What’s On

Something to stimulate both the novice and experienced gardener.

  • 31 May 2026

    Inner Lives – Exhibition at Kilgraney House and Gardens

    Date: 31 May 2026

    Location:

    Come and enjoy the most recent range of figurative sculptures by one of the owners of Kilgraney House, Martin Marley.

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  • 21 Jun 2026

    The Maze of Ireland – Rathwood

    Date: 21 Jun 2026

    Location: Rath Wood Forest

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  • 21 Jun 2026

    Weekend Train Package

    Date: 21 Jun 2026

    Location: Rath Wood Forest

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  • 25 Jun 2026

    Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens

    Date: 25 Jun 2026

    Location:

    Enjoy a free tour of fabulous tree collection in Altamont Gardens accompanied by one of their knowledgeable local guides.

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  • 07 Jul 2026

    Corona North Week 2026

    Date: 07 Jul 2026

    Location:

    A week of guided tours and talks commemorating Corona North, the passionate plants person and visionary founder of Altamont Gardens.  

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  • 15 Jul 2026

    Mid-Summer Trad at Altamont Gardens

    Date: 15 Jul 2026

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    Altamont’s successful Traditional Sessions are back in the walled garden on two dates this summer, Wednesday 15th July & Wednesday 12th August.

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  • 25 Jul 2026

    Carlow Garden Festival 2026

    Date: 25 Jul 2026

    Location:

    The Carlow Garden Festival showcases Carlow’s outstanding collection of gardens, from historic estates to modern landscaped marvels, garden centres and forest parks all brimming with seasonal beauty. With workshops, guided tours and demonstrations, the festival offers practical tips and inspiration for gardeners of all levels.

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  • 25 Jul 2026

    Fiann Ó Nualláin – Plants, Place and Wellbeing along the River Barrow

    Date: 25 Jul 2026

    Time:

    2:00 pm

    Location: Leighlinbridge – The Garden Village

    Join us for a delightful walk and talk along the picturesque Barrow Way in Leighlinbridge as part of the Carlow Garden Festival. Led by Fiann Ó Nualláin, this leisurely stroll encourages take a close up look to explore the wealth of herbs, plants and natural ingredients along the serene banks of the River Barrow.

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  • 25 Jul 2026

    Keeping It Country – The James and Joe Garden Show at Arboretum

    Date: 25 Jul 2026

    Time:

    7:30 pm

    – 9:30 pm

    Location: Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven

    Join two of the most engaging voices in UK horticulture, Joe Swift and James Alexander-Sinclair, for a lively and insightful conversation on garden design and creativity.

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  • 26 Jul 2026

    Lessons from Nature with Colm O’Driscoll

    Date: 26 Jul 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    Location: An Gairdín Beo Community Garden

    Set within the naturally rich and sustainably managed space of An Gairdín Beo in the centre of Carlow Town, this talk by Colm O’Driscoll invites gardeners to rethink how they…

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  • 26 Jul 2026

    Painting with Plants by Chris Beardshaw

    Date: 26 Jul 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    – 5:00 pm

    Location: Duckett’s Grove Historic House and Walled Gardens

    In this inspiring and richly illustrated talk, award-winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw explores the evolution of the English garden style, with a particular focus on the iconic herbaceous border. Tracing its development from early formal planting schemes to the more naturalistic and expressive designs of today, Chris highlights the influential figures who shaped this essentially British approach to gardening. He reveals the principles behind plant selection, colour harmony, structure and seasonal interest, offering practical insights into how great borders are composed.

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  • 27 Jul 2026

    Gravetye Manor: Bringing William Robinson’s Wild Garden into the Modern Age

    Date: 27 Jul 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    Location: Huntington Castle and Gardens

    Head Gardener Tom Coward gives us an insight into the running of Gravetye Manor, renowned as one of Britain’s most iconic garden properties. Gravetye Manor was the home place of internationally renowned gardener William Robertson who was the inspiration behind many of Ireland’s best known gardens including those at Altamont.

