 seeds) SPGW €2.30
P
Sow from March to October. (500 seeds) SPMA €2.30
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Renegade F1: Terrific spinach which matures extremely quickly, is disease

resistant and is also very high yielding. It has a very sweet taste and can even
N EW Firebird: The lastest in the development of Spinach for the summer months.
be over-wintered in mild areas. (500 seeds) SPRE €2.60
It is steady growing and bolt resistant with large thick leaves. It is high yielding
and resistant to downy mildew. (500 seeds) SPFB €2.60
Spinach, Perpetual
A very high yielding rewarding crop. A few plants well sown will provide enough
Perpetual Spinach: High quality leaf beet. Ideal for dry conditions. Very slow to bolt.
spinach for a family throughout the year. Requires high fertility.
P
Can provide valuable greens throughout the winter. (300 seeds) SPLB €2.30
E Squash - Pumpkins
CUCURBITA PEPO OR MAXIMA - FAMILY CUCURBITACEAE
Pumpkins & squashes are ideally raised indoors with heat in mid-April and potted on
into 9cm pots when large enough to handle. They should be planted out in late May
Big Max: The big one. Large fruit of up to 50kg with smooth skin and tasty flesh.
to early June.
N EW
Black Futsu: Ribbed, black skinned, small pumpkin shaped squash. Excellent
This is the choice for keen competition growers. (10 seeds) SQBM €2.60
Buttercup: Reputedly one of the most delicious squashes ever and certainly
flavour when roasted; will turn orange if left to mature fully. (10 seeds) SQBF €2.60
one of our favourites. Green skin and firm sweet flesh, ideal for roasting
Butternut, Waltham: Productive large Butternut which grows up to 30cm long.

as well as soups and pumpkin pie. (10 seeds) SQBT €2.80
P Green Hokkaido: Our favourite squash thanks to its dry and nutty flavour.
Dense flesh and stores well. (10 seeds) SQBW €2.60
F Jack O’Lantern: The perfect Halloween pumpkin. Medium sized golden fruits
Orange, yellow flesh. Stores well. (10 seeds) SQGH €2.60
Jeune: Yellow patty-pan type producing high yields of saucer sized fruits with
ready in about 5 months. (10 seeds) SQJO €2.60
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P Red Uchiki Kuri: A small, orange coloured variety. Fruit 1.5kg - 2kg with fine
scalloped edge and bright yellow colour. (10 seeds) SQJE €3.60
Red Turban: Brightly coloured, red Turk’s Turban variety. Ideal for eating
nutty flavour. Stores well. (10 seeds) SQRK €2.60
Sweet Dumpling: Produces large numbers of small fruits, ideal for stuffing
stuffed or for ornamental use. (5 seeds) SQTU €2.60
Vegetable Spaghetti: Produces large fruit which can be boiled whole or baked
or cooking whole. (10 seeds) SQSD €2.80
Table Queen Bush: A true bush type with 3-8 fruits per plant. Excellent tasting, for baking,
before forking out the spaghetti-like flesh. (10 seeds) SQVE €2.60
F OUR SPECIAL: Musquee De Provence: Traditional French pumpkin with vigorous

steaming and soups. Fast growing, maturing in about 75 days. (10 seeds) SQTQ €2.60
vines. Ribbed fruits mature from dark green to ochre and can reach up to 8kg in
weight. (10 seeds) SQMU €2.80
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Swede
BRASSICA NAPUS - FAMILY CRUCIFERAE
The Irish turnip. They are fairly hardy and prefer a light soil and an open exposed site.
Helenor: Late main crop; globe shape roots with purple top and yellow flesh.
Sow in May/June directly into the ground, thinning distance: 30cm
Wilhelmsburger: New, excellent organic swede. Yellow roots with firm flesh,
Tolerant to cracking and breaking; medium mildew resistance. (300 seeds) SWHE €2.60
F
stores well. (300 seeds) SWWB €2.40
Sweet Corn
ZEA MAYS - FAMILY GRAMINAE
Sweet corn is a tender crop which needs a long growing season and high soil fertility. It is
best grown in a polytunnel or glasshouse. To encourage pollination, shake the plant, the
Golden Bantam: Very good quality if harvested in time. Nice sweet flavour.
male flowers are on the tip of the plant. Seeds should be sown in April for planting in May.
True Gold: Heirloom variety with golden yellow kernels and a rich buttery flavour.
Should be eaten fresh. (50 seeds) SCGB €2.60
Matures Sept. (50 seeds) SCTR €2.50
Tomatoes
LYCOPERSICUM ESCULENTUM - FAMILY SOLANACEAE
Tomatoes are half-hardy plants. Grown for 100 years as an ornamental plant, all parts,
except the fruit, are toxic. There is a wide variety of shapes and sizes available. Sow February /
March indoors in trays and pot up into 8cm pots when the first true leaves are formed.
Chadwick: One of the sweetest tasting cherry variety and with good disease
TOMATO SMALL FRUIT
P F Gardener’s Delight: Popular, small cherry type. Produces masses of well

resistance. This variety is bound to become a favourite. (25 seeds) TOCW €2.30
F Sakura F1: Firm cherry tomato with excellent taste and colour. Vigorous plants
flavoured fruits. (25 seeds) TOGD €2.30
Sugar Grape (Zuckertraube): Red cherry. Strong growth.

