Robert O’Byrne – Ireland’s Historic Gardens: A bird’s eye view 1600 to 1900
Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre, Dublin, Co Dublin, IrelandRobert O’Byrne has a passionate interest in Ireland’s architectural and horticultural heritage and has written extensively about both. During 2021/22 he curated two exhibitions examining the history and evolution of Irish country house gardens, including walled gardens, across three centuries. He has also presented a two part television series on the same subject on RTE [...]
Conall O’Caoimh of Ardán Garden
Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre, Dublin, Co Dublin, IrelandArdán 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 [...]
Oliver Schurmann, garden designer and owner of Mount Venus Nursery
Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre, Dublin, Co Dublin, IrelandMount 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 [...]
June Blake: Making magic in my garden
Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre, Dublin, Co Dublin, IrelandKnown 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 [...]
2023 Annual General Meeting
Zoom Dial-in details have been sent to members by emailOur AGM is being held virtually on Tuesday, 6th June 2023. Full details and an agenda have been sent by email to all members.
Gardens of Waterford
A three-day visit for our members to the Gardens of the South East including Dromana, Mount Congreve and the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Garden. Full details, including accommodation, cost and how to book are outlined in an email sent to all members.
A Secret Garden Visit
You won't want to miss this visit which will bring you to a large and exciting private garden in South County Dublin. A €10 charge applies; places are limited and strictly for members only. Members will receive details by email - and bookings will be taken on the basis outlined there.
Visit to Linda Murphy’s Garden
Those of you who enjoyed Linda's excellent talk during the year will be delighted to hear that the Club will visit her garden on Saturday, 19th August at 11.00 am. Linda Murphy is a keen gardener with an arts background who, having completed a Masters in Landscape Architecture at UCD in 2000, joined the staff [...]
Dave Hardy, Esker Farm Daffodils: A year on the farm
Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre, Dublin, Co Dublin, IrelandDave is an award-winning daffodil grower running Esker Farms with his partner Jules in Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Dave has a degree in Horticulture, previously he was a teacher for 16 years. He started growing daffodils in autumn 2011 and has competed in daffodil shows around the world and won many awards. He will take [...]
Billy Alexander, Kells Bay Gardens: “Plant Travels to Robinson Crusoe Island and South America”
Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre, Dublin, Co Dublin, IrelandFresh from his prestigious gold medal win at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Billy has already been acclaimed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for his rare and exotic fern displays. His gardens at Kells Bay Gardens are home to one of the largest private collections of exotic tree ferns growing naturally in the microclimate [...]