Michael Brenock

tagwex · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 2:30 pm Post subject: Michael Brenock

It is with some regret that I am informing you of the death of Michael Brenock last December 23rd. Maybe you already knew but I only found out today. He was a great source of wisdom on this site particularly on the pests, diseases and mineral deficiencies of plants built up from decades of experience. May he rest in peace, belatedly.

kindredspirit · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject:

I never heard.

R.I.P. Michael.

James Kilkelly · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:21 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear this.
I'd like to think a bit of Michael lives on in the gardens that he helped to improve with his advice.
You can click on the "Find all posts by michael brenock" text within his profile here to bask in his knowledge..... http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1411

Greengage · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:59 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear this, missed him from the site and wondered where he went to.
may he rest in peace. he was a fountain of knowledge.

Geranimojess · Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 6:06 pm Post subject:

Michael has gone to Greener Pastures in the Sky...Thank you for all your Assistance and Advice over the years Michael you will be sorely missed on IG...RIP...

medieval knievel · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 8:07 am Post subject:

damn, sorry to hear that.

Qzy · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 8:17 am Post subject:

R.I.P. Michael.
I still read bits of his book every week

summer · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 12:23 pm Post subject:

Very Sorry to Hear the Sad News. R.I.P Michael.

Sive · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 4:40 pm Post subject:

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, we will all miss his solid words of wisdom on the forum. R.I.P.

My Potatoes · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

Shocked and saddened to read of his passing. He was a great addition to this forum and I always valued his sage advice.
His book "The Irish Gardener's Handbook" is one of the best books out there for GIYers. There's a lot to be said for adjusting behaviour for the Irish climate and its microclimates, and Michael had nailed this. Also, his brief synopsis at the start of every veg/fruit chapter made it a great quick reference, something which most other books lack.
I have seen "Rustic Wisdom" in the library and I got it out once, but never got around to reading it. Time to make amends.
Michael Brenock, RIP.

forest flame · Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 8:26 pm Post subject:

RIP Michael a great gardening mind will be sorely missed and fondly remembered

michelle M · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 11:11 am Post subject:

very sorry to hear it. I was only thinking a few days, that he hasn't been on the forum for quite a while. RIP

tagwex · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 10:11 pm Post subject:

Just in case you wanted some more information.

http://www.rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=212739/Michael%20(Mick)BRENOCK/Midleton/Cork

Good guy · Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 6:21 pm Post subject:

I'm really sorry to hear of Michael's death. I only got to know of him when I joined this forum, more's the pity, and I always appreciated whatever he had to say. I'm glad I bought his book. He will be sorely missed.

Sive · Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject:

I wonder does Michael's family even know of his involvement with this forum and how much he will be missed by us all ? Is there any way we could let them know ? This virtual world is certainly a strange one....someone goes silent on a forum and we have no way of knowing what may have happened to them.