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June 2013
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| Tuesday 18th June |
Powerscourt Garden Pavillion |
Guided Walk with Head Gardener Michael Byrne
Location:
Powerscourt Estate,
Enniskerry
Bray
Co Wicklow
Time:11.30am
Cost:Included in entry to the gardens(free for annual members) No booking required
For more info see:
www.facebook.com/powerscourtestate
www.powerscourt.ie/events or call + 353 (0) 1 204 6000
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| Saturday 22nd June |
The Organic Centre |
Garden Complete-Day 5 Weed Management with Ingrid Foley
Time:10am-4pm
Cost:€75 (Booking Required)
Tea/Coffee included & Light Organic Lunch
Location:
Rossinver,
Co. Leitrim,
Ireland
For more info see:
Email: info@theorganiccentre.ie
Website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
or call (071) 985 4338![]( "Call: (071) 985 4338") |
| Saturday 22nd June |
Rolestown
Plantsplus Garden Centre |
Summer Flower Arranging-Christoper White will be here to do a demo on summer flower arranging ideas using different techniques.
Location:
Rath Lane,
Ashbourne Rd
Swords
Cost:€10
Time:10-12
For more info see:
rolestown@plantsplus.ie
www.rolestownplantsplus.ie/ or call 01 8405780
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| Saturday 29th June |
Powerscourt Estate |
Free Garden Design Consultation with Tim Austen-Ideal oppertunity to pick the brains of one of Irelands leading garden designers.
Time:12.30pm-3pm
Location:Powerscourt Garden Pavillion
Cost:Free,No booking required(Donation to enable Ireland)
For more info see: www.powerscourt.ie
or www.facebook.com/powerscourt
or call +353 1 204 6009![]( "Call: +353 1 204 6009") |
| Saturday 29th June |
Gardenworld Kilquade |
Kids Zone
Time:11am
Cost:Free (No Booking Required)
Location:Kilquade,Co Wicklow
For Directions See link below:
http://gardenworld.ie/?page_id=111
For more info Contact Emma :
Tel: 01 2819890
Fax: 01 2810359
Email: kilquade@gardenworld.ie
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| Saturday 29th June |
Countrylife Garden Centre(s) |
Here We Grow-Gardening Talk-How to create that cottage garden look.
Time:11am-11.30am
Location:Find your nearest countrylife by clicking this link
www.countrylife.ie/Locations
Cost:Free of Charge (Call your local store for booking)
For more info: Call 1890 321 321 or view www.countrylife.ie/events or www.facebook.com/countrylifegardening
www.twitter.com/CountryLife100
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| Sunday 30th June |
Mt.Stewart Garden Fair,Newtownards,Co Down |
ISNA Plant Fair
Location: Portaferry Road
Postcode: BT22 2AD
For more info see:
www.isna.ie or call 028 4278 8387
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July 2013
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| Saturday 6th July |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Day tour of gardens of Wexford & Carlow.
Visiting:
Philip Hollwey's garden, Bunclody
Kilmurray Nurseries & Garden,Gorey
Noel Gilleece's garden, Inch
Contact RHSI for more information call 2353912 to book.
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| Saturday 6th July |
Fruitlawn Garden |
Dealing with Roses
Arthur Shackleton will educate you to prune,feed and plant roses.
Time:10am-4pm
Cost-€70(Booking required) Lunch included
Location:
Fruitlawn, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
For more info see:
www.arthurshackleton.com
infShackletonarthur@yahoo.ie
www.facebook.com/shackletongarden
Call:087 2318287 or 0578730146
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| Saturday 6th/7th July |
Claregalway Castle |
Galway Garden Festival
Time:11am to 6pm
Cost: TBC
For more info: www.galwaygardenfestival.com/
or www.isna.ie
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| Saturday 13th July |
Countrylife Garden Centre(s) |
Here We Grow-Gardening Talk-How to encourage wildlife in your garden
Time:11am-11.30am
Location:Find your nearest countrylife by clicking this link
www.countrylife.ie/Locations
Cost:Free of Charge (Call your local store for booking)
For more info: Call 1890 321 321 or view www.countrylife.ie/events or www.facebook.com/countrylifegardening
www.twitter.com/CountryLife100
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| Saturday 13th July |
Tullynally Castle,
Castlepollard,
Co Westmeath |
ISNA Plant Fair
For more info see:
www.isna.ie or (044) 966 11 59 or email: tullynallycastle@eircom.net
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| Sat 20th July |
Gardenworld Kilquade |
Composting and Green Manures
Time:11am
Cost:Free (No Booking Required)
Location:Kilquade,Co Wicklow
For Directions See link below:
http://gardenworld.ie/?page_id=111
For more info Contact Emma :
Tel: 01 2819890
Fax: 01 2810359
Email: kilquade@gardenworld.ie
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| Sat & Sun 20th & 21st July |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Sweet Pea Display
Time: 12 noon-5pm (Sat & Sun)
Location:The Orangery, Regency Walled Garden, Marley Park, Rathfarnham.
