Update on Tuam's Community Garden.

Tuam Community Garden.

The Tuam Community Garden Project has been underway in Parkmore Estate since April this
year and so far it is making great progress!
Already the first potato plants are emerging, the runner beans are taking off and the onions
are in the ground!Work in the garden takes place every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30
under the guidance of experienced organic gardener Jim Cronin. The project will be
continuing over the summer months where participants can get their hands dirty and learn all
about soil care, composting, planting and growing organic vegetables, herbs and flowers in a
relaxed and friendly environment.

The Tuam community Garden Project would like to welcome any new participants, there is
no charge to take part and it is open to young and old or experienced and novice gardeners
from the whole Tuam community. If you would like to get involved in the project or would
like to hear more about it, come along any Monday evening or contact:
People and Nature Project Manager

Elaine O'Riordan 091 493863,
email Elaine.oriordan@nuigalway.ie

or

Teresa Kelly at 086 3369281 tsrkelly@eircom.net

The Tuam Community Garden Project is organised by 'People and Nature' - the Galway
County Biodiversity Project in association with Parkmore Residents Association, RAPID,
Galway Rural Development, Tuam Community and Enterprise Office and Galway County
Council Housing Section.
Galway County Biodiversity Project Manager
Applied Ecology Unit,
Centre for Environmental Science,
NUI, Galway
Phone 091 493863
Fax 091 494598