Carl Wright gardens at Caher Bridge, an award-winning garden located near Fanore in the Burren, Co. Clare. He is originally from Devon and has lived in Clare since the 1990's.  He created the garden from what was originally dense hazel and blackthorn scrub; it is based around a restored riverside cottage, blending in with its surroundings [...]

Andy McIndoe is a garden consultant and designer, garden writer, author and lecturer with over 40 years experience in retail and production horticulture. Working on gardens of all sizes, his special interests include hardy shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials, flower bulbs and garden design. During his long career with Hillier Nurseries he was responsible for the [...]

Paul is the Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield in County Offaly, a property bequeathed to the RHSI by the renowned architect and garden designer Angela Jupe. Alongside its house and cottages, the estate features a two-acre walled garden celebrated for its collection of perennial plants and rare bulbs. The wider grounds encompass pasture, forestry, a [...]

Medina Garden is the private coastal garden of Karl Flynn and Marcella Dunne.  The garden has an exotic, tropical atmosphere created through dramatic plantings of palms, tree ferns, bamboo, and other striking architectural species. Located near Howth Summit at 150m above sea level, the garden is sheltered by tall hedges that buffer the coastal winds, [...]

Sharon is a well-known floral demonstrator, teacher and judge.  She will show us how to create arrangements for the festive season! Arrangements will be raffled after the event which will be followed by Christmas drinks. Please note the earlier start time for this event.  

Dean Charlton and his Dad After six formative years training at the renowned Great Dixter and time at the Beth Chatto Gardens, Fine Art graduate and plantsman Dean Charlton returned home to South Yorkshire to realise a long-held family dream. In 2024, Dean and his father Glenn revitalised a historic four‑acre walled garden [...]

From an expedition to Greenland that sparked a lifelong fascination with plants to formative years at Great Dixter under Christopher Lloyd, Mat Reese has built a career at the intersection of horticultural skill and artistic vision. After training at Ness Botanic Gardens, Wisley, and Kew, and travelling through the Himalayas in search of plants, Mat became head [...]

A dedicated horticulturist at Powerscourt Gardens, Rosemary O'Flynn plays a pivotal role in nurturing the estate's renowned landscapes, with a particular focus on their stunning herbaceous borders. Rosemary couples her gardening expertise with an enduring commitment to biodiversity and sustainability initiatives, leading walks and educating visitors on creating wildlife-friendly habitats and promoting environmental stewardship. An [...]

Nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, Hunting Brook Gardens spans five acres of contemporary exotic plantings and fifteen acres of enchanting woodland and valley. Since opening in 2002, it has become a haven for plant enthusiasts worldwide, showcasing one of Ireland's largest private plant collections. In this talk, Jimi will share the evolution [...]