Graham Strouts has a small Permaculture plot on 4 acres with native tree nursery, orchard and fruit bushes, young plantings of coppice species, yurts and a reciprocal-framed cordwood roundhouse. Situated about 8 miles north of Bantry, the land descends in a series of natural terraces to the Coomhola river.

Directions

From Bantry take Glengarriff road and at the Ouvane Falls Hotel go straight ahead up a small unmarked road, 2 miles to Coomhola Bridge. Do not cross the bridge, but turn right just before (signed to Kilgarvan). After exactly 2 miles look for Farm Walk signs, and turn left across a stone bridge.

Contact

Graham Strouts on 027 66931

Black Oak Trees.net

How to harvest herbs to make home remedies. You will have the opportunity to look at a variety of medicinal herbs growing in an ordinary West Cork garden near the sea and recognize some of the most commonly used herbs for treating simple ailments. You will be able to gather some herbs and we will make a remedy to take home with you. Refreshments will be provided. Bring a packed lunch.

Location

Lissaree, Church Cross, Skibbereen

Contact

Bridget Lawlor

• Telephone: 028 38501
• Email: belawlor@eircom.net

A group project that has developed a beautiful eco-settlement using permaculture principles. Includes grazing meadow on the floodplain of the Lee, eco-houses and permaculture gardens. Sensitively maintained native woodland on steep south facing slope and wild flowers.

Directions

From Bantry take the Macroom Road via Kealkill. Pass the turn to Gougane Barra. Then take the second turn on the left (look out for Farm Walk signs).

Contact

Ruth on 028 23889