Lessons from Nature with Colm O’Driscoll
Sunday 26th July 2026
Lessons from Nature with Colm O’Driscoll
Set within the naturally rich and sustainably managed space of An Gairdín Beo in the centre of Carlow Town, this talk by Colm O’Driscoll invites gardeners to rethink how they work with nature. This session explores how observing and understanding natural systems can lead to healthier, more resilient and more rewarding gardens.
Drawing inspiration from the wild, Colm shares practical approaches to gardening that he has adapted into his own gardening practices. From encouraging beneficial insects to reducing intervention and working with seasonal cycles, Colm demonstrates how small changes can have a lasting impact. He also explores how mimicking natural plant communities can improve soil health, support biodiversity and create more balanced, self-sustaining gardening spaces.
This is a talk that blends knowledge with real-world experience, packed with insights that will inspire you to adopt a nature-first approach to managing your garden, offering practical methods that can be applied in gardens of all sizes.
An Gairdín Beo provides the ideal backdrop for this discussion, offering a living example of how sustainable gardening principles can shape a space that is both productive and in harmony with its surroundings.
Venue: An Gairdin Beo, Dublin Road, Carlow
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: €15
Directions: R93 E1HF. In Carlow Town on the Dublin Road.
Type of event: Indoors with opportunity to view An Gairdín Beo outdoors.
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Sunday 26th July 2026
Lessons from Nature with Colm O’Driscoll
Set within the naturally rich and sustainably managed space of An Gairdín Beo in the centre of Carlow Town, this talk by Colm O’Driscoll invites gardeners to rethink how they work with nature. This session explores how observing and understanding natural systems can lead to healthier, more resilient and more rewarding gardens.
Drawing inspiration from the wild, Colm shares practical approaches to gardening that he has adapted into his own gardening practices. From encouraging beneficial insects to reducing intervention and working with seasonal cycles, Colm demonstrates how small changes can have a lasting impact. He also explores how mimicking natural plant communities can improve soil health, support biodiversity and create more balanced, self-sustaining gardening spaces.
This is a talk that blends knowledge with real-world experience, packed with insights that will inspire you to adopt a nature-first approach to managing your garden, offering practical methods that can be applied in gardens of all sizes.
An Gairdín Beo provides the ideal backdrop for this discussion, offering a living example of how sustainable gardening principles can shape a space that is both productive and in harmony with its surroundings.
Venue: An Gairdin Beo, Dublin Road, Carlow
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: €15
Directions: R93 E1HF. In Carlow Town on the Dublin Road.
Type of event: Indoors with opportunity to view An Gairdín Beo outdoors.
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