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Sustainable Horticulture / Permaculture Courses

What is Sustainable Horticulture / Permaculture? Horticulture is the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Sustainable horticulture is a way of growing plants that’s sensitive to the environment. Permaculture is the combination of the terms “permanent culture” and “permanent agriculture”. It is a practical method of developing ecologically harmonious, efficient and productive […]

August 22, 2021 No Comments Read More

Try Horticulture April Virtual Open Day

Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture are hosting a Try Horticulture April Virtual Open Day on Fri, 30 April 2021 from 12:30 – 13:30. Register here. This virtual information event will provide potential students with all the information they require on college courses at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture. Try Horticulture April Virtual Open Day […]

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Try Horticulture Virtual Open Day by Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture

Try Horticulture Virtual Open Day by Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture: On Friday, 26th February, Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture will hold the second of a series of virtual information events at 12:30 pm for one hour. College Principal John Mulhern will be joined by the Director of the Botanic Gardens Dr. Matthew Jebb where […]

February 23, 2021 No Comments Read More

Horticulture

What Is Horticulture? Over the past decade or so, there a rising demand for locally grown Irish produce. There are several reasons for this, including a growing population. In addition, Irish farmers have renewed focus on under-developed crops such as raspberries and herbs. With this, there are also increased prospects for careers in horticulture. Horticulture […]

May 24, 2019 No Comments Read More

Forestry

Several hundred years of years ago, forests covered 80 percent of Ireland. Human activity, such as farming and home-building, destroyed most of these. At one stage, forests covered as little as one percent of the country. Our forests are a valuable resource and therefore, the government began the process of re-introducing forest. As a result, now […]

December 19, 2016 No Comments Read More