Food Empathy – growing your own food for a healthy, sustainable future
Thursday, 31st July 2025
Join Michael Kelly, founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself), for an inspiring workshop at the beautiful Kilgraney Herb Gardens. In this session, Michael explores the powerful concept of food empathy – the deep connection we form with our food when we grow it ourselves.
As global food systems become increasingly complex and our relationship with nature grows more distant, Michael makes the case for the simple yet transformative act of growing your own food. Michael explains that growing even a small amount of your own food can transform your understanding of health, sustainability and community. Drawing on his own journey and the success of GIY, he explains how growing your own food can lead to more mindful eating, reduced food waste and a greater appreciation for seasonal, local produce.
Set in the tranquil surroundings of Kilgraney Herb Gardens, which features a rich variety of culinary and medicinal plants, this talk offers practical advice and is ideal for gardeners, food lovers and anyone interested in living more sustainably.
Venue: Kilgraney House and Gardens
Time: 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Admission: €12.50 with the opportunity to view Kilgraney Herb Gardens
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Thursday, 31st July 2025
Join Michael Kelly, founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself), for an inspiring workshop at the beautiful Kilgraney Herb Gardens. In this session, Michael explores the powerful concept of food empathy – the deep connection we form with our food when we grow it ourselves.
As global food systems become increasingly complex and our relationship with nature grows more distant, Michael makes the case for the simple yet transformative act of growing your own food. Michael explains that growing even a small amount of your own food can transform your understanding of health, sustainability and community. Drawing on his own journey and the success of GIY, he explains how growing your own food can lead to more mindful eating, reduced food waste and a greater appreciation for seasonal, local produce.
Set in the tranquil surroundings of Kilgraney Herb Gardens, which features a rich variety of culinary and medicinal plants, this talk offers practical advice and is ideal for gardeners, food lovers and anyone interested in living more sustainably.
Venue: Kilgraney House and Gardens
Time: 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Admission: €12.50 with the opportunity to view Kilgraney Herb Gardens
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