Nature’s Bounties at Ballintubbert promises a great day out

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    Join Julie of Wild Food Kildare and Jennifer from Ballintubbert Gardens for this exclusive one-off event in the beautiful Ballintubbert House on Sunday, October 20, from 2pm to 5.30pm.

    Dating back to the late 18th century, Ballintubbert was the birthplace of poet laureate Cecil Day Lewis, and once home to actor John Hurt.

    It boasts 14 acres of beautiful landscape arranged around a Georgian House – a real opportunity for the garden, history and wild food lover.

    Julie is a Wild Food and Foraging expert who works with wild fruit, plants and fungi preserved from nature as food and medicine.

    Julie and Jennifer will bring you for a leisurely walk through the historic gardens of Ballintubbert and together will discuss the plants that can be found along the way.

    Enjoy a cookery demonstration using some of the foods you forage including a delicious Wild Mushroom and Nettle Soup, perfect for Autumn.

    Laois Food Producers will also be here on the day to nprovide some tasty treats and answer any questions.

    This event is exclusive and limited to 25 places. Tickets, which cost €25, can be purchased from Dunamaise Arts Centre or by phone – 057 866 3355.

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