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SUMMARY:Open Garden: Mairin Dunlea\, Foxrock
DESCRIPTION:Mairin hosts an open day at her garden at 3\, The Birches\, off Torquay Road\, Foxrock. \nDonation at the door in aid of the Capuchin Day Centre. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/open-garden-mairin-dunlea-foxrock/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240805T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
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SUMMARY:Open Garden: Elaine O'Donoghue\, 15 Clonkeen Road
DESCRIPTION:A chance to visit Elaine’s garden at 15 Clonkeen Road\, Deansgrange in aid of the Laura Lynn Foundation. \nTea & Coffee will be available. \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/open-garden-elaine-odonoghue-15-clonkeen-road/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240924T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240924T220000
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SUMMARY:Laura Willgoss\, WiIdegoose Nursery : Creating Beautiful Borders
DESCRIPTION:At Wildegoose Nursery in Shropshire\, Laura and Jack Willgoss specialise in growing choice hardy perennial plants.  Having studied together at RHS Garden Wisley\, they had a dream to find and restore an abandoned walled garden and run a nursery of their own.  Wildegoose\, set in the Shropshire countryside\, is a small independent nursery\, garden and tea rooms within the old redbrick walls of Millichope Park’s former kitchen garden. \nCreated in 2011 to safeguard the Bouts collections of Perennial Violas\, Wildegoose Nursery has gained a reputation for both its violas and an extensive range of wonderful perennials and grasses. Concerned with climate change\, Laura and Jack believe that understanding first hand which plants are coping with stress best is hugely valuable\, as is gorwing plants in an environmentally sustainable way.  95% of their stock is propagated on site from seed\, cuttings and divisions.  Laura will talk about creating vibrant and beautiful borders.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/our-autumn-program-will-be-added-in-late-august/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
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SUMMARY:Helen Picton and Ross Barton - The Picton Garden in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Helen is third generation of Picton’s to run Old Court Nurseries & The Picton Garden in Colwall. Having trained as a Botanist at the University of Reading she has been running the nursery since 2009 with the help of her husband Ross Barbour. Co-Author of the 2014 book ‘The Plant Lovers Guide to Asters’ and author of a number of articles as well\, Asters or Michaelmas daisies are very much her speciality but a love of all plants has been key to the continued growth and success of the nursery and garden. The large collection\, more than 300 varieties\, of snowdrops now plays a key role in the garden and the winter garden aspect has been featured in a number of magazines including January 2023’s issue of The English Garden and February 2024’s issue of the RHS magazine The Garden. Tender succulents are also taking an increasingly important role both on the nursery and in the garden thanks to Ross. \nRoss Barbour trained in horticulture via the traditional journeyman route. Spending a number of years working and attending college in Scotland to gain an HND in Horticulture. Amongst other early jobs he worked in Oregon at the Iseli Conifer Nursery. Later he worked at Berriedale estate and then Drumlanrig Castle for the Duke of Buccleuch. Once Ross moved south of the border to the slightly drier climes of England he took up his first head gardener position in Berkshire\, before taking on the head gardener role at Ragley Hall in Warkwickshire\, home of Lord and Lady Hertford. Ross transformed the garden at Ragley Hall over a period of 16 years before meeting Helen and joining the business at Old Court Nurseries. Here he has not only been able to release his creativity in the 1.5 acre Picton Garden but also his skill as a plantsman with much propagation work on Snowdrops and tender succulents. \n \nA little background for the nursery and garden: \nOld Court Nurseries was founded in 1906 by Ernest Ballard as the home for his Michaelmas daisy breeding programme. The Picton family became involved in 1947 when Percy Picton joined as nursery manager\, later buying the business and continuing Ernest Ballard’s work with his son Paul Picton. Over the years the range of plants expanded including alpines\, bulbs\, unusual trees and shrubs as well as the ever present Michaelmas daisies. In the early 1980’s Paul married Meriel and together they founded the National Plant Collection of autumn flowering asters and related genre (aka Michaelmas daisies). It was also at this point the garden was laid out to be a feature for visitors as well as stock beds. Helen and Ross are carrying on this important plant heritage and continuing to develop the garden and range of plants that can be found at Old Court Nurseries and the Picton Garden. \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/helen-picton-and-ross-barton-old-court-nursery/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241126T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20240826T160546Z
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SUMMARY:Derry Watkins\, Special Plants Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Derry is author of two books on greenhouse gardening and has introduced many plants from her plant collecting trips to South Africa and elsewhere. The result is a collection of unusual plants from all over the world\,  including an amazing range of hardy herbaceous and rockery plants as well as many tender perennials for terrace and conservatory. \nSpecial Plants is a garden\, nursery and online seed shop run by Derry Watkins near Bath in Southwest England. The site was purchased in 1996 as a derelict barn surrounded by muddy fields\, and has since been converted into a thriving garden\, home and business. \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/derry-watkins-special-plants-nursery/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20240826T160714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T164642Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal floral displays and social evening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/seasonal-floral-displays-and-social-evening/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250116T175455Z
