Our Eco-Gardener in residence Polly Rowley-Sams has been busy in the garden, and it is blooming at the moment with beautiful flowers and plants. It’s a lovely time to get involved in some of our garden workshops. There are activities for all ages to enjoy.
You'll see an update from Polly about the garden below.
Here are some of the things you can get involved in during the month of May:
Plant Swap and Community Garden Meet Up
Thursday 8 May, 12.30 pm - 2 pm
This meet up is for people who are interested in getting involved in the community garden, people who are already involved, or anyone interested in gardening - everyone is welcome. You can bring any seeds or plants you want to share or just bring yourself!
Fridays 9 to 30 May, 11 am - 12 pm
Join our Eco-Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, for this workshop for children aged 5 and under and their parent or carer. Enjoy time exploring the Richmond Barracks garden and its biodiversity together!
Thursday 15 May, 1 pm - 2 pm
This monthly gardening workshop offers advice and inspiration for first-time or more experienced gardeners. Led by our Eco-Gardener in Residence, Polly Rowley-Sams, you can learn how to start growing your own plants and vegetables.
Nature Spotting with Smartphones
Tuesday 20 May, 1 pm - 2.30 pm and 6 pm to 7.30 pm
This Biodiversity Week 2025, join facilitator Gobnait Ní Néill to learn about traditional and modern ways to identify, count and report your sightings, and contribute to important environmental studies that need your help.
May Day Poetry in the Barracks
Thursday 1 May, 1pm
Explore poetry and nature in this outdoor event in the garden as part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025.
Sometimes within the sights, smells and textures of the garden, I wonder what the month of April means for others.
For example, does it make you think of festivities such as Easter or Hanami, or experiencing a huge range of weather conditions all in one month?
Perhaps the name evokes fresh April showers, bobbing baby bunnies or the surge in the growth of greenery that gives the season its name.
For me, it’s about new beginnings and a reminder that once more, as in so many cycles before, life in all its brazen glory breaks shamelessly through winter's slumber.
On Friday 11 April we had a flying visit from Ireland's smallest bird, the Goldcrest, even smaller than the king of all birds the wren. For a splendid moment it rested amongst the cherry blossoms, perhaps on its way to one of the yew trees growing in Goldenbridge Cemetery.
Crab apple blossoms abound and fall in the Orchard as if we all were "Just Married" at this time.
I've been experimenting with planting Chamomile tea bags and have had some success so watch this space as I will be adding areas of chamomile lawn..
Whatever this season means for you I welcome you all to have a go at growing new things from the tea aisle and to always remember to come visit us and enjoy your garden.
PRS 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to the garden soon!
Posted 24 Aibreán 2025
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