BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Foxrock Garden Club - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Foxrock Garden Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260224T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260224T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T183204 CREATED:20251202T204350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T151439Z UID:8162-1771963200-1771970400@foxrockgardenclub.com SUMMARY:Mat Reese: Making and Keeping an English Flower Garden DESCRIPTION: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 gardener at Malverleys near Newbury\, where he has spent the past decade creating an acclaimed English Flower Garden in the naturalistic\, Robinsonian style.  In this talk\, Mat reflects on the lessons from Dixter\, the influence of his plant‑hunting journeys\, and the design principles behind Malverleys’ evolving garden – an expressive\, richly layered landscape where structure\, spontaneity\, and nature meet. URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/matt-reese-making-and-keeping-an-english-flower-garden/ LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/Mat-Reese-by-Andrew-Montgomery_1716988108.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T183204 CREATED:20251202T204626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T152252Z UID:8164-1774382400-1774389600@foxrockgardenclub.com SUMMARY:Rosemary O'Flynn: Sustainability and Biodiversity at Powerscourt DESCRIPTION: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 accomplished photographer\, she captures the estate’s flora and fauna\, contributing to Powerscourt’s promotional efforts and social media presence. Rosemary also engages with the community through talks and events\, sharing her knowledge and inspiring others to embrace sustainable gardening practices. URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/rosemary-oflynn-sustainability-and-biodiversity-at-powerscourt/ LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/Rosemary-OFlynn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T183204 CREATED:20260109T152849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T150404Z UID:8189-1777406400-1777413600@foxrockgardenclub.com SUMMARY:Jimi Blake: The Combination of Plants Through a Year in Huntingbrook DESCRIPTION: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. \nSince opening in 2002\, it has become a haven for plant enthusiasts worldwide\, showcasing one of Ireland’s largest private plant collections. Jimi’s planting varies vertical structure\, color and repeated planting to create magical rhythm in his gardens. \nIn his talk\, Jimi will share the evolution of Hunting Brook’s dynamic\, year-round designs\, blending exotic\, shade-loving\, and prairie-style plants. URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/jimi-blake-the-woodland-garden/ LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/Jimi-BLake.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260526T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260526T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T183204 CREATED:20260109T154610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T145710Z UID:8192-1779825600-1779832800@foxrockgardenclub.com SUMMARY:Millie Souter: Growing and Gardening in Sand DESCRIPTION:As Head Gardener of the Plant Library at Tom Stuart-Smith’s Serge Hill Project in Hertfordshire\, Millie Souter oversees a living collection of over 1\,500 herbaceous perennials and bulbs. In this talk\, Millie will share her experiences cultivating plants in sandy soils\, focusing on the challenges and successes encountered at Serge Hill. She will provide practical insights into plant selection\, soil management\, and sustainable practices and techniques tailored to sandy environments\, offering valuable guidance for creating resilient\, drought-tolerant gardens. URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/millie-souter-growing-and-gardening-in-sand/ LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/Serge-Hill.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260609T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260609T220000 DTSTAMP:20260621T183204 CREATED:20260522T152801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T153712Z UID:8363-1781035200-1781042400@foxrockgardenclub.com SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:All members are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting which will be followed by the usual tea and coffee! \nSee you there! URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR