Green Road Gardens

One Day Intensive Kitchen Garden Sun 26th April
2026-04-26 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Green Road Gardens, Battlestown, Ramsgrange,, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Y34 WV91, Ireland
This workshop is aimed at both ‘newbies’ and those of you with some experience wanting to up your game a bit.
In the productive plot here at Green Road Gardens, we will give you the skills to start planning and setting up a kitchen garden, avoiding commonly made mistakes.
It will include the following topics:

The location and layout of your veggie patch
Making raised beds
Seed sowing and plant maintenance
Composting and soil fertility
Pest and disease control
Herb and fruit production

You will see fruit, vegetables, and herbs at various stages of development.
There will be plenty of hands-on learning and lots of opportunity for questions.
The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm on Sun 26th April.

Plant Propagation Sat 11th April
2026-04-11 10:30 - 15:30
In this class you will learn how to produce your own plants for little or no cost.
You will learn various techniques for propagating plants and be shown what plants to propagate at this time and the best method to use.
The course will cover plant division, taking root and stem cuttings, layering and seed sowing.

These easy techniques allow you to increase your plant stock for use in your own garden or for swapping with friends.

Cost includes all materials, lunch and coffee breaks. You will also take some propagated plants home.
Sat 11th Apr 2026 – The class runs from 10:30 until approx. 3:30pm.

Willow in the Garden
2026-03-28 09:30 - 17:00
Willow is an extremely useful and versatile plant in the garden.

In this workshop you will learn how to propagate, grow and harvest the willow.
We will then work on a number of projects using both fresh and seasoned rods.
Each participant will make and take home their own willow plant support. You will also learn how to make a leaf mould basket, harlequin tree, in addition to a ‘fedge’ (a cross between a fence and a hedge) from living willow.
The class runs from 9.30am until 5pm on Sat 28th March 2026. Price includes tea/coffee on arrival and home-cooked lunch.

Leaf mould bin

hedge

2-Day Basket Class 21st & 22nd March
2026-03-21 09:30 - 2026-03-22 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.

It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Mar 2026 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.

Making the base

Shopping basket taking shape

The finished basket

2-Day Basket Class 14th & 15th Feb
2026-02-14 09:30 - 2026-02-15 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.

It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 14th & Sun 15th Feb 2026 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.

Making the base

Shopping basket taking shape

The finished basket

2-Day Basket Class 7th & 8th Feb
2026-02-07 09:30 - 2026-02-08 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.

It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 7th & Sun 8th Feb 2026 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.

Making the base

Shopping basket taking shape

The finished basket

Forest Folk & Christmas Fairies
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
Take time out from the madness of Christmas and immerse yourself in a nature filled creative space.

In this workshop you will create a collection of forest folk using leaves, seed heads, feathers and other natural materials. These unique forest folk make wonderful Christmas decorations or bespoke Christmas gifts.

2-Day Basket Class 8th & 9th Nov
2025-11-08 09:30 - 2025-11-09 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.

It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 8th & Sun 9th Nov 2025 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.

Making the base

Shopping basket taking shape

The finished basket

Foraged Basket-Sat 25th to Mon 27th Oct
2025-10-25 09:30 - 2025-10-27 16:00
On this extended weekend you will be able to completely relax and unwind, immersing yourself in nature. Over the three days you will make a unique creation from foraged materials. This creation can be either a functional basket or a more sculptural piece.
Each day we will go on a woodland walk to explore what nature has to offer for inclusion in your piece. We will also look at my garden and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow, dogwood and other garden plants for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks each day.
Sat 25th to Mon 27th Oct – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 4pm each day.

Open Garden & Art Exhibition - Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sept
2025-09-06 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sept, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

Open Garden & Art Exhibition - Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd & Mon 4th August
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-08-04 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd & Mon 4th August, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

Open Garden & Art Exhibition-Sat 5th & Sun 6th July
2025-07-05 10:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 5th & Sun 6th July, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

One Day Intensive Kitchen Garden 22nd June
2025-06-22 09:30 - 17:00
This workshop is aimed at both ‘newbies’ and those of you with some experience wanting to up your game a bit.
In the productive plot here at Green Road Gardens, we will give you the skills to start planning and setting up a kitchen garden, avoiding commonly made mistakes.
It will include the following topics:

The location and layout of your veggie patch
Making raised beds
Seed sowing and plant maintenance
Composting and soil fertility
Pest and disease control
Herb and fruit production

You will see fruit, vegetables, and herbs at various stages of development.
There will be plenty of hands-on learning and lots of opportunity for questions.

2-Day Basket Class 14th & 15th June
2025-06-14 09:30 - 2025-06-15 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.

It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 14th & Sun 15th June 2025 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.

Making the base

Shopping basket taking shape

The finished basket

First Aid from the Garden (Evening) - 10 June
2025-06-10 19:00 - 21:30
First-Aid from the garden
Learn how to use some of the common herbs growing in your garden and in the wild areas around your home to create some first aid remedies for everyday ailments such as bites, stings and general skin irritations.
In this short workshop you will learn how to identify some of the common healing plants.
We will then prepare these herbs and use them to make healing oils and salves.
Each participant will take home some samples to try.
There will be lots of time for questions and the evening will be topped off with the usual Green Road Garden bakes, tea and coffee.

8-Week Kitchen Garden Night Class
2025-06-03 19:00 - 2025-07-22 21:00
This class is aimed at those of you who want to set up a kitchen garden or to improve your current one.

It will cover topics such as:

Planning your garden space, so that you avoid common pitfalls
Building raised beds
Seed sowing, pricking out and transplanting
Pest and disease identification and learning how to deal with them
Compost making and soil fertility
Herb propagation and cultivation
Creating a fruit garden

It will run over 8 weeks on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm, starting on Tuesday Apr 15th and finishes on Tuesday June 3rd, except for Tuesday 22nd April when the class will instead be run on Monday 21st April.
Classes are very hands-on and there will be lots of time for questions.
Each session is followed with tea, home baking and chat!

Open Garden & Art Exhibition - 31st May, 1st & 2nd June
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-02 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 31st May, Sun 1st June, Mon 2nd June, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

Hypertufa Troughs (Two half days – Sat 17th & Sat 24th May)
2025-05-17 10:00 - 2025-05-24 14:00
Learn how to make an inexpensive stone trough look-alike from hypertufa from easily obtained materials.
Stone troughs can be very heavy but the use of vermiculite in our mix makes them considerably lighter and a lot easier to handle.
On the first part of this workshop Sat 17th May (10am – 3pm) you will sculpt your own small trough. In the second part of the workshop Sat 24th May (10am – 2pm) you will finish your trough using techniques to make it more natural and aged looking. We will then look at how to plant it up with succulents. You will also learn how to propagate succulents to bring home to fill your trough.
Price includes tea/coffee on arrival and home-cooked lunch on both days.

Willow in the Garden
2025-03-30 09:30 - 17:00
Willow is an extremely useful and versatile plant in the garden.

In this workshop you will learn how to propagate, grow and harvest the willow.
We will then work on a number of projects using both fresh and seasoned rods.
Each participant will make and take home their own willow plant support. You will also learn how to make a leaf mould basket, harlequin tree, in addition to a ‘fedge’ (a cross between a fence and a hedge) from living willow.
The class runs from 9.30am until 5pm on Sun 30th March 2024. Price includes tea/coffee on arrival and home-cooked lunch.

Leaf mould bin

hedge

The Principles of Pruning..... A Beginners Guide
2025-02-22 10:00 - 15:30
Most of us have a huge fear around pruning in our gardens.
“What if I cut off the wrong piece”??, “What if I kill my granny’s rose”?
As a result, we often avoid the whole area, and allow our gardens to become a tangled mess.
The first book I bought on pruning didn’t do anything to allay these fears. The text and diagrams made the task look all very doable. However, when I went out to the garden armed with my secateurs, my plants didn’t look anything like the examples in the book.

I think what finally got me over the crippling fear and gave me a willingness to tackle the job in hand, was answering the following question:
“What are my reasons for pruning (or not) any given tree/shrub??
The answers to this question are many and varied and it is these same questions which we will tackle in this workshop.

Join me and learn the basics, where you will take the secateurs into your hand, “feel the fear” and despite that fear, get pruning!
We will also look at the use and care of the various tools needed for the job.

2-Day Basket Class 18th &19th Jan
2025-01-18 09:30 - 2025-01-19 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.
It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 18th & Sun 19th Jan 2024 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.
Making base

Shopping basket taking shape
The finished basket

Garden Through the Seasons
2024-09-29 10:00 - 14:00
One of the great pleasures of gardening is observing the constant changing patterns of colour and form as plants move through their growing cycle. This class which will run one morning a month and will give us the opportunity to see the plant at all stages of its yearly cycle. The class is aimed at those who would like to improve their plant identification and general gardening skills. It is also for those of you who would just like to spend a nice morning in the garden with like minded people!
Topics include:

Identification of specific plants that are at their seasonal best and their individual maintenance needs such as growing conditions;
Colour through the seasons; Managing herbaceous borders; Propagation and seed sowing;
Confidence in using the secateurs;
Recognizing friends from foe and dealing with accordingly;
Propagating and seed sowing; and,
Trouble shooting – questions and answers on topical issues.

