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Three in Kiltegan

September 8, 2023 : 10:00 am5:00 pm

Humewood Castle.Patthana GardenCannabis Sativa.
Left: Humewood Castle; Centre: Patthana Garden; Right: Cannabis Sativa

PGG visit to Three in Kiltegan – Humewood Castle, Patthana Garden and The Hemp Farm

Humewood Castle

Humewood Castle was constructed between 1867 and 1870. Set in over 500 acres in the village of Kiltegan, County Wicklow, it was purchased by John and Leslie Malone in 2012. They set about an extensive refurbishment of the property and gardens which today contain a pleasure garden with herbaceous borders, a rose garden, lawns, four lakes and wooded areas. Since 2012 over 12,000 trees have been planted – including the reinstatement of the nuttery. This is a private estate, and access is by private invitation only.

Patthana Garden

Patthana Garden is an award-winning village garden and is home to artist TJ Maher and Simon Kirby in Kiltegan, County Wicklow. The garden comprises a lower cobbled courtyard with potting shed and a sunken meditation room leading to the main courtyard with a small wildlife pond. Both these areas house an extensive collection of plants from the hardy to the tender and exotic. Circular granite steps lead to the upper terrace garden with its borders of herbaceous perennials, annuals and unusual shrubs and trees. Patthana is gardened organically with many plants chosen for their attraction to wildlife. In 2020, the garden was expanded following the purchase of adjoining land and an exciting new garden called the ‘Torc’ garden was created and opened to the public in 2021.

The Hemp Farm

Hemp is not a plant that’s found in many gardens, or should I say that it cannot legally be found in any garden, for to grow hemp a ‘license to cultivate’ is needed – this is the case all across Europe and most of the world.

Hemp, or to give it its correct titleCannabis sativa, is a plant that, after a ban of nearly 100 years, has become popular once again. What was once grown to make ropes and sails has now been rejuvenated, and has reinvented itself to produce many products for the food industry. At the hemp farm, hemp seed oil, hemp seed protein and hemp seed fibre are produced. Enjoy your visit to the hemp plantation and see how it’s processed into a healthy food.

Programme

10.00am. Arrival at Humewood Castle.
1.00pm approx. Patthana Garden.
3.00pm approx. The Hemp Farm.

Address

Humewood Castle, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow, W91 WF22.

Cost

There is no charge for the day.

Booking

To book your place on this visit, please email hanbidgehazel@gmail.com.

Details

Date:
September 8, 2023
Time:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Venue

Humewood Castle
Kiltegan, Co Wicklow W91 WF22 Ireland + Google Map

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