Nursery professionals, growers, and horticultural researchers are invited to a practical and informative Nursery Stock Workshop at Kelly’s Nursery, Mullingar, on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
The workshop will offer attendees a hands-on look at innovative solutions for sustainable plant production, with a focus on composted green waste as an element of growing media.
Event Highlights
The core of the event is a live, hands-on demonstration of composting equipment at Kelly’s Nursery, where they have begun to explore their own growing media production to include composted green waste. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to see the innovations the Kelly’s Nursery team has developed on-site.
Key sessions will include:
- Growing Media Innovation: Hear first-hand grower experiences with successfully integrating composted green waste into plant production.
- Teagasc Research: Receive the latest updates on growing media trials from Teagasc researchers, including demonstrations of the equipment and skills necessary for effective media monitoring.
- Sector Updates: Gain critical insights from experts delivering key sector updates from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) and the Minor Use Working Group.
Refreshments will be served on arrival, and a light lunch will follow the conclusion of the workshop.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for the nursery stock sector to share knowledge on what is becoming a critical topic: finding sustainable, high-quality alternatives for growing media,” said Dónall Flanagan, Teagasc Nursery stock advisor, “We appreciate the support of the team at Kelly’s Nursery for hosting us and allowing attendees to see their pioneering work in action.”
Event Details
What: Nursery Stock Workshop – Media Composting & Industry Updates
When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Kelly’s Nursery, Deerpark, Streamstown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 R5FV
Booking: https://teagasc.ie/event/nursery-stock-workshop
