Welcome to Milkwood Farm


My name is Klaus Laitenberger. When I came to Ireland in 1999, organic vegetable growing at home was just starting to become popular even though it was only a small number of people who took it up. This has completely changed in recent years. More and more people are now growing their own food again and the perception that organic gardening is only for hippies and aristocrats, is quite outdated.

As we all know, Ireland has a unique climate. It took me a few years to adjust the growing techniques I learned to this climate and soil. The main changes I made was to be patient, to delay sowing and planting and to grow on raised beds.
 
‘Organic’ must be one of the words most bandied about in recent years. People are confused as to what it actually means. They are mystified as to its exclusivity until they turn that first sod in their little vegetable plot and realise it’s the most natural thing in the world to sow, gather and eat the best of nature’s gifts from outside your back door. Now with the endless talk of our allergies and sicknesses people are thinking twice about food, how it is produced, and where it comes from, often travelling thousands of miles to our local shops. 

Upcoming Courses:

'Growing Organic Vegetables in the Polytunnel'.

The courses are organised by NOTS (National Organic Training
  Skillsnet) www.nots.ie.

Cloughjordan Community Farm, Tipperary 10th May
Kenmare VEC, Co. Kerry 11th May
Nano Nagle Centre, Mallow, Co. Cork 12th May
Springmount Garden Centre, Gorey, Co. Wexford 13th May

Cost
€25 with free places for unemployed. Booking only through www.nots.ie.
Vegetables for the Irish Garden
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