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 [...]

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 [...]