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SUMMARY:"Growing and arranging flowers seasonally and sustainably" - Fionnuala Fallon
DESCRIPTION:Fionnuala Fallon is a trained horticulturist\, gardening correspondent for The Irish Times\, author and flower farmer. With her photographer husband\, Richard Johnston\, she grows a very wide range of seasonal\, sustainably-produced cut-flowers on her flower farm in a Victorian walled garden in west Wicklow.  She uses her flowers to create bouquets and arrangements for private customers\, restaurants\, events\, weddings and for TV and films. \nFionnuala is particularly interested in the impact of climate change on gardening and what that means for sustainable planting and the growing of seasonal\, sustainably-produced Irish cut flowers. \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/the-cut-flower-garden-fionanuala-fallon/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250225T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250116T180232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T100906Z
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SUMMARY:"Dynamic planting - combining plants\, materials and place" - Mathew Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Wilson is an award-winning garden and landscape designer\, writer\, radio & television broadcaster and lecturer.  He has extensive garden design experience having worked on a wealth of projects – from small urban gardens to master planning country estates.  Since setting up the practice in 2016\, Matthew has designed many gardens and landscapes for private and commercial clients\, from London courtyards to country estates and hotels. \n\n\n\n\nMatthew sums up the practice ethos:  “Every project is unique and requires an individual response\, to ensure that client needs are met\, but also to fulfil the full potential of a site.  This encompasses aspects such as the practical needs of the client\, maximising the potential of the garden setting\, respecting the local vernacular and utilising innovative approaches to outdoor living to ensure the finished garden delivers not just useability but also the maximum amount of pleasure.  We believe that gardens should always be joyful.” \nEnvironmental considerations are at the heart of Matthew’s vision; from the re-use or ‘upcycling’ of materials and waste reduction\, to following the credo of ‘right plant for the right place’ to reduce the need for interventions such as irrigation.  For all the joy gardens can bring humans\, they can and should always benefit biodiversity and the planet.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/garden-design-mathew-wilson/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250325T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250325T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250116T180915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T101213Z
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SUMMARY:"Leaf Lust" - Conrad McCormick
DESCRIPTION:Conrad is a garden designer\, freelance garden journalist and environmentalist. He has appeared on the television and regularly contributes to BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners Corner programme. He has a passion for unusual and exotic plants which he grows in his suburban North Antrim garden.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/spilling-the-beans-conrad-mccormick/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250422T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250117T134850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T100820Z
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SUMMARY:"Spring has sprung!" - Nigel Hopes
DESCRIPTION:Nigel Hopes\, the Head Gardener for John Massey in his private garden at Ashwood Nurseries in the West Midlands\, brings a wealth of experience and gardening knowledge.  His background includes work experience at Ashwood\, studies at Birmingham Botanical Gardens\, and placements at RHS Garden Wisley\, as well as a plant hunting trip in South Africa. \nNigel will guide us through the essentials of spring gardening.  He will share expert tips on planting\, nurturing\, and maintaining a vibrant landscape that transitions into summer.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/a-year-in-johns-garden-nigel-hopes/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250527T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250117T140112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T115139Z
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SUMMARY:"Caher Bridge revisited" - Carl Wright
DESCRIPTION: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 and blurring the lines with the local landscape. \nThe garden showcases many unusual plants including large collections of snowdrops and daffodils\, hostas\, daylillies\, crocosmia\, and woodland plants and ferns. It has been featured in the Irish Times\, Irish Garden Magazone\, and is included in “The 100 best gardens in Ireland”.  Carl describes his garden as an “all-absorbing passion”. \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/caher-bridge-revistied-carl-wright/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250117T140822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T141616Z
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SUMMARY:AGM & Social Evening
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URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/agm-social-evening/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250819T100215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T103840Z
