Grow a Tasty Summer Salad

Ready to harvest your own fresh, organic salad straight from your windowsill, balcony, or garden?

Join Gavin, Airfield Estate’s Head Gardener and trained ecologist, for this inspiring two-hour workshop on growing your own delicious summer salads—no matter how much space you have. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to refine your growing techniques, this session will leave you with the skills and confidence to cultivate your own leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers at home.

What you’ll learn:
🌱 How to assess and make the most of your growing space—be it a windowsill, balcony, raised bed or backyard
🪴 Choosing the right containers and setups for your vegetables and herbs
🌿 Seed buying and sowing tips to get you started on the right foot
💧 Best practices for nurturing and maintaining healthy plants
🥗 How to harvest baby leaves, edible flowers, and cut-and-come-again crops
❄️ What to plant now to keep harvesting into the winter months
🌾 An introduction to low-till gardening techniques for healthier soil and sustainable growing

Why take this workshop?
Not only will you learn to grow your own food, but you’ll also walk away with practical, eco-conscious gardening knowledge that can transform how you eat and interact with nature—plus, you’ll gain access to Gavin’s years of experience growing vegetables right here in Dublin.

What to bring: Just a notebook and pen. All materials, tools, and expert guidance will be provided.