Lectures

Ardán garden is situated on half an acre and the planting and design are a direct response to its coastal hillside location close to the summit of Howth in north Dublin. In 2003, this garden was a rugged mountainside garden and today, it has been transformed into a dynamic contemporary and ever-evolving garden which includes [...]

Mount Venus Nursery is a specialist nursery tucked away in the scenic Dublin hills overlooking the city. Over the past 20 years, the nursery has offered one of the widest collections of hardy garden plants in Ireland. Having a varied palette of plants is essential when designing successful and bio-diverse gardens. Most plants are home [...]

Known for her beautiful garden in Tinode, West Wicklow, June Blake joins us to share planting and garden design wisdom garnered over twenty years.  Stretching over 3 acres, her garden is famous for its layered planting and continuous seasonal interest.  In a previous life, June as a jewellery designer and her garden demonstrates her artist’s [...]