Muintir na Tire School Garden Competition

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                                   Competition Now Open  The  Cork Schools Garden competition is open to all primary schools in Cork  City and County   who have a school garden or are in the process of developing one.  The school decides on the participants for the competition, this will consist of pupils and adults. The pupils can be members of one class or representatives from a few classes. The adults may be teachers, school gardener or parents). The entry must be approved by the school principal.  We are now accepting entries for 2020 To enter you must complete an entry form online here   Closing Date for entries Good Friday each year Read Full terms and Conditions here

To plant a Garden is to believe in tomorrow The key to a successful school garden is in the planning. No matter the size and style of your garden, you will need to answer important questions about who will use the garden, where it will be located in order to sustain the plants you plan to grow, and how it will be maintained Where to start ? This is a lot to do with the space the garden is been created. The size of the garden, the soil type and the location.  Location ideally your garden should be getting 5-6 hours of sunlight. If you garden is  located in a dark corner, it will make it much more difficult. Keep an eye on the direct sunlight for a few days to get an idea of the garden. If it is in a semi shaded area then you will be able to grow shade tolerant plants and herbs. Ideally you will be hoping for a south facing garden. The soil: Is it a hard or soft surface. When planting a vegetable garden raised beds can be a lot easier and can be placed on either h

How to Build an Ecosystem and Media An ecosystem is a community of plants, animals and smaller organisms that interact in the same environment. It can be very large or quite small. When building your own ecosystem, you can choose between a dry land or a marine aquatic version. Naturally occurring microorganisms play a vital role in the recycling of materials within any ecosystem. Let's look at how to build a dry land ecosystem, which is also known as a vivarium. Media Put in the gravel, at least 1/2 inch covering the bottom of your transparent jar. Gravel will allow drainage and help to preserve life. Media Add 3/4 inch of garden soil and make sure that it’s not overly moist dirt. Avoid getting dirt down the sides of your jar by using a funnel to pour soil through it. Next add rocks and things like natural wood from the garden. Plant small growing species and avoid using compost. Leave the lid off of the jar for a few days before sealing it

Plants for   Seaside Gardens & Windy Sites We are often asked by schools for a list of Plants for windy sites. Here is an expansive list for you to choose from: Hydrangea Agapanthus Sedum Dianthus Lavender Stachys Bergenia Crocosmia Fuchsia Lamium Anthemis Artemisia Buddleia Osteospermum Lampranthus Hebes Geraniums Carpet Roses Shrub Roses All Rose Varieties Laburnum Vossii Nepeta Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) Yucca Cordyline Ornamental Grass Skimmia Cistus Silver Pink Eucalyptus Holly Euonymus Grevillea Coprosma in varieties Photinia Red Robin Hedera Eurphorbia All varieties of Grasses

§   The competition is open to all primary schools in Cork City and County who have a school garden or are in the process of developing one. §   The school decides on the participants for the competition, this will consist of pupils and adults. The pupils can be members of one class or representatives from a few classes. The adults may be teachers, school gardener or parents). §   The entry must be approved by the school principal. We are now accepting entries for 2020 To enter you must complete an entry form online here Closing Date for entries Good Friday each year Read Full terms and Conditions here