Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin is leading a push to get Ireland growing, highlighting the health benefits of getting outside in the garden as well as giving clear and useful advice on how to best grow plants, herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables.
GroMor 2017
GroMor 2017 is an initiative by Retail Excellence Garden Centres and growers across Ireland in partnership with Bord Bia, sponsored by Bord Na Mona and Westland Horticulture. One of its aims is to get people popping into their local garden centre for expert advice – something we endorse wholeheartedly at our garden centre here in Athlone as our knowledgeable and friendly staff are always ready to help!
A series of 50 free gardening demonstrations are taking place around the country, plus there’s a website (www.gromor.ie) with easy-to-follow guides and videos on how to grow all sorts of things whether you have a garden, a balcony or just a windowsill to play with. And watch out for an exciting competition to win garden furniture, barbecue equipment and lighting worth €4000!
Help to grow your garden
Diarmuid says he’s delighted to be part of the campaign. “Many people feel intimidated at the thought of planning a garden, but it really is something anyone can achieve with a little guidance,” he says.