which do best under cover and produce large trusses. (5 seeds) TOSA €3.50
Excellent flavour and high yielding. (25 seeds) TOZT €2.30

Rotkappchen: Compact bush tomato ideal for hanging baskets, pots or tubs. The
N EW
Yellow Submarine: New yellow cherry tomato. Potato leaved type with large
fruits are cocktail size (40gr weight), dark red and very tasty. (10 seeds) TORK €2.60
trusses of small tomatoes. (25 seeds) TOYS €2.30
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Agro F1: Very high yields of San Marzano type plum tomatoes. Very nice taste
TOMATO MEDIUM
Golden Queen: High yielding, yellow salad tomato with an exceptionally

and good disease resistance. Should be grown undercover. (5 seeds) TOAG €3.10
P
Matina: A very early cropping variety with medium sized, bright red fruits.
fine flavour. Dating back to 1800. (25 seeds) TOGQ €2.30
Pitenza F1: Undercover type giving vigorous plants with bright red fruits
Delicious taste, unpredictable growth habit. (40 seeds) TOMA €2.30
which ripen all together on the truss for an attractive presentation on the plate.
San Marzano: Red plum type produces heavy crops for cooking and bottling,
Taste good too. (5 seeds) TOPT €3.10
Yellow Perfection: Smooth golden yellow round fruits are formed on sturdy plants.
sauces and purees. Best grown under cover. Can grow as a bush.(25 seeds) TOSM €2.30
F
Douglas: Vigorous, early variety with tasty, high quality fruits of up to 100gr. High
Early to fruit and high yielding. Heirloom variety. (25 seeds) TOYP €2.30
yielding and attractive. (5 seeds) TODG €4.50
Belle: This is a professional standard flat globe shaped tomato of very high quality.
TOMATO LARGE
Ideal in unheated glasshouses and tunnels but will grow outside. Vigorous and
Oxheart: New! Traditional Italian tomato with large, pink, heart shaped fruits. Very
high yielding. (5 seeds) TOBL €2.70
Marmande: Large, irregular fruits late to mature but the taste is well worth
tasty, thick, meaty flesh and little juice. So ideal for sandwiches. (25 seeds) TOOX €2.30
Saint Pierre: Large fleshy tomato which is very prolific. Tasty French heirloom
waiting for. Can be grown as a bush type. (25 seeds) TOMM €2.30
variety. (25 seeds) TOSP €2.30
Beefsteak: Large pink/red fruits can weigh up to 250g. Good for slicing and
TOMATO BUSH TYPE
P
Koralik: Very early bush type which produces a surprisingly high yield
stuffing and excellent flavour. (25 seeds) TOBS €2.30
of sweet, bright, red cherry tomatoes. The plant is strong growing and has
shown tolerance to blight in trials. Ideal for pots and hanging baskets as well
as open ground. (10 seeds) TOKO €2.50
Turnip
BRASSICA RAPA - FAMILY CRUCIFERAE
A fast growing root vegetable, which can be sown in succession from April until July.
Milan Purple Top: White with purple top, flattish roots, quick to mature.
An easy one to grow.
P
White Globe: Traditional white turnip with smooth round roots and bright
Suitable for successional sowings. (500 seeds) TUMI €2.30
Golden Ball: Now available as organic seed. Very hardy strain for autumn
purple top. Good for overwinter. (500 seeds) TUWG €2.30
sowing if required. Good tasting golden flesh. (500 seeds) TUGO €2.40
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Herbs & Edible Flowers

ALL SEED PACKETS ARE PRICED AT €2.50
(HA): Hardy Annual | (HHA): Half Hardy Annual | (GP): Greenhouse Perennial
(P): Perannial | (B): Biannial | (A): Annual
Anise (A): Delicate plant with pretty white flowers

Basil, Chen (A): New “Super-sweet” variety and reputed to be the best
HANS
Basil, Cinnamon (A): Cinnamon flavoured from Mexico. Height 45cm. (600 seeds) HBCI
Genovese type. (600 seeds) HBSS
Basil, Fino Verde (A): Fine leaved basil, small leaves and a good scent.
Basil, Greek (A): Fine leaved miniature basil with small leaves. (600 seeds)
Height 35-40 cm (600 seeds) HBFF
Basil, Lemon (A): Lemon scented leaves. For salads and herb teas.
HBGR
Basil, Mammoth (A): Extra large leaves. Fine flavour. Height 45cm.
Height 30cm (600 seeds) HBLE
Basil, Nufar F1 (A): Vigorous hybrid. High yielding, sweet & spicy. (600 seeds) HBNU
HBBU
Basil, Petra Red (A): Attractive deep red leaves. (600 seeds)
Basil, Sweet (A): Popular culinary type with the finest flavour. Height 45cm.
HBRL
Basil Thai
(600 seeds) HBSW
W (A): Used in Thai cooking. Attractive purple flowers and stems, N EW
NE
Borage (A): Borago Officinale: Blue edible flowers. Attracts bees.
unique scent and taste. HBTH
N EW
Burnet, Salad (P): Young leaves used for salad. Evergreen. Height 30cm. (115 seeds) HBRU
Easy to grow, self-seeds. (100 seeds) HBOR
Chamomile (A): Daisy-like flowers for tea. Height 60cm.

