Muintir na Tire School Garden Competition

   Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Coachford N.S This week we focus on Coachford N.S who were Gold Medal Winners.  The judges were very impressed   that the   garden is developing and maturing nicely. "The location of the classbeds is a great example of using space wisely. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the children was amazing. Labeling and use of Irish was excellent. Very good use of upcycling colour and art and we loved the cabbies, the new outdoor classroom and the polytunnel which will be a great asset. Great overall Garden.     Try to install water butt to harvest water from the polytunnell, keep up great work."           Congratulations to all involved at Coachford N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Ahiohill N.S This week we focus on Ahiohill N.S who were Highly Recommended for their school garden.  The judges were very  impressed  that t he garden has hugely improved from last year. "The knowledge and enthusiasm of the children impressed us.   The polytunnel and sensory path are very impressive. It is great that you have allowed the bank to grow wild and it has made a huge improvement.     Consider using the polytunnel to start plants earlier in the year. Pland fruit bushes and consider installing a water butt to harvest rainwater. Consider not mowing around 'Dolmeins' to have a small wildflower meadow."   Congratulations to all involved at Ahiohill N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin N.S This week we focus on Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin N.S who were Best in Category Winners.  The judges were very  impressed by your colorful garden and the great use of every space. "We were also delighted with the knowledge of the children. The weeding, upcycling and bee friendly measures are very impressive. The garden was resplendant the day of our visit with plenty of colour from recycled materials. The garden is well planned and cared for. Labeling and use of Irish was excellent. Very good use of upcycling colour and art. The Polytunnel is a great asset and the natural raised beds made from sods was very novel indeed. Great overall Garden.     Please consider installing a water butt to harvest water from the roof. Composting grass cuttings would help improve soil in the future."   Congratulations to all involved at  Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Ent

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Timoleague N.S This week we focus on Timoleague N.S who were Best in Category Winners.  The judges were very impressed, that   t he garden is of a consistently high standard."The waterside garden is maturing nicely. The knowledge and enthusiasm impressed us. Plenty colour and art and upcycling. The choice of and vegetable quality was excellent. There is great community involvement and it is terrific that the children have access to the community garden.    Keep up the great work."   Congratulations to all involved at Timoleague N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil N.S This week we focus on Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil N.S who were Best in Category Winners. " The judges were very  impressed, that   t he garden is developing and maturing nicely. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the children was amazing. Labeling and use of Irish was excellent.   Very good use of colour and art   and we loved the pergola. Great overall Garden.     Maybe consider reinstalling water butts and more bee friendly planting. Keep up the great work."   Congratulations to all involved at Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Gaelscoil Dhroichead na Banndan  N.S This week we focus on Gaelscoil Dhroichead na Banndan N.S who were Highly Recommended for their school garden.  The judges were very  impressed  by the amount of colour and art in the garden. "Great use of limited space, using old bicycle shetlers was innovative.     Hopefully you can include a garden in your new school."     Congratulations to all involved at Gaelscoil Dhroichead na Banndan N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Vicarstown N.S This week we focus on Vicarstown N.S who were Best in Category Winners.  The judges were very impressed   by your colorful garden and the great use of every space. We were also delighted with the knowledge of the children. The weeding, upcycling and bee friendly measures are very impressive. The garden was resplendant the day of our visit with plenty of colour from recycled materials. We also loved the wildflower bank from the seed bombs and of course the nature trail.      Keep up the great work Congratulations to all involved at Vicarstown N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Gaelscoil Choráin N.S This week we also focus on Gaelscoil Choráin N.S who were Highly Recommended for their school garden.  The judges were very  impressed with the   g reat use of space available for gardening, very good use of beds, tubs containers for plants and trees. "The knowledge and enthusiasm impressed us. Plenty colour and art and upcycling. The choice of and vegetable quality was excellent. Well done to the parents for their assistance and input.   Consider  installing a water butt for raineater harvesting, maybe include the sensory garden that you are planning."       Congratulations to all involved at Gaelscoil Choráin N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here     Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on  Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin This week we focus on Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin who were the Overall County Cork Winners  .  The judges were very impressed  by  the t he garden which is developing and maturing nicely. The location of the classbeds is a great example of using space wisely. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the children was amazing. Labeling and use of Irish was excelent. Great overall Garden.     Maybe investigate the feasability of installing a   water butts close to garden. Keep up the great work.   Congratulations to all involved at  Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on  Derinagree N.S This week we focus on Derinagree N.S who were the Gold Medal Winners.  The judges were very impressed  by your colorful garden and the great use of every space. We were also delighted with the knowledge of the children. The weeding, upcycling and bee friendly measures are very impressive. The garden was resplendant the day of our visit with plenty of colour from recycled materials. We also loved the tree covered area used by the children for trading. The tree planting and wildflower meadows were great. The willow dome is coming along great. The use of the honey 'spinner' was a great innovation and thank you for the lip balm made from wax and lemon balm.    Keep up the good work and maybe mulch around newly planted trees.       Congratulations to all involved at   Derinagree N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

   Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Rylane N.S This week we focus on Rylane N.S who were Best in Category Winners.  The judges were very  impressed by your colorful garden and the great use of every space. We were also delighted with the knowledge of the children. The weeding, upcycling and bee friendly measures are very impressive. The garden was resplendant the day of our visit with plenty of colour from recycled materials. The garden is well planned and cared for. Labeling and use of Irish was excelent. Very good use of upcycling colour and art. The Polytunnel is a great assetand the natural raised beds made from sods was very novel indeed Great overall Garden.     Please consider installing a water but to harvest water from the roof. Composting grass cuttings would help improve soil in the future.   Congratulations to all involved at Rylane N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here 

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on Cloghloua N.S This week we focus on Cloghloua N.S who were Highly Recommended for their school garden.  The judges were very  impressed.     " Great first time entry, terrific use of polytunnel, raised beds and hang buckets are excellent. Use of repurposed buckets an excellent idea and it is good to know that the children take home their produce.   Consider log piles or bug hotel, use recycled materials to create colourful art around the school. A water butt for harvesting water from the roof near the garden , Bird boxes etc."       Congratulations to all involved at Cloghloua N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here 

This week we focus on Strawberry Hill N.S  who were Highly Recommended for their school garden in 2023.  The judges were very  impressed    by the use of the garden for fun and play. The development of the sensory garden is impressive as is the amount of upcycling in the garden. Good food productions also.   Consider more fruit bushes and water harvesting from roof. Small scale composting of grass and leaves.            Congratulations to all involved at Strawberry Hill N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

This week we also focus on  Blarney Street N.S  who were Highly Recommended for their school garden in 2023.  The judges were very  impressed    by   t his great first time entry and we were very impressed by the layout of the raised beds in a very small space. The use of recycled old baths near the entrance was also excellent. Well done on the composting, water harvesting and the wormery. The upcycling of the watering cans was also impressive. Great help from the carpenter dad.   Consider developing a wildlife area to the south of the school and maybe consider using the repurposed baths to grow fruit bushes and herbs.       Congratulations to all involved at  Blarney Street N.S For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7

  Cork School Garden 2023 focus on St Patrick's Infants School This week we focus on St  Patrick's Infants School  who were Highly Recommended for their school garden in 2023.  The judges were very  impressed by this   v ery good first time entry. "You have created a safe space for children to learn and grow in the outdoors. We were also impressed by the involvement of parents and the degree of commitment to biodiversity  .  Consider installing a water butt to harvest rain water from roof and consider an art project made from recycled materials."         Congratulations to all involved at St Patrick's Infants School For more Information on the School Gardens Competition  Click Here   Enter for 2024 here    https://forms.gle/ eniRw7MbRoUdmjYe7