26 Jul 2025
The Bountiful River Barrow – A Foraging Adventure
Date: 26 Jul 2025
Time:
2:00 pm
Location: Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village
Experience the magic of the River Barrow with a foraging walk led by Mary White of Blackstairs Eco Trails, one of Ireland’s leading foraging experts.
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26 Jul 2025
Evening Meal At Rachel’s Garden Café
Date: 26 Jul 2025
Time:
5:00 pm
– 7:00 pm
Location: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven
Enjoy two course buffet meal with tea/coffee in Rachel’s Garden Choice of three main courses and choice from the dessert counter.
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26 Jul 2025
From The Rugby Grounds of the Aviva to Garden Beds
Date: 26 Jul 2025
Time:
7:30 pm
Location: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven
One of the must-see events of the 2025 Carlow Garden Festival, this lively conversation brings together BBC Gardeners’ World favourite Adam Frost and Ireland rugby star Peter O’Mahony, revealing another passion of this great Munster and Ireland legend —gardening.
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27 Jul 2025
Gardening Naturally with June Blake
Date: 27 Jul 2025
Time:
11:00 am
Location: An Gairdín Beo Community Garden
Renowned plantswoman June Blake brings her unique insights to this year’s Carlow Garden Festival with a special workshop entitled Gardening Naturally, hosted at the community-driven An Gairdín Beo. Known for her innovative and organic approach to gardening at her celebrated garden in County Wicklow, June will share practical and philosophical perspectives on working in harmony with nature.
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28 Jul 2025
The Tree Hunters – How the Cult of the Arboretum Transformed our Landscape
Date: 28 Jul 2025
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Huntington Castle and Gardens
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Huntington Castle, an estate renowned for its collection of champion and heritage trees, this talk will explore the remarkable individuals whose passion for trees reshaped our landscapes and our imaginations.
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28 Jul 2025
Creating a Sustainable Perennial Cut-Flower Garden with Fionnuala Fallon
Date: 28 Jul 2025
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre
Join Fionnuala Fallon – gardener, author, and Irish Times gardening columnist – for an engaging and practical workshop focused on creating your own sustainable perennial cut-flower garden. Designed for both beginners and experienced growers, this session explores how to cultivate a beautiful, long-lasting flower garden that’s in harmony with nature.
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29 Jul 2025
The History of the Phoenix Park 1880–1980: A Talk by Dr John McCullen at Altamont Gardens
Date: 29 Jul 2025
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Altamont Gardens
Esteemed historian and former Chief Park Superintendent John McCullen brings insightful exploration of the Phoenix Park’s evolution from 1880 to 1980. Building upon his acclaimed 2009 publication, An Illustrated History of the Phoenix Park: Landscape and Management to 1880, this talk delves into a century marked by significant transformations within one of Europe’s largest urban parks.
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29 Jul 2025
Roots and Rhythms: The Heritage and Revival of Danesmoate Gardens
Date: 29 Jul 2025
Time:
3:00 pm
Location: Hardymount Gardens
This talk will delve into the evolution of Danesmoate Gardens, highlighting the visionaries—from the Southwells to Adam Clayton and the team—whose efforts have shaped its legacy. This talk explores the architectural and horticultural developments that have transformed the estate into the sanctuary of natural beauty it is today.
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31 Jul 2025
My Journey to 19 RHS Chelsea Medals with Sarah Eberle
Date: 31 Jul 2025
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Borris House and Gardens
With an extraordinary record of 19 RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medals to her name, Sarah shares the story of her remarkable journey through the world’s most prestigious gardening event.
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01 Aug 2025
From The Back Garden to Gold Medals
Date: 01 Aug 2025
Time:
11:00 am
Location: Altamont Plant Sales and the Walled Gardens
This engaging session offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world horticulture, from nurturing perennials to preparing award-winning displays for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
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