Chervil (B): Slightly aromatic, aniseed flavoured fern-like leaves.
HCHA
Chives (P): Mild onion flavour. Sturdy, erect foliage with good flavour.
HCHR
Coriander, Santos (A): Use leaves and seeds in a variety of ways. Slow to bolt.
Edible flowers. (850 seeds). HCCV
Coriander, Filtro (A): New improved coriander. High yielding slow bolt variety for
Height 1m. HCOR
Dill (A): Tetra variety. Used in salads, fish dishes and pickles. Height 90cm (900 seeds) HDIL
leaf production. Height 1m. HCFI
Echinacea (P): Purple coneflower. Attractive plant, medicinal properties.

Fennel Common (P): Green leaved type. Makes a good herb tea. (230 seeds).
HECH
Feverfew (A): Daisy like flowers and bitter leaves. Medicinal herb: use with caution.
HFEC
Hyssop (P): A good bee plant. Attractive blue flowers. Height 45cm (300 seeds) HHYP
Height 50cm (500 seeds) HFEV
Lavender English (P): A hardy aromatic shrub. Tall variety. Can be used as tea.
Lemon Balm (P): Sweet scented herb. Good in salad and herb tea. Height 75cm.
Height 90cm. HLAE
Lovage (P): A large plant with a celery-like taste, delicious in soups. Height up to 2m. HLOV
(200 seeds) HBAL
Marigold, Pot (A): Traditional marigold with single flowers. Edible Flowers.
Marjoram Sweet (P): Culinary herb, suitable for flavouring all kinds of dishes. HMAS
Beneficial for insects, particularly bees. OFCA
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Marsh-Mallow (P): Tall handsome plant with velvety leaves’ and pink flowers.
Nasturtium (A) : Tropaeolum majus: Buds, flowers and leaves have peppery taste.
HMAR
Oregano (P): Special variety with fine flavour, ideal for tomato dishes and
Seeds are pickled as capers. Used in salads. OFNA
Parsley Green Perle (B): Top variety with heavy, densely filled, dark green curly leaves
Italian cuisine. Height 60cm. HORG
Parsley Moss Curled (B): Traditional most popular parsley. Medium green leaves on
on strong stalks. Ideal under-cover or outside use. (500 seeds) PAGR
Parsley Italian Giant (B): Parsley with large green flat leaves. (500 seeds)
sturdy plants with densely curled leaves on strong stems. (500 seeds) PAMC
Parsley Plain (French) (B): Dark, green, deeply cut, flat leaves, with a fine flavour
PAIG
Rosemary (P): Evergreen shrub with needle shaped leaves. (60 seeds)
which makes it a culinary favourite. (500 seeds) PAPF
Rue (P): Blue/grey lacy foliage, small yellow flowers. The plant can cause allergic
HROS
Sage (P): A shrub providing tasty aromatic leaves. (100 seeds)

reactions or phyto - photodermatitis. Handle with gloves. HRUE
St. Johns Wort (P): Traditional medicinal herb, small yellow flowers. Height 60cm. HSJO
HSAG
Savory, summer (A): Cook with beans. Attractive pink flowers. Height 45cm.
Savory, winter (P): Hardy dwarf perennial bush. Stronger than summer Savory
HSUS
Sorrel French (P): Large leaved type for sauces, soups and salads. Height 60cm. HSOF
but has the same uses. HWIS
Tansy (P): Fern like leaves, yellow flowers. Insect repellent, up to 1m height.
N EW (400 seeds)
Thyme Common (P): Decorative shrub for culinary/medicinal use.
HTAN
Yarrow (P): Feathered leaves with white or pink flowers, popular medicinal herb.
HTHM
N EW
Height 1m. HYAR
Flowers
(A): Annual
(HP): Perennial - Sown preferably in trays indoors in March or April.
Transplant when large enough, they will flower in autumn the same year.
(HB): Biennial - Sown in spring or summer, to be moved in flowering position
in autumn or early spring to flower about 12 months after sowing.
(HHA): Half Hardy Annual – They are sown in trays in early spring and given
a warm, light position (propagator, sunny windowsill, conservatory or
heated greenhouse).
(HA): Hardy Annual – Sown in early spring. This group does not need to be raised indoors.
(x seeds): Approx. seed count.
Antirrhinum, Snapdragon Mixed (HHP): Popular bedding/border plant,
Bells Of Ireland (A): Flower arranger’s delight. Tall spikes with bright green calyx.
mixed colours. Treat as annual, Height 35cm OFAN
Corncockle - Agrostemma Githago (A): Easy to grow, self-seeds.

