Planning Your Veg Garden for the Year Ahead

An Evening Introduction at Bare Acre Farm

If you’ve ever bought seeds with good intentions and then felt a bit lost by April, this evening is for you.

This is a practical, one-evening course where I’ll walk through how to plan a productive veg garden for Irish conditions — without overcomplicating things.

We’ll focus on what’s worth growing, when to grow it, and how to make the most of the space you have, whether that’s a few raised beds, a small garden plot or an allotment.

What we’ll cover

• Site, Soil & Climate and why each is important
• Which vegetables to grow under Irish conditions
• How much space different crops really need
• Timing made simple: early, main and late season growing to keep your growing space productive
• Common beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them)
• How to plan a realistic garden that fits your time, appetite and space

There will be ample time for questions and answers throughout the evening.

Who this course is for

• Beginner and early-stage veg growers

• New homeowners or allotment holders

• Anyone who wants to grow food but is not sure how to get started

• People who want practical, honest guidance rather than theory

What you’ll take away

This is intended as a no nonsense introductory course designed to give you the tools and confidence to start growing your own vegetables in 2026 and to continue growing them in the years ahead. You will leave with.

• A clear, realistic plan for your own veg garden including sowing calendar

• A better understanding of what to grow — and what not to grow based on experience and climate

• Confidence going into the new growing season

• A simple planning sheet to use at home