CARNAUN NATIONAL SCHOOL  In the School Garden September 2003 Organic Status Achieved Back again after a wonderful summer holidays! However the garden and school grounds were neglected for the month of August and when we came back everything was overgrown with "wildflowers" or weeds depending on where the were growing and where they were wanted. The Vegetable garden was overgrown. We had some very good peas, beans, cabbage, onions and lettuce during the break and now we have a very good crop of Potatoes, corgettes and our pumpkins are excellent again this year. On 5th of September had the inspection - We passed with "flying colours"  We are the First Primary School in Ireland to achieve Organic Status! So now we will be able to use the official symbol on our produce! So now we will have a party! What is Organic Gardening? Organic Farming / Gardening is a system of farming which avoids the use of soluble fertalisers, pesticides, growth regulators, feed additives and other chemicals. The organic farmer relies on the use of crop rotations, animal manure, clover, low stocking rates and good animal husbandry for production outputs. The natural immunity of plants and animals are used to combat disease wherever possible. Paul, Michael and Edward "on guard" before Halloween!   More photos of the garden - click here!   SCOIL NÁISIÚNTA CARNÁIN  BAILE ÁTHA 'N RÍ