<P> John ( Johnny ) Francis Patterson ( 1840 -- 1889 ) was an Irish singer , songwriter and circus entertainer . He is now best known for composing the song `` The Garden Where the Praties Grow '' . </P>
<P> John ( Johnny ) Francis Patterson ( 1840 -- 1889 ) was an Irish singer , songwriter and circus entertainer . He is now best known for composing the song `` The Garden Where the Praties Grow '' . </P>
who wrote the garden where the praties grow
who wrote the garden where the praties grow
John ( Johnny ) Francis Patterson
John ( Johnny ) Francis Patterson