Saturday, October 23rd: one-day gardening seminar with Helen Dillon at Brod Tullaroan Heritage and Cultural Centre, Tullaroan, Co Kilkenny. The day is divided into six mini-lectures. Subjects range from the basic (how to make potting compost) to the advanced (working with colour and how to approach design). Phone Terry O'Brien at (056)35107 for booking form. Fee £35 (including lunch)