Gardening courses in Ireland

Step into enjoying your garden. Plan the future for your room outside. Introduction to low maintenance planting and seasonal colour. Plant seeds and bulbs for summer splendour. Learn the art of propagation. Make your own compost. Grow organic herbs and vegetables. Choice of plants for containers and window boxes. Year round lawn care.

The honours degree programme has been designed in response to an increasing industrial demand for honours degree level employees with design skills relating to interior architecture, especially with regard to space planning, technology and visualisation. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply…

Well known Sculptor Conleth Gent (www.conlethgent.ie) will be running a woodcarving course two and a half hours per day one day a week over a five week period based in the Trinity College Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). Conleth Gent has exhibited widely throughout Ireland and has been a multi-award…

Hazel Proctor is an accomplished horticulturalist and garden designer with over a decade experience working in parks and gardens across Ireland. She is currently the Head Gardener at The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden, in Kildare and continues to deliver the Beginners Gardening Course in conjunction with the Botany Department. During the course,…

Well known Botanical artist Yanny Petters (www.yannypetters. net) will be running a 2 day practical course in botanical drawing and watercolour illustration based in the Trinity College Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). Yanny is a member of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists a nd exhibits regularly in Ireland. Some…

David Eager Maher (www.davideagermaher.com) is well known for his works on paper and is associated with contemporary drawing internationally. Recent projects include a residency at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios (2011 2015). Inheritance a solo exhibition at Drei Ringe Gallery, Leipzig. Fukt Contemporary Drawing #13. His work has been included in commercial gallery and museum…

This short course provide a practical and interactive introduction to ECO-Community Gardens

Course outline Qualification title – Certificate in Food Gardening. Accreditation status – Accredited by CPD and IAP. Course duration – Self-paced (module availability – 365 days) Guided learning hours – 06 Availability – International The latest trend in home gardening is food gardening Food gardening refers to the method of growing vegetables and fruits for consumption…

This course facilitates learners through advanced skills of cabinet making using woodworking machinery to manufacture doors, drawers and carcasses, the application of various wookd finishes and techniques. An emphasis will be placed on the key link between the design process, 2D/3D Computer Aided Design and the workshop. Learners will have access to a design studio,…

This course equips learners with the essential skills of furniture design and making. There are practical classes using hand tools and machinery as well as drawing and design modules. Each student has the opportunity to develop skills so they can produce their own unique pieces of furniture. Learners have access to a design studio, a…

This course will provide learners with unique training and educational opportunities to become part of the horticulture profession. The Institute has extensive grounds and gardens, a large poly-tunnel and laboratories in which the learners can study botany and soil science together with propagation and design theory and practice. The course has a good mixture of…

Introductory practical and theoretical gardening course.  This course will focus on gardening tasks for early Autumn.  There will be another Gardening course in Spring.  Tools supplied. Please wear old clothes, strong footwear and bring gardening gloves.

Aim This course will provide students with a thorough practical knowledge of Horticulture, Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance and Plant Propagation making it the perfect programme to gain employment with Landscapers, Public Parks, Nurseries and Garden Centers. It also facilitates progression to Horticulture Programmes at Level 6. Modules include Plant & Soil Science Plant Protection Plant…

Knowing your garden in growing.  Join our course on good gardening, learning how to give plants the best growing conditions thus ensuring success.  This course will be given by Linda Adams, past pupil of The Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. N.B. 5 Week Course Fee:  €60.00 ​Length of Course:   5 nights 7.30-9.30pm

Gardening is one of the fastest growing leisure pastimes for many good, practical reasons as well as the sense of enjoyment of it. There are many sound economic and organic reasons for getting the most out of your garden. Vegetables and fruit s taste better when they come from your own garden. There are good…

Food gardening is the hottest trend in home gardening It’s true that food gardens are part of the solution to healthier people and communities. Why? Because of its many benefits. Food gardening is more economical – you can save a substantial amount of money from growing your own food. Buying quality vegetables can be surprisingly expensive,…

Learn the fundamentals of growing plants (both edible and ornamental) successfully and of gardening getting the most out of your space, no matter how small. The course aims to introduce participants to the basics of growing plants successfully and to give them a good understanding of how plants function and what they require to grow…

Learn how to create a garden paradise out of a small area from a simple window box to looking after a large garden. To be able to achieve a beautiful oasis over time and to learn how to care for it. This course will help you get on your way, with some simple steps. Each…

Intermediate level Over this 10 week course we will cover all aspects of gardening from the garden that you have, to the garden you want to have. How to develop the practical skills needed to achieve this. Show how to use the different tools and techniques that can be used to help you achieve the…

Come and learn to grow nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own back garden or balcony with Jean Wallace. The topics covered will include vegetables suitable for an urban garden raised beds construction and preparation balcony garden and suitable containers kitchen window sill plants, pests, diseases and disorders Jean will also cover remedies, composting and…

Learn spectacular container gardening This easy-to-follow, highly creative, yet simple course provides a wealth of tips and techniques that can be used to produce fabulous container plants that can adorn and bring to life even the plainest environments. Learn how to produce and enjoy non-stop colour all season long with this enjoyable Mastering Container Gardening…

Course outline Qualification title – Certificate in Container Gardening Training Accreditation status – Accredited by CPD and IAP Course duration – Self-paced (module availability – 365 days) Guided learning hours – 03 Availability – International Learn spectacular container gardening Container gardening refers to the method of growing edible and non-edible plants in containers or pots rather than…

This is a one-year course/programme for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Organic crop production and general vegetable production. This course will enable Learners to identify suitable crops and plants for different gardens. It will incorporate commercial and practical organic production skills. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Plant Science Plant Protection Fruit and Vegetable Production…

The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce a crop of outdoor vegetables.

Learn about preparing your gardening for Spring and Summer Growth. Topics covered include: understanding soil composition, essentials tools .seed sowing, composting, growing fruit and vegetables & herbs , planning a herbaceous border and strategies to maximize summer color in the garden.  The course also two Garden Visits.