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Nettlefest @ Gorse Farm

Nurture N.Ireland

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Mon, 14 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 am

Waringstown

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Date & Location

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 am (BST)

Waringstown

Craigavon, United Kingdom

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Nettlefest @ Gorse Farm


Experience the power of nettles unleashed.
Join Nurture NI at Gorse Farm & unveil the wonders of the whole nettle 🌿
A hands-on workshop celebrating one of nature’s finest underdogs.

In this stunning rustic location Vicky will guide you through the magical world of wild plants;

Nettles are often disregarded as nuisance “weeds” when in fact they’re one of the most powerful, healing, and useful plants growing in Ireland. We will demonstrate the importance of these plants for food, medicine and for crafting.

Join us for a relaxed, down-to-earth Whole Nettle Workshop where we’ll be getting stuck in and making the most of every part of this mighty plant — root, stem, leaf and all.

🌱 On the day ….

At this is a, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to:

🌳Forage safely and effectively so there’s always more for the next person and the bees too.
🥙Explore delicious recipes and sample the wonders of this wonder food.

🍵 Brew your own teas and infusions and discover the healing benefits of plants.

🌿Learn about handmade balms and salves that soothe aches, stings and skin issues.

🌾 Explore the old ways of using nettles for fibres clothes and fishing.

🌸 Who’s It For?

This is for anyone who’s ever said, “I’d love to know more about wild plants.”

Whether you’re into herbal remedies, keen on cooking from the land, or just want to spend a lovely day outdoors learning something different — you’ll feel right at home.

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe some gloves).


🧺 What You’ll Get:
• A short foraging walk
• A chance to learn how to process plant fibres into usable product for sewing and weaving.
• Tea, edibles, and plenty of craic
• Your very own foraging bag, notebook and tincture or balm to bring home.



📅 When & Where:

Location: Gorse Farm, Waringstown
Dates: 14th July
Time: 11am - 3pm
Cost: £49pp – includes everything, even the kettle on!

👉 Spaces are extremely limited to to give a each participant a premium experience

Booking -
You can book through the website - www.nurtureni.co.uk ( Instagram nurture.ni )

Come along and discover how the humble nettle can nourish, heal and surprise you. You’ll never look at a sting the same way again.

Full payment is required on booking and
T’s& C’s apply

Website- https://www.nurtureni.co.uk/


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Nettlefest @ Gorse Farm, 14 July | Event in Craigavon | AllEvents
Nettlefest @ Gorse Farm
Mon, 14 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 am