While we will mainly cover plants in the ornamental garden we will also deal with topical issues in the ‘vegetable garden’. Each class will include time for some hands-on practical experience. Through our propagation and seed saving tutorials you will also have the opportunity to take home a piece of Green Road Gardens!!!!
Dates & Booking:
The classes will take place on the last Sunday morning of each month from 28th April to 29th September 2024 inclusive. You can purchase the monthly classes individually (€50) or as a block booking for the full 6 monthly classes (€250), receiving one class free.
Cost includes a home-cooked lunch and coffee breaks each day and some plants to take home.

Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 7th & Sun 8th August
2024-09-07 10:00 - 2024-09-08 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 7th & Sun 8th August, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

Leather Secateurs Holster Worshop- August 10th
2024-08-10 10:00 - 16:00
Tired of losing your secateurs around the garden?
Green Road Gardens are pleassed to jost a one day Leather Secateurs Holster Workshop faciltated by David Kelly.
Discover the art of traditional leatherwork. This workshop will guide you through the essentials of working with leather, including:
• Marking out and cutting of leather
• Preparing leather for hand stitching
• Traditional saddle stitching technique
• Edge bevelling
• Burnishing
What’s included?
You will be supplied with all the necessary leather and tools needed to create your holster. Lunch and as much tea & coffee as your little heart
desires will also be provided.
The workshop will take place at the picturesque Green Road Gardens.
It is limited to just 6 spaces to ensure that everyone gets the attention needed to complete the holster.
For more details and to register, call Davy on 087 149 6853

Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Mon day 5th August
2024-08-03 10:00 - 2024-08-05 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 3rd & Sun 4th August, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

Hypertufa Troughs (Two half days – Sat 13th & Sat 20th July)
2024-07-13 10:00 - 2024-07-20 14:00
Learn how to make an inexpensive stone trough look-alike from hypertufa from easily obtained materials.
Stone troughs can be very heavy but the use of vermiculite in our mix makes them considerably lighter and a lot easier to handle.
On the first part of this workshop Sat 13th July (10am – 3pm) you will sculpt your own small trough. In the second part of the workshop Sat 20th July (10am – 2pm) you will finish your trough using techniques to make it more natural and aged looking. We will then look at how to plant it up with succulents. You will also learn how to propagate succulents to bring home to fill your trough.
Price includes tea/coffee on arrival and home-cooked lunch on both days.

Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 6th & Sun 7th July
2024-07-06 10:00 - 2024-07-07 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 6th & Sun 7th July, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.

2-Day Basket Class 8th & 9th June
2024-06-08 08:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00
On this two-day workshop you will be able to take on a more ambitious project than you would on the one-day class.

It is suitable for both beginners and people who would like to improve on their current skills.
Typically, you can expect to make something like a shopping basket or the equivalent. Please ring me if you have a particular project in mind so that I can have the appropriate willow soaked.
We will also look at my small ‘Sally Garden’ and discuss the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for weaving.
Cost includes all materials, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sat 8th & Sun 9th Apr 2024 – The class runs from 9:30 until approx. 5pm both days.

Making the base

Shopping basket taking shape

The finished basket

8-Week Kitchen Garden Night Class
2024-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
This class is aimed at those of you who want to set up a kitchen garden or to improve your current one.

It will cover topics such as:

Planning your garden space, so that you avoid common pitfalls
Building raised beds
Seed sowing, pricking out and transplanting
Pest and disease identification and learning how to deal with them
Compost making and soil fertility
Herb propagation and cultivation
Creating a fruit garden

It will run over 8 weeks on Thursday nights from 7-9pm, starting on Tuesday Apr 18th and finishes on Thursday June 6th.
Classes are very hands-on and there will be lots of time for questions.
Each session is followed with tea, home baking and chat!

Open Garden & Art Exhibition -1st, 2nd & 3rd June
2024-06-01 10:00 - 2024-06-03 17:00
Open Garden & Art Exhibition Sat 1st, Sun 2nd Mon 3rd June, 10am to 5pm.
Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings.
Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale.
No booking required – a great place to catch up with friends!

Eircode Y34 WV91. For more information contact Irene on 0857818821.

Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake.
