was established in 1992 and their flagship store can still be found nestled just a few minutes outside Tralee. Later adding a seated indoor and outdoor café to their offering, the group also operates three additional cafes in partnership with Dairygold – one in Raheen, Co. Limerick, and most recently Midleton and Carrigaline in Co. Cork.
Starting each day with a short meditation to calm her mind and help her map out her day with clarity, Bernie’s passion for what she does is palpable. “Plant quality and care are always high on my list. The greatest satisfaction at the end of my day is knowing that Ballyseedy and the team have made a difference,” she says before laughing, “I just LOVE taking care of plants.”
What advice would she give to someone starting out in the industry? Pick a passion and go from there. “It is very important to decide on a product you’re totally passionate and knowledgeable about. Sticking with that product and continually researching that product and becoming better and better is how you succeed.”