A smallholding on 5 acres with a self-build, energy-efficient timber-frame house, passive & indirect solar-heating. A Masonry-stove is the central feature and heating source for the whole house plus hot water. It also serves for baking bread and ‘pizza al forno’. The house has a compost toilet and reed-bed for grey water clearing, ponds, an orchard, soft-fruits and a big vegetable garden. There is an existing woodland, river and a planted woodland / shelter-belt on the land.

Directions: from Bantry follow the N71 towards Glengariff. Turn right 2 miles after Ballylicky, towards Coomhola/Kilgarvan turn right at the shop over Coomhola Bridge and left towards Kilgarvan.Turn left after 2 miles and follow the signs to the car park. Please share transport, parking is limited.

Contact: Marcus Hohmann 027 66951

A celebration of tomatoes. We hope to show you 30 to 40 varieties of tomato. Taste them and see them growing - from tiny cherry toms to large white beefsteak varieties. Many colours, shapes and sizes. There will be a talk on tomato cultivation - from seed sowing to seed saving and ideas on how to use and preserve tomatoes.

Directions: Just before Baltimore, Glebe gardens is on the right after a sharp bend in the road.

Contact: Jean Perry 028 20232

How to identify and make use of medicinal and culinary herbs growing in a West Cork garden near the sea. Gather herbs and make a remedy to take home with you.

Location: Please phone for details

Contact: Bridget Lawlor on 028 38501

Email: belawlor@eircom.net

The Robinson family live on a 30 acre farm keeping pigs, cattle and geese. They grow 8 acres of vegetables on rotation. All produce is sold directly to customers at street markets. This is the annual open day – there will be stalls selling local produce and crafts. Entrance fee – proceeds to local charity.

Directions: From Bantry go through Crookstown, ¼ mile the other side at sharp bend take right turn for Cloughduv. At crossroads in village, turn right, and travel for 1 mile up hill. Road bends to left and a small road veers to the right (almost a T-junction). Go straight ahead into rough lane for farm.

Contact: Eddie & Caroline Robinson 021 7330178