Height 60–80cm. (180 seeds) OFBE
Purple and pink trumpet-like blooms from June to August. Height up to 1m. OCCO
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Cornflowers - Centaurea Cyanus (HA):

Blue: Easy to grow, striking blue flowers. Height 90cm. (250 seeds)
Mixed: Red, rose, maroon, blue and white flowers. (125 seeds)
OCFB
Cosmos, Cosmea (HHA): Tall vigorous plants with lovely large simple flowers
OCFM
Cosmos, Orange Cosmea (HHA): Tall vigorous plants with large simpleflowers in
in red, pink and white. Easy to grow. Height 90cm OFCC
N E W
Eschholtzia, California Poppy (A): Shades of orange, easy to grow and very
striking orangecolour. Easy to grow. OFCM
Gypsophila Elegans (A): Lacy foliage with fine scented white flowers. (250 seeds) OFGY
pretty, lacy foliage. Height 40cm OFES
Larkspur (A): Double flowers on numerous branching stems.
Larkspur, Galilee Blue (A):

For borders or cut flowers. (450 seeds), height 100cm
Larkspur, Galilee Pink (A):

OLGB
Larkspur, Galilee White (A):

OFGP
Larkspur, Galilee Lilac (A):

OFGW
Larkspur, Galilee Mix (A):

OFGL
Nigella, Damascena (A): Blue, pink and white mixed. Seed pods can be produced
OLGM
Poppy, Corn or Field (HA): The once common field poppy which used to grow
for dried flowers. Height 40-60cm. (900 seeds) OFND
Sunflower, Jerusalem Dwarf Yellow (A): Dwarf yellow, with a spray of flowers
wild everywhere. OFPC
Sunflower, Jerusalem Gold F1 (A): Striking orange - yellow flowers, extremely

on 40cm tall plants, for pots or bedding. OSJD
Sunflower, Jerusalem Sunrise Lemon (A): Tall with up to 6 side branches to

decorative and floriferous cutting variety. Tall. OSJG
Sweet Pea ”Tamar Mix“(A): Lovely colours with a heavenly scent. (20 seeds)
give many lemon yellow blooms. OSJS
Tiger Eye (A): Tall mix of single and double flowers from yellow to bronze and
OFSP
Viola, Tricolor
copper. Many side branches. (20 seeds) OSTE
(HHA): Beautyful cottage garden favourite. Small pansy like
N EW flowers in violet, yellow and white.
Wallflower, Mix (B): Flowers in spring. Mix of yellow and red flowers.
OFVT
Zinnia, Scarlet Red (HHA): Long lasting flowers, striking scarlet colour.
OFWM
Zinnia, Dwarf Mix (HHA): Lovely mostly double flowers on half tall plants.
OFZS
Shades of pink. Height 30cm OFZD
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Sprouting Seeds
Sprouts: The natural vitamin and mineral boost! They are inexpensive, easy to grow
and very nutritious. Eating a variety of sprouts can provide you with the right amount
of all 8 essential amino acids. They are ideal for winter greens and are easily digestible.
Sprout in a “Mini Greenhouse (germinator), a jar (with a muslin type of cloth, as a lid)
or grow the seedlings in punnets for tasty greens. Rinse the sprouts twice daily under
the tap and drain again. Enjoy them!
Alfalfa: Ready in 4-6 days. Vitamins A, B, C, E & K. Rich in minerals and trace
Cress: Ready in 4-5 days. Vitamins A & C, minerals. Use: breads, garnishes,
elements. Use: juice, salads, sandwiches, soups, sprout loaves. (80gr). SPAA
Flax: Rich in protein, Omega-3, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus,

salads, sandwiches. (75gr) SPCR
Mung Bean: Ready in 3-6 days. High quality protein, iron, potassium, vitamin C.
potassium and fibre. (60gr) SPFL
Mustard: Ready in 4-5 days. Mustard oil, Vitamins A & C, minerals.

Use: juices, Oriental dishes, salads, sandwiches, soups. (75gr) SPMU
Red Clover: Ready in 4-5 days. Vitamins A & C, trace elements. Use: breads,
Use: juices, salads, sandwiches, soups. (80gr) SPMS
Radish: Ready in 4-5 days. Potassium and Vitamin C. Use: dressing, juices,
salads, sandwiches, soups. (80gr) SPCL
Sunflower: Ready in 1-3 days. Rich in minerals, fats, protein, Vitamins B & E. Use: breads,
Mexican-style food, salads, sandwiches, soups. (50gr) SPRA
Wheat Grain: Grow top quality organic wheatgrass to juice at home. 25gr of wheatgrass
cereals, cheeses, desserts, dressings, milks, salads, soups, sprout loaves, yogurts. (75gr) SPSU
juice is said to contain the same amount of nutrients as 1kg of green vegetables.
WHEA (1kg) €3.00
Root Divsions
These are available in the dormant season only (November to March).
POSTAGE €3.00 FOR 6 CUTTINGS AND €4.00 FOR 12 CUTTINGS.
IMPORTANT: ON RECEIPT OF THE ROOTS, PLEASE STORE THEM IN POTS WITH SAND,
IN A COOL, FROST-FREE PLACE UNTIL PLANTING TIME
Comfrey Root Cuttings

Var. Bocking 14: Comfrey is an excellent plant with many uses including as a fertiliser.
It will do best in good soil but will grow well on most soils. Leaves can be harvested up
to five times per year.
6 root cuttings COMF 6 €8.00
12 root cuttings COMF12 €12.00
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Willow Cuttings
A BUNDLE OF 5 CUTTINGS (SAME VARIETY) €5.00. POSTAGE €6.00 FOR UP TO
10 CUTTINGS, €10.00 FOR MORE THAN 10 CUTTINGS.
On receipt of cutting, plant as soon as possible.
Flanders Red: Fairly strong growing with very dark red/ purple stems.
Vittelina: Has straight yellow branches.
N EW
WFLR
Harrison: Good quality rods drying to a reddish brown.

