Another successful week here at SOLAS, as even with what at best can be described as ‘mixed weather’ we are becoming a ‘busy 7-days a week’ destination for those seeking plants, garden products, quality food or just a good day out.
A recent fact-finding mission to Germany to benchmark SOLAS against the best across Europe has led to some wonderful new ideas for the year ahead – the first of which is a new lease of life for an antique tractor!
Weekly Farmers’ Market
This Saturday 21 May 2022, 10am-2pm will have a number of new entrants:
- The oldest of which is dates from the 1950s and a red ‘McCormick International’ Tractor. This is a wonderful piece of local agricultural history and had been used for many productive years by local farming contractor John Mulhall, from the ‘Woodenbridge’. It now creates a wonderful centrepiece to the Farmers’ Market
- ‘Feighery’s butchers’ are joining the SOLAS market this weekend. Fran and his team will be huge addition to the market due to their reputation for quality, value and local sourcing. So a huge welcome to Feigherys and hoping for a prosperous year ahead.
- Local knit craft artist Adreana Hristova will be joining us for the first time this weekend. She brings a really colourful rang of knitted fun bookmarks, hats and toys.
- As always there is will be the very best of organic Meat, Fresh local vegetables, Bread, cakes, a range of ‘Taste of Laois’ Products.
SOLAS – Food
Our featured dish this week is our Chorizo and chicken hash special. Also find us ‘SHINE’ where you can get our cold brew coffee and vegan treats!
SOLAS – Shop
Our feature product in the SOLAS shop this week is our range of ‘Wonderall’ planters. We have made extensive use of these planters here at SOLAS for everything from seasonal Herbs, trailing strawberry plants, seasonal colour and event our own SOLAS logo.
Create your own living wall using our range of planter kits now available in the SOLAS Shop. We have everything you need plus plenty of inspiration for you to create the perfect walled garden.
SOLAS – Plants
Our featured plant this week is beautiful Tree ferns which have just arrived from Tasmania. These ferns come in a range of sizes and can grow to 5m high. They deciduous in the Irish climate. For advice on planting and winter protection ask our horticulturists Veronica and Anna.
Also check out our range of Bee friendly plants to celebrate national bee day.
SOLAS – Events
This Saturday the 21 May is a celebration of the role Bees play in the health of our environment. While the terrible events in Ukraine continue to dominate the news, the real slow-burning international disaster continues be the decline in our natural environment coupled with carbon emissions. Actions count and raising the public awareness of the role bees play is important. The day is being marked by a series of events at SOLAS
- https://www.ecogardenshop.ie/events
- Suitable for: Children and adults of all ages
- All about Bees and Beekeeping|
- Bee Friendly Planting
- Bee Crafts and Face Painting
Also check us out our stall at the Shine Event this Saturday in Emo Court.
SOLAS Weather
The weather this weekend is forecast to be mixed.
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