Description
Growing in Polytunnels or Greenhouses – 10am-4.30pm
This course is for anyone who considers buying a polytunnel or greenhouse or who already has one. Polytunnel growing is far more productive and reliable than outdoor production. Instead of just getting one crop outdoors you could get up to four crops per year in one space. The course includes crop planning, detailed guidelines on growing a variety of crops, crop rotations and other practical aspects e.g. types of tunnels or greenhouses, ventilation, watering, pest and disease prevention and general management.
Cost: €100
- 10% discount for supporters.
- Our cafe will be open, serving tea, coffee, light lunches and sweet treats.
- Workshops suitable for adults only – children under 18 years are not permitted to attend.
Tutor – Klaus Laitenberger: Klaus is the author of four gardening books: ‘The Self-Sufficient Garden’, ‘Vegetables for the Irish Garden’, ‘Fruit and Vegetables for the Polytunnel and Greenhouse’ and ‘A Vegetable Grower’s Handbook’. He works as an Organic Inspector for the Organic Trust Ltd and manages a number of exciting new garden projects. He worked as Head Gardener at the Organic Centre in Leitrim and as Head Gardener for the garden restoration in Lissadell House in Co. Sligo.
He has an MSc in Organic Farming and was lecturing for many years at UCC at the MSc course in Organic Horticulture.
He is a regular contributor to the BBC Gardener’s Corner and to various gardening magazines e.g. The Irish Garden, Irish Independent and Irish Examiner. Klaus also works as an organic advisor and runs gardening courses throughout the country.
Cancellation Policy: As a non-profit social enterprise and registered charity, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our need for a cancellation policy. Please note that we require a minimum of 14 days’ notice for course cancellations to qualify for a full refund.
