Thanks to all our entrants to the Bloom in the Park Competition, however there could only be 1 winner: Congratulations to Valerie Healy, Cork – the tickets are on their way to her right now. With the good weather predicted we hope she has a great time! To see how Valerie was randomly picked see […]
Month: May 2011
Laburnum Watereri Vossii (Golden Rain Tree)
A familiar sight in late spring, the hybrid form ‘Vossii’ is by far the best variety of laburnum, producing a lavish display of extremely long clusters of yellow flowers. The poisonous seeds are not as abundant as on other varieties, and if removed it can ensure good flowering the following year. It can be […]
Finalists at The Social Media Awards 2011
We did it, and we did it courtesy of the comments and interactions from our likes so a big thank you. Roll on the awards on the 26th…..
Bord Gais Energy Social Media Awards 2011
Today the longlist of the nominees for the various categories in the 2011 Social Media Awards was announced. Certainly is a long list and includes some big names Toyota Ireland, Vodafone Ireland, Glenisk Organic and Meteor Mobile to name but a few. Well I am glad to see The Secret Garden Centre nominated […]
World Naked Gardening Day 2011
(Sunday 8th May 2011) I became aware of this event last year, the day after and when I mentioned it on our facebook page last year it got some interesting reactions……. So with a weeks notice you can get yourself prepared for being in the buff on Saturday 14th May […]
Malones Green Cleaning Products- A review
(7th May 2011) On receiving a surprise package of fantastic cleaning products from Malones addressed to this blog, my delight was at getting such a lovely gift and one which would come in very useful as well as be a product I would use as it has no harsh chemicals. For Sarah the pleasure was […]
Birds & Worms at The Secret Garden
Composting Information Afternoon Saturday 14th May 1-4pm In association with Cork County Council Demonstrations & advice on all aspects of home composting, including wormeries. No entry fee plus free prize draw to win one of three compost bins. Sunday 15th May 2-5pm Advice on all aspects of poultry keeping. Poultry, feeders and feeds for sale. […]