WAVI
Irish Black: Possibly a hybrid with a bit of Viminalis in it. It is more vigorous
WRHA
Brittany Blue: It is very pliable and lovely to weave with.

than Packing Twine, so is suitable for uprights. It dries green. WPIB
Packing Twine: A good tough variety. Not as straight as others.

Grows with a slight wave, not so good for uprights. WPBB
Lancashire Dicks: Excellent for fine work as it produces small slender rods.
More wavy but produces a tougher rod. It dries to a dark colour. WPPT
Brown Maul: An osier type willow which grows from 4ft to 7ft (1.2m to 2.1m)
Not very high yielding. Very high class rod suitable for peeling. WPLD
Biomass Willow (Variety unknown): Extremely fast growing hybrid willow

per year. Good resistance to rust. WTBM
for fuel production. WBIO
Also available are long willow rods suitable for domes, “fedges” and other willow
structures. Please call us for a quote. Collection only.
Books
Please visit our Online Shop at www.theorganiccentre.ie to chose from more than
80 publications on Organic Gardening.
The Compost Book: An easy to follow guide to creating your own compost.
ORGANIC CENTRE PUBLICATIONS
Growing Together Cook Book: Simple, seasonal recipes from your local
43 pages. TCPB €3.50
Growing Together Schools: Monthly School garden tips & simple seasonal
community food garden. Foreword by Neven Maguire, 49 pages. GTCB €4.95
recipes. 28 pages. GTSC €4.95
Booklets
The following "Step by Step" Organic Gardening booklets are published by the
guidelines to many aspects of organic gardening. €2.50/per booklet

"Organic Garden" (Former HDRA). They provide an excellent introduction and
Worm Composting: Includes advice on how to make worm compost in a dustbin,

another method for recycling kitchen waste. SBS4
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Green Manures for Organic Soil Improvement: Green manuring explained,
Comfrey for Gardeners: How to grow and use it, such as making comfrey
with clear advice on what and when to grow it. SBS11
Grow Your Own Organic Fruit - Getting Started: A basic introduction to

liquid, as mulch and other applications. SBS13
21st Century Organic Gardening: The latest organic gardening knowledge

getting started in growing organic fruit. SBS25
to get you growing, whatever your garden, wherever you live and whatever
your abilities. SBS26
Green Essentials – Organic Guides: €5.80/per booklet

The Green Essential range is designed to make creating your own organic garden easier
than ever; in association with (former HDRA) Organic Garden and Soil Association.
Banish Slugs: Slugs and snails leave a trail of destruction in most gardens.
This book shows you how to make your garden less attractive to them and how
Control Pests: Garden pests come in all shapes and sizes – but which are the
to prevent them from damaging your plants- without the need for chemicals. BK66
goodies and which are the baddies? The truth is that if you encourage the good
bugs, you should be able to control the bad ones without resorting to poisons.
Garden Birds: This book shows you how much enjoyment you can get from attracting
This book will point you in the right direction. BK62
Grow Fruit: this book shows you how to grow a wide range of organic fruits
birds to your garden and how birds play a vital role in the organic garden. BK69
Grow Vegetables: Considering growing vegetables, a complex and confusing

even in a small space. It gives tips on buying, planting, pruning. BK75
business, then this book is for you. Follow some simple principles and you too
Create Ponds: A pond serves as visual focus for any garden and provides a cool
could soon be growing and eating your own fresh organic vegetables. BK64
oasis where you can get away from it all. In addition, a garden pond attracts and
harbours a fascinating diversity of "Gardener-friendly" wildlife. This book gives
you clear, concise advice on how to plan, build and maintain a pond even in the
Attract Wildlife: As well as providing year-round entertainment, a wildlife-friendly

most modest garden – and without spending a fortune. BK67
garden helps to supply food, drink and shelter for a range of species. This book
gives clear and practical advice on how to create a wildlife haven in your back
Successful Allotment: This little book is packed with information about finding
garden, and how to enjoy it through the changing seasons. BK65
an allotment, what to grow, how to maintain interest and get the most benefit
from being an allotment holder. BK73
Organic Gardening Handbooks: €13.00

