Gardening workshops in Burnham every Saturday

Innovative gardening workshops to take place in West Kerry

Some have a Midas touch when it comes to wildlife and gardening, none more-so than Burnham based horticulturalist Julí Ní Mhaoileoin, who launches a series of gardening workshops at the Dingle Seaside Garden Centre, Gairdiní an Daingin, this Saturday. Julí hopes to encourage both novices and those with an existing knowledge of horticulture to spring into summer by making their gardens come alive, be it in a window box, vegetable patch or full scale garden, either in a rural or urban setting.One of West Kerry's best known and colourful characters, Julí has over 15 years of experience, harboring a dedicated knowledge and passion for gardening and wildlife.
Such is her flair for the outdoors, she even shares her home with a robin (pictured above) who built a nest in her kitchen! "He lives here" said Julí, as the robin hopped around Julí's home, "he built a nest here last year behind one of my kitchen shelves!" Julí is keen to extend an invitation to all to join her in West Kerry this Saturday. "I would like to invite everyone, no matter how much knowledge they have, to come along and take part in this workshop" said Julí. "Gardening fulfills the soul, there is no better feeling than producing your own vegetables or growing your own flowers and its something anyone, of any age, can achieve successfully."Julí will touch on a number of areas this Saturday, in the beauty of her West Kerry home overlooking Dingle Harbour in the picturesque area of Burnham, such as organic vegetable growing, setting, wildlife gardening (encouraging wildlife to come to the garden), information on trees and shrub planting, how to cater for coastal gardens, using natural fertilizers, companion planting, making organic natural pesticides among other areas of horticultural interest. "We will also touch on encouraging bio-diversity in the garden which is very important" Julí added.
Saturday's workshop will mark the first of many upcoming workshops that include flower arranging, basket making, art workshops using nature and a special horticultural workshop for children. Anyone interested in taking part in the workshops over the next few weeks can do so by contacting Julí at 086-8337733 or visit www.julimalone.com