Ah, gather ’round, gather ’round, me lovely folks, for a tale of green and gold at the wondrous SOLAS Garden Centre! Ah, sure and wasn’t St. Patrick’s Day a grand celebration this year?
The sun danced in the sky, casting its golden rays upon the emerald fields, and at SOLAS, the festivities were truly enchanting!
The air was filled with the lilting melodies of ‘New Rule”, as live music echoed through the gardens. Irish dancing, lively and full of spirit, delighted the hearts of all who beheld it.
And in the midst of it all, families frolicked and laughed, partaking in the merriment of the day.
But it wasn’t just the revelry that graced SOLAS on this fine occasion. Oh no, for Bank Holiday Monday brought even more joy as shoppers flocked to seize the splendid deals and savings that awaited them. Deals aplenty, and savings galore, for those with a keen eye and a love for all things green!
And lo and behold, in other news this week, SOLAS has unveiled a cunning plan known as the Hanging Basket for Business deal! Aye, schools, bars, resistance committees, tidy towns,
and small businesses can now partake in the bounty of the garden, with discounts aplenty! Thirty percent off planters and baskets, twenty percent off plants, ten percent off compost, and free local delivery to boot!
So come one, come all, to SOLAS Garden Centre, where the magic of St. Patrick’s Day lingers still, and where the promise of spring beckons with open arms.
Let us journey together through the greenery and the blooms, for here at SOLAS, the wonders of nature await, and the spirit of Ireland dances in every leaf and petal.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 30th March 10-2pm
Easter Market: Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with an eggciting Easter Market?
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
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
SUNDAY 31st March
Easter Family Fun Day
We have an Eggtra special Easter planned for you at Solas Eco Garden Centre from Eggciting 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.
Book Online now https://www.thegardenshop.ie/family-day/
Food @ SOLAS
This weekend only, your most requested hot dish is back: Allan’s homemade madras Chicken & veggie curry, served with fluffy basmati rice and garlic and coriander naan bread.
Visit us in our heated food court, enjoy locally roasted barista coffee, a great variety of homemade cakes and desserts, hot food every day and always a great deal on pizzas.
And we did not forget the little ones: best ice cream in Portarlington is back!! Come and try most delicious ice cream and selection of milkshakes.
Solas Heated Courtyard open daily Monday – Friday 10-4pm and weekends 10-5pm (last food order 30 minutes before closing).
Product of the Week @ SOLAS
Home Sweet Home : Supporting rural Communities in Africa
Home Sweet Home pieces are handmade by Skilled Artisan makers from Rural village communities in Zimbawe. Using simple tools and working with recycled metal such as discarded end of life:
Dishwashers, washing machines, oil/chemical barrels & even old car Bonnet Metals. These are all colourfully painted to make a unique and truly eye catching Garden Decoration Sculpture.
Plant of the Week @ SOLAS
Monstera – Swiss Cheese Plant
A fabulous houseplant the Monstera is a real showstopper with it’s large, deeply fenestrated leaves.
It is super easy to care for, likes indirect, bright light to thrive and plenty of space top spread it’s wings.
Here in Solas indoor plant area, we have some lovely specimens and our experts are more than happy to help you choose the perfect Monstera for your space.
SOLAS Weather Come to SOLAS if you want to stay dry! The forecast for the weekend ahead is showing clouds! But no rain. So a chance to give your grass a cut and then pop to SOLAS for a well earned and delicious lunch
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!