“A monthly parent & toddler gardening club — fun, creative, and nature-connected activities with Irish plants, animals & teddy bears.”

This monthly themed gardening club is designed for parents and toddlers (ages 1–4). It’s fun, practical, and deeply connected to nature. A perfect first step into the great outdoors. Parents can also enjoy the chance to relax and socialise with others over a tea or coffee.

Each session is carefully crafted to suit different learning and sensory styles. Activities include:

A gentle nature warm-up and exploration

Active outdoor play and movement

Creative plant-based crafts

Hands-on gardening projects

A mindful “plant yoga” wind-down

The Victorian Walled Gardens provide a safe, welcoming space where toddlers can explore at their own pace. With plenty of little nooks and crannies, even the shyest children can find comfort, adventure, and new friendships. To make the day even more special, we invite every toddler to bring along their favourite Teddy Bear to join in the gardening fun! 🐻🌱

Cost: Parents and toddler ticket is: €15

An annual ticket is €150 and grants access to all 12 of our seasonal sessions.

AGENDA :

🌨 January – Hedgehog & Nettles

"Curled in leaves, I dream so deep,

Nettle tea will help me sleep."

Leaf pile play & “snuffle like a hedgehog” game

Craft: pinecone hedgehogs

Gardening: sow baby salad leaves, nettle tea for parents

Yoga: Hedgehog curl pose

❄️ February – Fox & Snowdrop

"Through frosty fields I softly tread,

Snowdrops bloom from winter’s bed."

Fox tiptoe & pouncing games

Craft: snowdrop paper flowers

Gardening: plant snowdrop bulbs or winter greens

Yoga: Fox stretch

🌼 March – Frog & Wild Garlic

"May I leap into new life,

Fresh and green,

Singing with the rain,

Like frogs among wild garlic leaves."

Frog races with Teddy Bears

Craft: dandelion crowns

Gardening: sow tulips & early herbs

Yoga: Frog pose & dandelion blowing breaths

🐰 April – Rabbit & Primrose

"I nibble primrose leaves so sweet,

Springtime blossoms at my feet."

Bunny bounce play & garden hide-and-seek

Craft: primrose flower baskets

Gardening: sow edible seeds for Easter

Yoga: Bunny ears listening game

🐛 May – Caterpillar & Clover

"Nibble clover, soft and green,

Change is coming, yet unseen."

Caterpillar crawl & wiggle trail

Craft: potato print caterpillars

Gardening: plant clover patches for pollinators

Yoga: Caterpillar curl, butterfly stretch

🐝 June – Honeybee & Elderflower

"Buzzing round from bloom to bloom,

Elderflowers give summer room."

Bee waggle dance games

Craft: daisy chain necklaces

Gardening: make elderflower cordial (demo for parents)

Yoga: Buzzing bee

🦋 July – Butterfly & Meadowsweet

"Bright wings flutter in the sun,

Meadowsweet dreams for everyone."

Butterfly wing dress-up & parade

Craft: flower petal suncatchers

Gardening: plant herbs in butterfly pots

Yoga: Butterfly pose

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****Sunday Summer Surprise***... due to popular demand, we are offering some sunshine filled pop-up Sunday gatherings for July and August for all our sprouting little green fingers- prepare for some nature surprise themes - speedy squirrels, serene swans, stellar starfish...solar power your family sunday mornings this Summer Season....check out dates via the ticket booking system.

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🐞 August – Ladybird & Wild Mint

"Spotted wings on leaves of green,

Mint’s fresh magic keeps me keen."

Ladybird treasure hunt

Craft: painted pebble ladybirds

Gardening: sow mint cuttings in little pots

Yoga: Crawl & fly like ladybirds

🦉 September – Owl & Yarrow

"Silent flight through fields of gold,

Yarrow’s healing tales retold."

Owl hooting circle

Craft: feather & leaf owl masks

Gardening: sow wildflower seed bombs with yarrow

Yoga: Wide-wing owl stretch

🦇 October – Bat & Hawthorn

"Through the dusk I swoop and glide,

Hawthorn berries at my side."

Bat scavenger hunt with Teddy Bears

Craft: leaf skeleton bat wings

Gardening: harvest hawthorn berries (demo for parents)

Yoga: Bat hang pose

🦔 November – Red Squirrel & Rosehip

"Rustling leaves where I dash and dip,

Bright and bold, the rosehips drip."

Squirrel nut-gathering game

Craft: autumn leaf collages

Gardening: make rosehip feeders for birds

Yoga: Squirrel balance pose

🎄 December – Robin & Holly

"On holly bright I sing my song,

Winter’s cheer the whole year long."

Robin song & call-and-response games

Craft: holly & robin decorations

Gardening: make seed balls for winter birds

Yoga: Robin stretch & star wishes

W e are so excited to welcome all your little green fingers into our gardens!

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