"Since 1970, Janet and David have lived on their quarter acre plot in Howth, 300 feet above sea level and less than half a mile from the shore. Originally pastureland with shallow, acid and stony soil, it presented a blank canvas for development into a garden."
Read Part One VALUE-ADDED IN AFRICA -Products that Build Communities
Value Added in Africa is a new Irish fair trade organisation started in Howth. It supports African producers by marketing their products in Ireland. Please hava a look at their site!
Click here to go to the VALUE-ADDED IN AFRICA site. An interview with Percy Lovegrove
"Percy lives on a large site overlooking Dublin bay. The south west facing front garden sports an immaculately manicured lawn and garden pond. The back traditional garden is divided into three sections, the lower spring garden, middle acid garden and the rose and vegetable plot."
Read Full Article Zoo Visit 19/05/10
"A full coach load of members visited Dublin Zoo on the pleasantly warm evening of 19th May. We were guided by Stephen Butler, the Curator of Horticulture, who has accomplished what must surely be the largest landscaping project in Ireland..."
Read Full Article Howth Allotments
While chatting with my pal Maria recently I inquired why I never saw her on the golf course these days. A little gleam came into her eyes and she admitted to having a new and all consuming interest. Her allotment!
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Please read the following letter regarding water conservation in the Howth area. Click here
Click Here for a guide on using our forum
Bloom are offering our members a special ticket offer. Go to Bloom's website by clicking the link to the left and book online using the promotional code GFC10 to get an extra €2 off the already discounted advance price. No booking fee and kids are free.
Visit to Burtown House June 19th
Burtown House dates from the 18th century and is the home of Lesley Fennell and her mother, Wendy Walsh. When the Shackleton family left Beech Park many of the plants from there were given a new home in Burtown House. We will also visit the studios of Lesley and Wendy, authors of “A Lifetime of Painting”. Click Here for full details and an application form.





