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Horticulture Training with Iain Tolhurst

5 October 2012 By IOA Webmaster

Iain Tolhurst one of the best known organic growers in the UK will be coming to Ireland to offer a series of training days in November. Booking must be done through the NOTS, www.nots.ie

Soil Management for Horticulture: 1 day course covering managing soil for organic vegetable production in Croghan Co Roscommon on Thursday 15th November & Nano Nagle Centre, Mallow Co Cork on Monday 12th November.  Cost €40 with free places for unemployed; lunch included

Extending the growing season: 1 day course on practical approaches to extend the growing through different approaches.

This course will be delivered by Ian Tolhurst from Tolhurst Organic. Venue Croghan Co Roscommon on Friday 15th November & Nano Nagle Centre, Mallow Co Cork on Tuesday 13th November. Cost €40 with free places for unemployed; lunch included

Machinery For Organic Horticulture 1 day course on suitable machinery for organic horticulture.  Venue Carbury, Co Kildare on Wednesday 14th November. Cost €40 with free places for unemployed; lunch included.

Expect these courses to be fully subscribed so book early!

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