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🌿 International Garden Showcase Event! 🌍Join us this Saturday, October 25th (2–4 p.m.) at the International Garden in Ba...
24/10/2025

🌿 International Garden Showcase Event! 🌍
Join us this Saturday, October 25th (2–4 p.m.) at the International Garden in Ballintemple!
Discover how migrants and asylum seekers grow food, share seeds, and build community across cultures. 🌱

✨ Enjoy a guided tour, inspiring stories from garden participants, and a talk by Nicholas, our lead horticulturalist.
🥕 Take home fresh produce from the garden!

📍 International Garden, Ballintemple
🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m.
🔗 Register at corkmigrantcentre.ie/international-garden-showcase-event

Propagating Vines for a Healthy Start! 🌱🌿We’re getting our vines (Ngaingai, Bilolo, Matembele) ready for transplanting i...
17/02/2025

Propagating Vines for a Healthy Start! 🌱🌿

We’re getting our vines (Ngaingai, Bilolo, Matembele) ready for transplanting into the main beds in a few weeks! To ensure strong growth, we’re first developing their roots using cuttings.

🔹 How We Do It:
✨ Select healthy vine cuttings with at least 3-4 nodes.
✨ Place them in water or moist soil to encourage root development.
✨ Keep them in a warm, shaded area with indirect sunlight.
✨ Maintain moisture but avoid waterlogging.
✨ After 2-3 weeks, check for well-developed roots before transplanting.

Why do this? Stronger roots mean faster establishment, better drought resistance, and healthier vines! 🍃💚

Stay tuned for updates on their progress! Have you tried propagating vines before? Share your tips in the comments! 👇

05/02/2025

🌿 KALE: THE GREEN POWERHOUSE 🌿

Kale is more than just a leafy green—it’s a superfood, a sustainable crop, and an easy-to-grow plant that’s perfect for home gardens! Plus, it makes delicious snacks like crispy kale chips. 🥬✨

💚 Why Kale?
✔ Packed with vitamins A, C, and K
✔ Supports immunity & digestion
✔ Easy to grow in gardens or pots
✔ A sustainable and eco-friendly choice

🔥 Try this quick & healthy snack:
1️⃣ Toss kale leaves with olive oil + sea salt
2️⃣ Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 10-15 mins
3️⃣ Enjoy crunchy, guilt-free kale chips! 😋

🌱 Whether you’re growing it, eating it, or making snacks,kale is a green worth celebrating!

Today, with the help of our lovely volunteers 🌱👩‍🌾🪴, we finished planting our kale, spinach and coriander in the garden ...
05/02/2025

Today, with the help of our lovely volunteers 🌱👩‍🌾🪴, we finished planting our kale, spinach and coriander in the garden beds and the plants a good watering💦. The poly tunnel is looking fantastic, and we can already see a huge improvement. We’re hopeful that the plants will thrive and grow beautifully in there new environments 🌱.

31/01/2025

1. Nutritional Benefits of Spinach
Did you know that spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients? 🌿 It’s packed with vitamins A, C, and K, iron, and antioxidants that support eye health, boost immunity, and strengthen bones. Incorporate this leafy green into your meals for a healthy boost! 🥗💪

Tips for Growing Spinach
Thinking about starting a garden? Spinach is a great choice for beginners! 🌱 Sow seeds in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter, and keep the soil consistently moist. Remember, spinach thrives in cool weather, so plan your planting accordingly. Happy gardening! 🌿🌼

Delicious Spinach Recipe
Looking for a tasty way to enjoy spinach? Try this simple spinach and avocado smoothie! 🥑🥤 Blend a handful of fresh spinach with half an avocado, a banana, and a cup of almond milk for a creamy, nutrient-packed treat. Perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack! 🍃🍌

Fun Fact About Spinach
Did you know? Spinach was first cultivated in Persia over 2,000 years ago! 🌿 Since then, it has become a staple in cuisines worldwide, celebrated for its versatility and health benefits. How do you like to enjoy your spinach? Share your favorite recipes below! 🍲📜

A new growing season begins at International Garden. Today, we planted spinach, kale, and coriander in our beds, turning...
30/01/2025

A new growing season begins at International Garden. Today, we planted spinach, kale, and coriander in our beds, turning tiny seedlings into future harvests. With each plant we nurture, we’re not just growing food—we’re cultivating a thriving, green space for our community. Excited to watch these greens flourish in the weeks ahead! Stay tuned for updates as we continue our journey of sustainable, local growing. 🌱🌿✨

How to get to our event today?Go down Ardofoyle road, and turn right when you see the parking lot in the picture. Our ev...
26/10/2024

How to get to our event today?

Go down Ardofoyle road, and turn right when you see the parking lot in the picture. Our event will start inside the SHEP building!

Take a look at what we grow in our garden!🌿Ewedu, or Jute Leaf, is a staple ingredient in many Nigerian dishes, for exam...
17/10/2024

Take a look at what we grow in our garden!🌿

Ewedu, or Jute Leaf, is a staple ingredient in many Nigerian dishes, for example Ewedu soup.

It contains many vitamins, including ones that increase the production of collagen and decrease sebum production to keep your skin firm and healthy!

It also has Omega 3 acids, great for healthy hair and cholesterol reduction, and is a good source of folate - an essential nutrient for the early stages of pregnancy.

Take a look at what we grow in our garden!🌿Managu, also called Mchicha, is a vegetable used in many recipes - in soups, ...
15/10/2024

Take a look at what we grow in our garden!🌿

Managu, also called Mchicha, is a vegetable used in many recipes - in soups, stews, salads, or creamed. It is a very versatile vegetable with many health benefits.

It is very rich in iron, and has a high protein content as well as many other vitamins!

We had a very productive Saturday in our garden; volunteers from Apple helped us with weeding. Because of this, we'll so...
19/09/2024

We had a very productive Saturday in our garden; volunteers from Apple helped us with weeding.

Because of this, we'll soon be able to replace the old fence entirely! Their hard work was rewarded with some of our harvest - kale, cucumbers, spinach, among others.🥒🌶🍅🌽


There's something truly magical about how a community garden can bring people together. Whether you're a seasoned garden...
03/11/2023

There's something truly magical about how a community garden can bring people together.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just beginning to dig into the joys of nurturing plants, the shared love for nature transcends all boundaries and unites us.
Let's celebrate the power of community gardens in fostering connections and growing a vibrant, supportive community.

Follow us on our journey of growth🌻

Photo Credit: Alyia & Ines

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