Gardening on a Bed System: All aspects of bed gardening- planning,
constructing, dig & no-dig systems, crop selection, rotation and planting are
covered. Crop-by-crop chart explains how to grow many vegetables on beds.
Colour illustrations throughout. BK36
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Growing Under Glass: Save energy and help the environment by learning to
grow vegetables, fruit and flowers the natural way in an unheated glasshouse.
Information on chemical-free growing, careful planning and selection of plants,
Managing Soil without Using Chemicals: Soil is our greatest garden asset and
pest and disease control, soil care and good management techniques. BK64
this book contains a wealth of information to help you to get to know your soil
Living Willow Sculpture: An inspirational guide to creating a wonderful selection

and work with it. BK06
of decorative, functional and amusing shapes for the garden- chairs, fences, arbours,
bowers, tunnels and more. Contains ideas and suggestions for small and large gardens.
Features advice on planning a project, planting, joining, weaving and pruning a
Pests-How To Control Them On Fruit & Vegetables: This practical book is a

structure. Combines clear instructions with practical step-by step projects. BK48
valuable aid for all gardeners interested in creating a safe, natural environment
in which to grow healthy and tasty fruit and vegetables. Full-colour identification
of garden friends and enemies. Advice on how to avoid pest problems by improving
The Small Ecological Garden: This book will enable you to get the best from
the soil and using a crop rotation. Hints on protecting plants from pests. BK03
your garden: choose the perfect plants for your soil ; feed them with your own
natural compost; attract bees and butterflies by growing the right plants. BK83
Organic Grower’s Guides: €12.50/per book

Organic Apple Production: This book offers guidance on everything from
planting to harvest. Written with the professional grower in mind but it cannot
Organic Strawberry Production: A new guide from HDRA research department

fail to interest those who want to grow better apples organically. BK92
covering all aspects of strawberry growing. Aimed at the professional grower

but an invaluable aid to the amateur as well. BK93
More Books...
Vegetables for the Irish Garden, by Klaus Laitenberger: Hands on
Gardeners Pocket Bible, Jay Roni: The “phone a friend for gardeners”. It is such
information on how to grow vegetables in the typical Irish climate. VIKG €14.95
a pain having to go indoors, kick off your boots and look up the answer in a great
gardening tome. This indispensable little guide will fit in your pocket to tell you
what you need to know, when you need to know it so you can get on with the
gardening. “A brilliant book, an encyclopaedia stripped down to essentials. It does
Grow Your Own Vegetables, Joy Larkcom: Covers every aspect of organic vegetable
exactly what it says on the tin, but also very funny.” Organic Gardening GPBR €14.55
gardening including preparing and looking after soil, manure, composts and fertilizers,
growing techniques, pests, diseases and weeds, protection, plus planning and making
New Book of Herbs, Jekka McVicar: A beautiful illustrated A to Z of the top

good use of space. Cultivation information for over 100 vegetables. GOVL €17.00
100 herbs with essential information on cultivation and uses. Detailed step-by-step
sections show Jekka’s successful growing techniques to help you create a perfect
herb garden. An inspiring selection of recipes and practical uses of herbs make
this essential reading for all herb gardeners. NBHV €21.60
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The Organic Salad Garden, Joy Larkcom; This is a cracking book, filled with
beautiful and inspirational photography. As the title suggests it concerns itself
with the study of growing salads which it does in an accessible and logical fashion.
It looks at the growing needs of specific plant groups and finishes with a selection
The Polytunnel Companion, Jayne Neville: An essential reference guide about

of lovely recipes. OSGL €21.60
selecting your tunnel, planning, preparation, construction, maintenance, getting

the most out of your tunnel by gardening through the year. PTCN €15.90
Laminated Posters
Companion Planting Chart: Laminated wall chart which cross references the
Organic Vegetable Planning Chart: Laminated poster providing a visual guide to the
direct interactions of over 90 plants. COMP €16.00
times for sowing, planting, transplanting, harvesting and storing
Organic Vegetable Growing Guide: Laminated poster showing sowing times, spacing,
popular crops. Includes a guide to 3 - 4 year rotation plan. OVPC €16.00
soil requirements, etc of most popular garden vegetables. Attractive and

easy to use as reference guide. Additional details on reverse. OVGG €16.00
Pest Control
We advocate good garden husbandry and healthy plant growth as the best weapon
Brassica Collars: Fit around the base of cabbages and other brassicas to
against pests and diseases.
Buzzline Bird Scarers: Humming tape gives off sound that birds will not
protect against cabbage root fly. (pack of 30 collars) BRCO €3.90
Cat Repellent: Contains natural aromatic oils which repel cats away from
tolerate. Keep birds from damaging crops without harming them. BUZZ €6.20
Winter Tree Wash: Natural product containing biological enzymes which

flower and veg beds. Does not smell offensive to humans. 225gr CAT €5.30
dissolve insect eggs present on dormant fruit trees and bushes. Suitable for
apples, plums, pears and cherries as well as blackcurrants, raspberries,
Yellow Sticky Traps: Control whitefly in the greenhouse and conservatory. Bright
gooseberries and blackberries. 500ml TRWA €15.80
Mini Yellow Sticky Traps: Ideal for houseplants or the conservatory.

