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 Compe...

  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 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