Gardening in a time of climate change

IT’S not just farmers who are despairing because they can’t plant crops due to the wet weather. Gardeners too are struggling to cope with the rain, which makes the next talk in the Louth Urban Food Sanctuary series all the more interesting.

Hosted by Louth County Council, the talk ‘Gardening for Climate Change’ will explore how changing climates are affecting garden growers and food production in general.

The talk takes place on Saturday April 27 from 11am to 1pm in St. Oliver Plunket’s National School in Blackrock, County Louth.

Experts, including Pamela Whitaker of local consultancy Groundswell, will give insights into gardening for climate change. There will also be an overview by the Louth County Council Climate Action Team of the impact of climate change in Louth.

The talk will be followed by guided tours of the nearby Blackrock Community Garden, an opportunity to observe the techniques being employed in local community gardens and hear from a team of experienced and diverse active community growers.

This event aims to offer insights into sustainable gardening practices amidst the challenges of climate change and is part of a series of events that will be taking place throughout County Louth in 2024 as part of the councils Louth Urban Food Sanctuary project which is funded by the national Creative Ireland Creative Climate Action Programme.

Whether a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event promises to be an enriching experience for all.

‘Gardening for Climate Change’ will be open to the public and all are welcome to take part in this event. For more information about the Louth Urban Food Sanctuary Project, please visit www.louthurbanfoodsanctuary.com or email the project at creativeireland@louthcoco.ie