yellow card attracts the pests and they stick to the sticky surface. (5 traps) TRST €5.60
Less conspicuous but as effective as those described above. (5 traps) TRMI €4.20
Slug control
Slug and Snail Shocka: A roll of ground cover fabric coated with copper which slugs
and snails do not like to cross. It apparently gives them a shock similar to when tin
foil makes contact with an amalgam tooth filling!!
Standard roll: 1.5m x 0.30m. SHOCK1 €8.90
Ferramol® Slug Pellets: Slug pellets which are harmless to pets, children and
Large roll: 4mx 0.30m. SHOCK2 €14.00
wildlife. Contain Ferric Phosphate. 750gr FER02 €8.90
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Garden Tools
Heavy Duty Hoe: Ideal for working heavy, compressed soil, for soil that has never
CHILLINGTON TOOLS
been cultivated or preparing your potato plot. Easy to use even when turning
Canterbury Fork Hoe: High quality tool to break up soil and for easy effective
grass sods. With handle. CHHD €30.00
Ridging Hoe: This tool is great when preparing ridges to plant potatoes or
weeding. With handle. CHCF €30.00
transplants even in heavy, compressed soil. CHRH €30.00
Please check our Online Shop for a wider range of tools.
OSCILLATING HOES
The No.1 Tool - The double action Oscillating Hoe has an outstanding reputation for
being fast and effective. The blade of the hoe works parallel to the ground. Weeds
are undercut by pushing/pulling the sharp blade through the top layer of the soil.
Effect: weeds cut off and soil surface loosened for better air/water penetration.
Blades are self sharpening. Without handle. Comes in three sizes.
Hoe width 85mm. OSC85 €26.50
Garden Sundries
Citrox: Powerful garden disinfectant, based on extracts of citrus fruit. Effective
against a wide range of diseases. Use to clean greenhouses, tools, pots, etc... Not
harmful to plant material, so can be used to disinfect bulbs and cuttings.
Has no insecticide effect, it will not harm beneficial insects. Dilute 50ml to 1L.
Jute Fillis Garden String: Jumbo roll of strong jute garden twine.
(Contents 1000ml) CITR €9.90
200gr JFGS €5.70
Greentwist Garden String: Traditional green garden string with hundreds of uses.
500gr JFGS1 €6.90
Fully biodegradable.
N EW
Small GRSS €1.60
Raffia: Natural lightweight tying material. Ideal for general use and grafting.
Medium 240gr GRMS €4.20
Pond Pads: Made from a matting of Barley straw and natural cotton netting,
40gr RAFF €3.75
they are a natural way of keeping ponds clear and algae free. No harm to wildlife
or fish. Original Ponds Pads Pack of three pads – 12 months protection for average
Snippets: For small ponds and water features. PPSN

gardenponds (700gal.) PPOR €7.70
Pruning Balm: A natural product to treat exposed wood after pruning.

€4.20
Made from seaweed extracts. Soil association symbol. 250ml PRBA €8.05
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Mercury Minimum/Maximum Thermometer: Two columns display the present

temperature-while markers show the previous lowest/highest temperature.
PH Soil Tester (Rapitest): Test the acidity of your soil and see how well it is
Important information particular for green-houses and propagation areas. THER02 €8.60
PH Meter (Rapitest): Instant and precise pH tester separate probe connected to

suited to various plants. Sufficient for 5 tests. PHST €6.90
accurate meter. Complete with pH correction guide and table of suitable plants.
PH Mini Meter (Rapitest): Smaller version of the above.

No batteries required. PHME €23.00
Integrated probe and meter with pH correction guide and table of suitable
Watering Can Roses: Popular, rubber backed, round watering can roses.
plants. No batteries required. PHMM €15.90
High quality brass faces which are removable for cleaning. They will fit most
popular makes of watering can.
Coarse ROSC €3.60
Medium ROSM €3.60
Fine ROSF €3.60
Propagation
Coir Pots: Made from organically produced Coir and natural latex.
Seedling pots (3cmx3cm) per 25 pots CPSE25 €4.55
Root Runners (3cmx6cm) per 25 pots CPRR25 €5.25
Small Pots (8cmx8cm) per 10 pots CPSP10 €3.15
Fyba Growpots: Biodegradable, an alternative to peat pots. These are completely

Medium Pots (17.75cmx12.5cm) per 10 pots CPMP €14.10
peat free and eliminate root damage to transplants as they are planted out.
Fyba Growtubes: As above but with no base these 13cm long tubes are ideal
(20 x 7.5cm pots) FYB20 €3.40
Soil Thermometer: Check the soil temperature before sowing precious seeds
for sweet-peas, peas, beans, leeks, etc... (20 tubes) FYGT €3.40
Propagating Thermometer: Smaller version, designed for use in seed trays

and do not be fooled by the first warm days of spring! SOIL €16.40
Plastic Plant Labels 4": Pack of 25. LAB4

and modules to ensure optimum temperature for germination. PROP €7.20
Wooden Seedling Labels:

€1.50
E W 50 Round ended labels, 14cm long. WOSL €6.20
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New Organic Growing Medium

Coir Block: 650gr, just add water, leave to soak and add nutrients if required.
APPROVED BY SOIL ASSOCIATION
Gives up to 2kg of peat free compost. Also ideal for hanging baskets and to
Nutrient Base: 200gr, for up to 4 blocks, all purpose. CONA

improve compressed or sandy soils. COIR €0.90
Nutrient Base: 200gr, for up to 6 blocks, Vegan. CONV

€3.20
€3.20
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Organic Green Manure Seeds