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SUMMARY:Andy McIndoe: The Creative Shrub Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 development of the Company’s chain of garden centres and for 25 consecutive Gold Medal winning exhibits at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. \nAndy was awarded the prestigious Veitch Memorial Medal (one of the highest accolades in the world of horticulture) by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2017 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the science and practice of horticulture.  Two of his books in particular relate to the topic he will discuss with us: ‘The Creative Shrub Garden’ (2014) and its sequel ‘Shrubs: discover the perfect plant for every place in your garden’ (2019). \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/the-creative-shrub-garden/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251028T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250819T103803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T105130Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Smyth: The story of Angela Jupe and RHSI Bellefield
DESCRIPTION: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 bog area carefully managed for biodiversity\, and a plantation of native trees. Bellefield also holds one of the finest collections of snowdrops in Ireland\, both named varieties and naturalised drifts. \n\nPaul Smyth graduated from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2015 with a BSc in Horticulture. He worked as chief propagator in Crug Farm\, the internationally renowned nursery in North Wales\, for 3 years. His work at Crug brought him to Vietnam on plant hunting expeditions and he has helped create award winning nursery displays at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He has also recently co-authored ‘Gardening Together’ with Diarmuid Gavin.\nHe was mentored by Angela\, herself a visionary thinker\, designer\, plantswoman\, architect\, and collector. Drawing on this legacy\, he will share his experience of caring for and continuing to develop this beautiful exceptional garden.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/paul-smyth-the-story-of-angela-jupe-and-rhsi-bellefield/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250819T105026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T105058Z
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SUMMARY:Karl Flynn: The evolution of Medina Garden
DESCRIPTION: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\, enabling an impressive array of unusual trees and shrubs to flourish.  Set on a third of an acre\, the garden unfolds through a series of distinct compartments\, including a tranquil Japanese-inspired space\, a shaded woodland corner\, a reflective water feature\, inviting patio areas\, and richly planted mixed borders. Despite its modest size\, Medina feels like a tropical oasis: lush with bold foliage\, textural contrasts\, and unexpected combinations. Gravel paths\, stepping stones\, and water elements weave the spaces together\, creating a sense of discovery at every turn.\nKarl\, a distinguished horticulturist\, will offer both a visual and narrative exploration of garden design\, focusing on the ways in which gardens reflect historical and cultural change.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/karl-flynn-the-evolution-of-medina-garden/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20250819T105240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T105833Z
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SUMMARY:Sharon O'Sullivan: Arranging flowers for Christmas and Social Evening
DESCRIPTION:Sharon is a well-known floral demonstrator\, teacher and judge.  She will show us how to create arrangements for the festive season! \nArrangements will be raffled after the event which will be followed by Christmas drinks. \nPlease note the earlier start time for this event. \n 
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/sharon-osullivan-arranging-flowers-for-christmas/
LOCATION:Co Dublin
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260127T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20251202T204244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T141926Z
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SUMMARY:Dean Charlton: The Journey of Hootens Walled Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Dean Charlton and his Dad \nAfter 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 near Rotherham\, launching Hooton’s Walled Nursery as a new hub for horticultural excellence in the region.\n\nIn this talk\, Dean shares this story – from inspiration and restoration of the garden to cultivating a family‑run nursery rooted in both tradition and creativity. He’ll reflect on the gardens and nurseries that shaped their vision\, the art that informs his planting ethos\, and how passion\, generosity\, and community underpin his work.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/dean-charlton-the-journey-of-hootens-walled-nursery/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260224T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20251202T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T151439Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260324T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
CREATED:20251202T204626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T152252Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212823
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SUMMARY:Jimi Blake: The Woodland Garden
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. 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 of Hunting Brook’s woodland garden\, home to over 180 snowdrop varieties\, 80 Epimediums\, and countless other shade-loving plants. Jimi will discuss his journey from early gardening days to creating this dynamic landscape\, offering insights into plant selection\, and the profound connection between gardens and well-being.
URL:https://foxrockgardenclub.com/event/jimi-blake-the-woodland-garden/
LOCATION:Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Foxrock Church Pastoral Centre\, Dublin\, Co Dublin\, 18\, Ireland
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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
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