Season’s Greetings from the IGPS National Executive Committee
Season’s Greetings from the IGPS National Executive Committee wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and peaceful New Year. IGPS NEC MEMBERS left to right: Claire Mc Nally, Mary Forrest, David Grayson, Rosie Campbell, Andrew Gee, Nichola Monk & Dave Victory.
Job Opportunity at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Co Cork – Deadline 22nd Nov 24
Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland, famous for the Blarney Stone, is seeking a passionate and experienced Craft Gardener to join their team. Over the past 15 years, the 70-acre grounds have transformed into a major visitor attraction, celebrated for their beautifully maintained lawns, herbaceous borders, and diverse garden areas. This role involves the care and […]
Zoom Talk – Parks and Gardens of Dublin by Dr Christy Boylan, 11th Dec 24
On Wednesday the 11th of December at 7:30 – 9:00pm Dr Christy Boylan, presents ‘The Parks and Gardens of Dublin’ At this online talk Dr Christy Boylan will discuss his new book entitled The Parks and Gardens of Dublin, which gives an account of the history and development of over 150 parks and gardens in […]
Talk – Rowallane Through the Ages by Claire McNally, 5th Dec 24
On Thursday the 5th of December at 7:30 – 9:00pm Claire McNally, Head Gardener at Rowallane National Trust Garden presents ‘Rowallane Through the Ages’ at Ballygilbert Presbyterian Church Hall, 376 Belfast Rd, Bangor, BT19 1UH The National Trust Garden at Rowallane, established in the mid-19th century by Reverend John Moore, is a historic estate just […]
Talk – Dave & Jules Hardy on ‘Daffodils in Ireland’, 16th Nov 2024
On Saturday 16th of November at 2:00 – 3:30pm Dave and Jules Hardy will present ‘Daffodils in Ireland‘, a talk on the wonderfully rich tapestry of the history of daffodil breeding across the island of Ireland. National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. D09 VY63 ‘A hobby that got out of hand’ is often the phrase […]
Zoom Talk – Conall O’Caoimh & Nuala Doherty from Ardán Garden on 6th November 2024
Zoom Talk on Wednesday the 6th of November at 19:30 Conall O’Caoimh and Nuala Doherty from Ardán Garden in Howth “Eco-Aesthetic Gardening: Creating Habitats with Soil Life and Beauty” Conall O’Caoimh and Nuala Doherty, are the creators of Ardán Garden in Howth, a half-acre garden composed of a series of spaces designed to generate feeling. […]
Talk – TJ Maher, Tuesday 22 October 2024
7:30 – 9pm, Tuesday 22 October 2024 TJ Maher, accomplished artist, gardener, and author of “Grounded in the Garden – An artist’s guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature” Old Courthouse, Antrim, Market Square, Antrim BT41 4AW This lecture artist, gardener, and author TJ Maher will provide insights into his book “Grounded […]
Plant Sale in Blackrock, Co Dublin on Sun 20th of October
The Leinster Committee of the Irish Garden Plant Society are hosting a plant sale at Guardian Angels Pastoral Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 WF89 from 11am to 1pm on Sunday the 20th of October
Zoom Talk – Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor 16th Sept 2024
Zoom Talk on Monday 16th of September at 19.30pm Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor “Gardening at Gravetye Manor, William Robinson’s Historic Garden” In this talk head gardener Tom Coward will introduce the charismatic Victorian William Robinson and discuss his life and impact on gardening. He will also share with us his experience in renovating his garden at […]
Loughcrew Garden Visit – Report
We were lucky with the weather on Saturday 15 June, when a group of IGPS members from the north and south of Ireland gathered to visit Loughcrew Historic Gardens, near Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Close to the border with Co. Cavan, this area of the Boyne Valley is a truly undiscovered region of rolling hills and […]
Poppy Garden Visit – Report
The Poppy Garden is an acre in size, and full of interesting plants is a garden. It was created less than 20 years old by Ealma Purcell, who started with a ‘green field’ site, a little knowledge and little spare cash. In her desire create something of interest, Ealma discovered how to propagate plants from […]
Ballyedmond Castle Gardens Visit – Report
Members from counties Antrim, Armagh, Cavan, Down and Meath enjoyed a wonderful visit to the extensive gardens of Ballyedmond Castle on a perfect summer’s afternoon on Saturday, June 1st. Our unhurried tour was led by head gardener, Jamie, and his colleague Andrew and started with the dry terrace on the south-facing slope in front of […]
AGM and 5 Garden Visits – Report
On Saturday the 18th May, the IGPS held its AGM at the magnificent Clandeboye Estate, Bangor, Co Down. Following a wonderful garden tour by the head gardener, Fergus Thompson, we visited two gorgeous gardens in Newtownards. The first is owned by Roz and Victor Henry, and the second by Doreen and Ivan […]
Visit to Lavistown House Gardens – 10th August 2024
Lavistown House Gardens Saturday 10th August 2024, 14.00 – 16.30 Lavistown House, Lavistown, Co. Kilkenny. R95E5NH Lavistown is a restored country garden dating from 1810 located close to the River Nore just south of Kilkenny city. It features a reworking of classic garden elements with contemporary features including a gravel garden, an extensive collection of […]
Visit to Tombrick Garden – 13th July 2024
Tombrick Garden Saturday 13th July 2024, 14.00 – 16.30 Tombrick, Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Y21F853 An informal garden with a wide selection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous planting. As trees have matured a woodland area has developed with lovely shade loving plants underplanted. While a normally dry free draining garden there is a small stream […]
Sad Passing of Founding Chair of IGPS
It is with great sadness that members of the Irish Garden Plant Society learned of the death on May 20th in Greece of Dr Charles Nelson. From 1981, when he was the foundation chairman until his untimely death, Charles contributed enormously to our activities, notably about Irish garden plants. His book, A Heritage of Beauty, published […]
Plant Sale at Antrim Castle Gardens on Sat 1st of June
The Northern Committee of the Irish Garden Plant Society are hosting a plant sale at Antrim Castle Gardens from 11am to 2pm on Saturday the 1st June
Two Meath Garden Visits and Lunch – 15th June 2024
Saturday June 15th with morning & afternoon visits 11.00am -13.30pm: Loughcrew Gardens Oldcastle Co. Meath, A82EV62 14.00pm – 16.30pm (with lunch at 14.30pm approx): The Poppy Garden, Milltown, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, A82AP58 Loughcrew Gardens is a Historic landscape garden and sculpture park. Home of Naper family since 17th century. The garden was restored under the ‘Great Gardens of […]
Daffodil named in memory of George Williamson
This beautiful daffodil has recently be named after George Williamson, Park Supervisor at Antrim Castle Gardens, who sadly passed away in 2022 For more than a decade the Society has enjoyed support from Antrim Council and, in particular, the staff and gardeners at Antrim Castle Gardens. In appreciation and as a thank you, an unnamed […]
Visit to Tourin House and Gardens – 8th June
Tourin House, located in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford is home to the Jamesons, of Italianate design, completed in 1841, with gardens that date back to the original dwelling house, Tourin Castle, which was built in 1560. There are about 25 acres of gardens, which include woodland walks, and the broad walk, a fashionable element in Victorian […]