Red Clover diploid: N-fixer, deep rooting, 200gr. RCL01orgDIS
AVAILABLE FOR SPRING / SUMMER:
Crimson Clover: Quick maturing N-fixer, 200gr. CCL01orgSIDIS

€4.00
Lupin Sweet: Fast growing N-fixer, 200gr. LUP01orgDIS

€3.20
Mustard: Fast growing and robust, 300gr. MUS01orgDIS

€2.60
Vetch, Summer: N-fixer, adds org. matter, 300gr. VET01orgDIS

€3.20
Buckwheat: Weed suppressor, attracts bees, 250gr. BUC01orgDIS

€2.90
Phacelia: Attracts bees, weed suppressor, 250gr. PHA01orgDIS

€2.90
Fodder Radish: Deep rooting, weed suppressing, 200gr. RAD01orgDIS

€4.00
€3.00
Vetch, winter: N-fixer, 300gr. VET03orgDIS

AVAILABLE FOR OVERWINTERING:
Rye seed: Deep rooting, hardy, 400gr. RYE01orgDIS

€3.50
Rye/winter vetch: N-fixer, for late sowing, 400gr. MIX03orgDIS

€2.00
Phacelia/winter Vetch: Quick, weed suppressing, N-fixer 300gr. MIX04orgDIS

€3.00
Rye/Phacelia: Deep rooting, weed suppressing, 400gr MIX05orgDIS

€4.00
Landsberger Mix: Winter Vetch, Crimson Clover, Ital. Ryegrass.

€4.00
Deep rooting N-fixer, 400gr. GMLAG01orgDIS €3.20
Conditions
Prices: For mail order cost of postage and packing will be added at the current rate.
Prices can be changed without notice.
VAT: All prices quoted include VAT at the current rate.
Payments: We accept Bank Drafts or Postal Orders or Cheques. We accept all

payments by Credit Card.
Order: Please enter product code, quantity required, and price plus shipping costs
according to the Handling & Postage table on our order form. Friends: less 10%
friends discount (postage and gift vouchers excluded).
Delivery: We are committed to supplying goods as soon as possible. Out of stock

items will be sent when they become available at no extra postage cost.You can check
availability of goods required online on www.theorganiccentre.ie “Shop online”.
For an even greater choice of seeds, books, sundries and gifts

please visit our Online-Shop on www.theorganiccentre.ie
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• Homoeopathy has an established tradition as a safe and effective
medicine in mainland Europe, market €2.25billion in 2008.
• At New Vistas, we are proud to have been able to bring that expertise
to Ireland and we are grateful to our customers for having made us
market leader in our branch of healthcare.
• Homoeopathy is the ideal medicine for children and

the elderly, indeed for all ages.
• Homoeopathy is used both to prevent and treat health conditions,

with a wide spectrum of applications.
• New Vistas offers an extensive range of homoeopathic products

for detoxification, organ support and prevention.
• New Vistas also offers high quality nutritional supplements.
• A range of training courses available for Practitioner, Retailer & the Public.
TO:
CAR POOLING If you are travelling to the Organic Centre and would be interested
in Car Pooling, sharing transport, please contact the centre.
FROM: The following travelling times to the

The Organic Centre Organic Centre, by car, are based on experience
Rossinver, Co.Leitrim, Ireland from our visitors and are no guarantee.
From Sligo 40min
T +3537198 54338 From Carrick-on-Shannon 50min
F +353719854343 From Enniskillen 45min
E info@theorganiccentre.ie From Donegal Town 30min
From Galway 2hrs + 30min
www.theorganiccentre.ie From Dublin 3hrs

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Cookbook - A collection of vibrant images and delicious recipes, created

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Course Programme 2011

The Complete Organic Garden - Day 1 February 12th Saturday €79

Trees and Woodlands

Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction February 26th Saturday €79

2011 calendar, stunning pictures

or phone 091 638099

The Complete Organic Garden - Day 2 March 12th Saturday €79

POTATO DAY 2011 (from 11am – 5pm) March 13th Sunday

The Complete Polytunnel Course:

Call Jill Scott on

Come and view our range of Environmentally

Open to the public 8am- 5pm *You collect or we deliver*

Enviro Grind operate a Department of Agriculture,

For all enquiries, please contact:

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Grow Your Own Fruit - revised

Growing in Polytunnels – An Introduction March 26th Saturday €79

Grains, Breads & Sourdough

Gardening in Small Spaces, Urban Gardens

Timberframed Post+Beam Construction for Self-Builders April 2nd Saturday €79

The Complete Organic Garden - Day 3 April 9th Saturday €79

Basket Making April Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th €155*

Cooking for your Blood Type April 10th Sunday €79

Organic Gardening in Schools April 16th Saturday €79

Soups, Dips and Breads April 30th Saturday €79

The Complete Organic Garden - Day 4 May 7th Saturday €79

Beekeeping – an Introduction - revised May 7th Saturday €79

Will and Away is a mobile outdoor

Our activities include; rock climbing, abseiling,

Contact Will on 087 1366373 or visit

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Workshops, walks & talks on wild food

and medicine, intro course in domestic

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3 miles from The O.C.

Discover Wild Herbs on your Doorstep May 14th Saturday €79

Open to the public 8am- 5pm You collect or we deliver