Discover sustainable gardening firsthand with Tanguy at Dunmore Country School. This engaging tour offers practical skills, eco-friendly tips, and fresh flavors from the garden.
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Dunmore Country School
Discover sustainable gardening firsthand with Tanguy at Dunmore Country School. This engaging tour offers practical skills, eco-friendly tips, and fresh flavors from the garden.
Dunmore Country School is a practical gardening and beekeeping school in Durrow, County Laois. The school runs hands‑on courses and visits in a working kitchen garden led by Tanguy, who shares practical and sustainable techniques for growing food and caring for pollinators. Programmes include Kitchen Garden Visit, Natural Beekeeping Course, Autumn course, Pruning course, Grow sustainably your own food (no‑dig methods), and an Online Month to month stroll in the garden.
Courses focus on sustainable, low‑intervention methods such as no‑dig gardening, mulching, coppicing and pollarding, and traditional pruning and training of fruit trees and bushes. The Natural Beekeeping Course specifically uses the Warré hive and emphasizes minimal intervention for native Irish honey bees. Sessions combine demonstration, direct participation, and seasonal advice suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Dunmore Country School's kitchen garden provides a practical setting for learning soil care, plant selection, and ongoing garden maintenance. The Autumn course prepares gardens for cooler months with hands‑on tasks and planning, while pruning workshops cover apples, grapes, roses and tomatoes. Monthly online strolls extend learning beyond the garden with seasonal tips, biodiversity notes and simple recipes using garden produce.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Dunmore Country School offers clear, experience‑based instruction in sustainable food growing and pollinator stewardship. Booking and session details are available through the school’s listings; the courses remain focused on practical skills, ecological gardening methods and direct experience in a functioning kitchen garden. Sessions are suitable for individuals, small groups and community educators. Dates and prices are listed on the course pages.
Location
Durrow, Co. Laois
Rural kitchen garden setting
Experiences
6
Practical workshops and courses
Skill Level
All levels
Beginners to advanced gardeners
Online Option
Monthly
Ongoing online garden sessions
Reserve a kitchen garden visit, pruning workshop or natural beekeeping course — or subscribe to the monthly online garden stroll.
Dress for Outdoor Gardening
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes suitable for walking in the garden.
Bring a Notebook
Take notes on techniques and tips shared during the tour for later reference.
Stay Hydrated
Bring a bottle of water, especially on warmer days.
Respect the Garden
Help preserve the garden by following guidelines and not picking plants outside designated areas.
Sturdy Garden Shoes
Comfortable, supportive shoes needed for walking through uneven garden terrain.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down notes and tips during the tour.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while walking and learning outdoors.
Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from sun exposure during the outdoor tour.
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