As another bank holiday approaches, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre gears up to offer a whole host of events catering to all age groups.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30th, as SOLAS invites you to embark on a delectable journey with the Easter Chocolate Making workshop for kids. Unleash your inner chocolatier as you delve into the artistry of crafting divine treats.
While the Chocolate Making workshop beckons young connoisseurs, the Easter Sunday Family Fun Day awaits with a myriad of enchanting activities. Although fully booked, this festive extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience.
From Easter egg hunts to encounters with the Easter Bunny, SOLAS ensures fun for the entire family. Also on the day: Easter-themed photobooth & Face painting, as well as crafts for kids
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre continues to flourish with exciting new arrivals this week. Gardening enthusiasts will be happy to see fresh batches of seed potatoes, onion, and garlic sets back on shelves, promising bountiful harvests in the seasons to come.
For those keen on sustainable gardening practices, the ever-popular biological pest control product, ‘Supernemos’, stands ready for customers to pick up in-store.
Wander through the plants area to discover a captivating assortment of garden ornaments and planters, perfect for adding an artistic touch to any outdoor haven.
Inside, a verdant oasis awaits with an extensive selection of luscious indoor plants, ranging in shapes, hues, and sizes, ensuring there’s a perfect match for every indoor space.
Whether you’re seeking to enhance your outdoor landscape or infuse your interiors with botanical charm, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre is your haven for all things green and beautiful.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 30
Easter Market: 10-2pm
Explore a multitude of stalls featuring local artisans showcasing their unique Easter-themed crafts, handcrafted jewellery, beautiful paintings, and so much more….
See you then – 10-2pm Saturday 30th March
Easter Chocolate Making Workshop
Get into the Easter spirit with an Easter Chocolate making workshop for kids
Dive into the world of chocolate & see what it’s like to be a Real Master Chocolatier
Book here: https://www.thegardenshop.ie/chocolate-making/
Sunday, March 31
Easter Family Fun Day
We have an Eggtra special Easter planned for you at Solas Eco Garden Centre from Easter Egg Hunt to facepainting and children’s Crafts.
Meet the Easter Bunny & collect your Egg. (One egg per child) and have you photo taken in Our Photo booth.
This event is now fully booked out!
Food @ SOLAS
For this long weekend we have a very special Easter hot dish: Al’s Spiced lamb pitta pockets with fresh salad, chilli sauce, and cool tzatziki dressing. It’s hot, it’s freshly made and delicious!
And because you love our weekend menu, this weekend only we have a deal on your favourited: Homemade Irish beef burger, served with chips and any fizzy drink for only 15€!
Come and celebrate with us Easter and Bank holiday in our heated Food courtyard and play area.
Open daily Monday – Friday 10-4pm and weekends 10-5pm (last food order 30 minutes before closing).
Product of the Week @ SOLAS
There is a huge selection of Gas Sahara BBQs at SOLAS, along with covers and accessories you can get everything you need to set you up for the summer season –
Also in stoc; you can see a range of Charcoal BBQs including the range BarrelQ made from Oil drums for those of us who like the coals cooking the meat
Pop in and our staff are happy to help you decide
This week are running our Early Bird Deals with 30% off all Sahara models
Plant of the Week @ SOLAS
Photinia Red Robin
A lush evergreen that can be grown as a standalone shrub or pruned into a hedge.
This Photinia can grow up to 3m, ideally in good fertile soil and slightly sheltered position to really thrive and make the most of it’s flashy colour.
Regular clipping will encourage the fiery red new growth at the tips.
SOLAS Weather
The wet weather of March looks to be extending it unwanted tentacles into April with light showers expected to fall over Saturday and Sunday. This rain will be intermittent and luckily Friday will see brighter conditions
Join us for a special weekend at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, situated in Portarlington, Co. Laois R32 RPX8. We extend a warm invitation to visit us daily from 10 am to 6 pm. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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