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Kicking the Fossil Fuel habit means doing more than simply changing light bulbs and turning down the heat. It means growing more of our own food, producing our own energy and becoming more self-reliant. The future starts here – skill up for powerdown!

Making your home energy efficient

with Gary Dalton of EcoWorks, Colm Byrne of Glas and Duncan Russell.

Thur March 12th, Mullins Mill, 7:30pm, Є5
Covering all aspects of energy efficiency for the home including insulation options, passive design, heating systems, building energy ratings and an explanation of the grants available and how to apply for them.

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Grow your own Cereal!

with Michael Miklas of Biodynamic Association

Sat March 21st, Camphill Jerpoint, 11am – 4pm, Є30
During the first of this series of three hands-on workshops, you will help to sow an area of land by hand and learn about traditional varieties of grain – oats, wheat and rye. Later in the year we will revisit, harvest and process. Price includes lunch at the Watergarden in Thomastown.

Organic gardening for Beginners

with Anthony Dunphy, Camphill grower

Sat April 4th, Camphill Ballytobin, 10am – 4pm, Є30
The course covers planning, ground preparation, sowing, rotation and soil fertility management, plant varieties and requirements for a range of common garden vegetables. Hands on and practical.

Composting workshop

with Michael Miklas of Biodynamic Association

Sat May 16th, Camphill Jerpoint, 11am – 4pm, Є30

An indepth workshop on how to establish and manage a compost heap in your garden. Turn kitchen left-overs and garden clippings into organic feed for your soil and produce. Price includes lunch at the Watergarden in Thomastown.