For more info see: www.rhsi.ie or call 01 2353912 |
| Sunday 21st July |
Powerscourt Garden Pavillion |
Powerscourt Enchanted Walk- Guided Walk through the gardens with Imaginosity.
Location:
Powerscourt Estate,
Enniskerry
Bray
Co Wicklow
Time:2pm-5pm
Cost:Adult:€8.50-Child-€6 Family Pass-€30
For more info see:
www.facebook.com/powerscourtestate
www.powerscourt.ie/events or call + 353 (0) 1 204 6000
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| Saturday 27th July |
Hunting Brook Gardens |
'Gardening Inspiration from Nature'-The evolution of Naturalistic planting with Keith Wiley
Time:10.15am-4.30pm
Cost:€95 (Full day includes two Lectures from Keith Wiley and informal outdoor classes with Keith and Jimi in Hunting Brook and June Blakes garden). Booking Required
For more info :
Contact Jimi on 0872856601 or jimi@huntingbrook.com
www.huntingbrook.com
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| Saturday 27th July |
Rolestown
Plantsplus Garden Centre |
Roses Roses Roses!-Learn how to care for and keep your Roses looking their best.
Location:
Rath Lane,
Ashbourne Rd
Swords
Cost:Free (No booking required)
Time:9.30am-10.30 or 11.30-12.30
For more info see:
rolestown@plantsplus.ie
www.rolestownplantsplus.ie/ or call 01 8405780
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August 2013
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| Saturday 10th August |
The Organic Centre |
Planning for the Winter months in a Polytunnel-3 hour Workshop
Time:10am-1pm
Cost:€25 (Booking Required)
Location:
Jim Cronin Farm
Bridgetown,Co Clare
Ireland
For more info see:
Email: info@theorganiccentre.ie
Website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
or call (071) 985 4338![]( "Call: (071) 985 4338") |
| Saturday 10th August |
Fruitlawn Garden |
A Midsummer Garden Maintenance with Arthur Shackleton
Time:9.30-12.30pm
Cost:€40
Location:
Fruitlawn, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois
For more info see:
www.arthurshackleton.com
infShackletonarthur@yahoo.ie
www.facebook.com/shackletongarden
Call:087 2318287 or 0578730146
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| Saturday 10th August |
Gardenworld Kilquade |
Winter Wonders:Extending the Season
Time:11am
Cost:Free (No Booking Required)
Location:Kilquade,Co Wicklow
For Directions See link below:
http://gardenworld.ie/?page_id=111
For more info Contact Emma :
Tel: 01 2819890
Fax: 01 2810359
Email: kilquade@gardenworld.ie
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| Saturday 17th August |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Day tour to North Dublin & Meath visiting Mr & Mrs Nicholson's garden.
Location: Drumconrath, Navan and other gardens in the area.
For more info contact: 2353912 to book |
| Saturday 31st August |
Gardenworld Kilquade |
The Harvesting Party:Harvesting,Pickling and Storage
Time:11am
Cost:Free (No Booking Required)
Location:Kilquade,Co Wicklow
For Directions See link below:
http://gardenworld.ie/?page_id=111
For more info Contact Emma :
Tel: 01 2819890
Fax: 01 2810359
Email: kilquade@gardenworld.ie
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September 2013
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| 5th-8th September |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Four day tour of the gardens of Yorkshire.
Note early booking date.
For more info contact: RHSI on 2353912 |
| Saturday 7th September |
Milkwood Farm,Tawley, Castlegal,
Co. Leitrim |
Growing in Polytunnels and Greenhouses
Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Cost: €65 (includes coffee and scones on arrival and a home cooked organic lunch washed down with a glass of wine).
For more info email Joanna or Klaus on milkwood.farm@hotmail.com
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| Saturday 7th September |
Powerscourt Garden Pavillion |
Design Desk Consultation with Tim Austen
Location:
Powerscourt Estate,
Enniskerry
Bray
Co Wicklow
Time:12.30pm-3pm
Cost:Complimentary
For more info see:
www.facebook.com/powerscourtestate
www.powerscourt.ie/events or call + 353 (0) 1 204 6000
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| Saturday 14th September |
Powerscourt Garden Pavillion |
Gardening for Spring-Prepare your garden for spring with our horticulturalists
Location:
Powerscourt Estate,
Enniskerry
Bray
Co Wicklow
Time:2pm
Cost:Complimentary(No booking required)
For more info see:
www.facebook.com/powerscourtestate
www.powerscourt.ie/events or call + 353 (0) 1 204 6000
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| Wednesday 18th September |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Demonstartion of Floral Art by Roisin Graham and Marie Laird "Looking towards the world show"
Time: 8pm
Location: Wesley House
Cost: Free for RHSI members, €7 for non-members & €5 for students
For more info contact: RHSI on 2353912 |
| Saturday 28th September |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Propagation workshop with Ciaran Burke.
Time: 10.30am -12.30pm
Location: St. Brigid's Parish Centre, St. Brigid's Church Road, Stillorgan.
Cost: Free for RHSI members, €7 for non-members & €5 for students
For more info contact: RHSI on 2353912
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October 2013
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| Wednesday 16th October |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Gala demonstration of Floral Art by James Burnside from Northern Ireland.
Time: 8pm
Location: Wesley House
Cost: €15 (This is a fundraising night for WAFA)
Tickets must be purchased in advance through the RHSI office.
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| Wednesday 23rd October |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Lecture by Christine Skelmersdale, Broadleigh Bulbs, Somerset. " Using Bulbs in the Garden"
Time: 8pm
Location: Wesley House
Cost: RHSI & IGPS members €5. Non-Members €10
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| Saturday 26th October |
Cois na hAbhann |
Pruning your Garden-A talk from Elaine Walsh.
Time:11am-12pm
Location:
Camolin,
Enniscorthy,
Co. Wexford
For more info see:
www.coisnahabhann.ie
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cois-Na-hAbhann/
Twitter:
@Cois_na_hAbhann
or contact info@coisnahabhann.ie or call 053 93 82970
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November 2013
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| Saturday 19th November |
Cois na hAbhann |
Holistic Approach to Growing Apple Trees
with Sean Gahan from Askinamoe Orchard
Time:11am-12.30 pm
Location:
Camolin,
Enniscorthy,
Co. Wexford
For more info see:
www.coisnahabhann.ie
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cois-Na-hAbhann/
Twitter:
@Cois_na_hAbhann
or contact info@coisnahabhann.ie or call 053 93 82970
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| Wednesday 27th November |
Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland |
Lecture by Rosemary Alexander, former Curator of Chelsea Physic Garden.
Time: 8pm
Location: Wesley House
Cost: Free for RHSI members, €7 for non-members & €5 for students.
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All Year Events
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| February-November 2013 |
Hunting Brook Gardens |
Beginners' Gardening Course
1 Year Course - One Wednesday per Month
The Course aims to give beginners a full understanding of the practicalities of creating and maintaining an attractive garden each month of the year.
Date: February 20th - November 20th Cost: €65 per class. Payments can be made in 3 instalments.
Course dates: 20/2 20/3 24/4 22/5 19/6 24/7 21/8 25/9 23/10 20/11
Contact: Jimi at 087 2856601
For more see:
http://www.huntingbrook.com/website/
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| February-March |
National Botanic Gardens,Glasnevin |
Gardening Classes for Beginners at the National Botanic Gardens to be held in Spring 2013. Eight Classes to be held on Tuesday evenings & Saturday mornings.
Time: Night : 7.30pm - 9.15pm
Morning :10.0am -12.30pm
Cost: €100 (limited places; course must be booked in advance)
Programme outline:
Sat 2nd Feb: Introduction to Gardening Soils.
Tue 5th Feb: Pests and diseases control.
Sat 9th Feb: Propagation Workshop
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Tue 12th Feb: Herbs House Plants.
Tue 19th Feb: Fruit Vegetables.
Sat 23rd Feb: Designing your Garden.
Tue 26th Feb: The Gardening Year.
Sat: 2nd March: Tour of the Gardens.
For booking information see:
www.botanicgardens.ie/
or call +353 1 804 0300![]( "Call: +353 1 804 0300") |
| February-November 2013 |
Hunting Brook Gardens |
Plants Person Course
One Year Course - One Sunday Per Month
For more advanced participants, who will learn about a wide range of plants each month and how best to create spectacular borders with succession planting throughout the year.
Date: February 17th - November 10th. Cost: €74 per class. Payments can be made in 3 instalments.
Contact: Jimi at 087 2856601
For more see:
http://www.huntingbrook.com/website
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March -
Every Saturday
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Rolestown Garden Centre |
Free Grow Your Own Classes
The class sessions are as follows:
Choose either time
9.30am - 10.30pm
11.30pm - 12.30pm
The above times are fixed for every Saturday from now on, midweek class coming soon!
The classes consist of an informal, friendly, step by step introduction into the many aspects of veg growing. From seed sowing to harvesting! We also cover many other topics such as hanging basket demo, garden design and more.
Please email us or phone us with any class ideas or if you are interested in attending.
Tell your friends!!!.
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sundays 11am - 6pm
Call us on (01) 8405780
Email: http://www.rolestownplantsplus.ie/
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4th October 2012-March 2013
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JPK Centre |
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the principles of Horticulture.
Location: Claregalway, Co. Mayo.
✴Learn how to grow fruit and vegtables
✴Ornamental plant selection uses and maintenance
✴Garden design
✴Plant propagation
For more info see:
www.thegardenschool.ie
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| Year Round(13/9-13 to 16/8/14) |
Hunting Brook Gardens |
Plantsperson Course
Location:
Hunting Brook,
Lamb Hill,
Blessington,
Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Cost:€74 per class (Yearly fee paid in 3 instalaments)
Special discount for RHSI,GLDA,GARDENS.IE &ALCI members €60 per class.
1 Year Plantsperson Course starts-One Saturday a month for a year(12 Classes)-http://www.huntingbrook.com/website/
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| Year Round |
Newlands Home and Garden Centre |
We have free floristry demonstrations every Thursday evening at 7.00pm.
For more see:
www.newlands.ie/
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