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  • 27 Jul 2026

    Creative Plant Combinations Through the Seasons in Hunting Brook Gardens

    Date: 27 Jul 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    Location: Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre

    Throughout the talk, Jimi draws on his extensive experience to highlight ideas that can be adapted to gardens of all sizes — from selecting plants that perform well together to creating seasonal impact and maintaining a sense of balance within a border. His relaxed and engaging style, combined with his deep knowledge of plants, makes this an enjoyable and accessible session for anyone looking to enhance their own garden.

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  • 28 Jul 2026

    Gardens Along The Gulf Stream by John Anderson

    Date: 28 Jul 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    Location: Altamont Gardens

    John will take audiences on a journey through the extraordinary gardens he has managed, from the intimate charm of Mount Usher in County Wicklow to the dramatic, sub-tropical oasis of Inverewe in northwest Scotland. He will also delve into the woodland splendour of Exbury, home to the Rothschild rhododendron collection, and share experiences from the renowned Savill and Valley Gardens in Berkshire.

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  • 28 Jul 2026

    It’s Never Too Late with Oliver Schurmann

    Date: 28 Jul 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    Location: Hardymount Gardens

    Set in the charming surrounds of Hardymount Gardens, It’s Never Too Late by Oliver Schurmann is a thoughtful and inspiring talk that reflects on change, renewal and the evolving journey of a life in plants.

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  • 29 Jul 2026

    Arit Anderson: Designing with Plants: Why They Should Always Be the Star of the Garden

    Date: 29 Jul 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    Location: Borris House and Gardens

    An exploration of case studies of the restorative and healing nature of gardens.

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  • 29 Jul 2026

    Nature’s Pharmacy, Healing Herbs with Helen Begadon

    Date: 29 Jul 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    Location: Kilgraney House and Herb Gardens

    Helen Begadon is one of Ireland’s most respected herbal medicine educators and practitioners, with more than four decades of experience in the field of natural health and plant-based medicine. She is the founder of The Irish School of Herbal Medicine and serves as Director of Core College, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, where she has helped train generations of herbal practitioners. Two session are available on the day to book – at 3pm and 5.30pm.

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  • 30 Jul 2026

    BOTANICAL IMPRESSIONS

    Date: 30 Jul 2026

    Time:

    10:00 am

    – 1:00 pm

    Location: Kilgraney House and Herb Gardens

    Exploring Plants Through Print, Pigment and Light. A Creative Exploration of the Plants, Herbs and Flowers of Kilgraney House & Herb Gardens. All materials provided. No previous experience necessary.

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  • 30 Jul 2026

    Reinventing the Shrubbery – Some Thoughts

    Date: 30 Jul 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    Location: Burtown House & Gardens

    Rediscover the beauty of slowing down in the garden with Daphne Shackleton’s inspiring talk, Reinventing the Shrubbery – Some Thoughts. Once a traditional feature of every Irish garden, shrubberies often became forgotten corners dominated by dense evergreen planting. Daphne explores how these spaces can now be reimagined as vibrant havens filled with colour, texture and scent.

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  • 30 Jul 2026

    Wild by Design: Planting Inspired by Nature with Noel Kingsbury

    Date: 30 Jul 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    Location: Shankill Castle and Gardens

    Noel Kingsbury will share insights from his extensive and very influential body of work, including his books on planting design and ecology, alongside his continuing research into plant growth habits. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how to design plantings that are dynamic, ecologically rich and beautiful throughout the seasons.

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  • 30 Jul 2026

    A Tale of a Country Garden Reimagined by Arthur Shackleton

    Date: 30 Jul 2026

    Time:

    6:00 pm

    Location:

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  • 31 Jul 2026

    West Dean Gardens: A Virtual Tour of Managing a Large Garden

    Date: 31 Jul 2026

    Time:

    11:30 am

    Location: Altamont Plants and the Walled Gardens

    In this engaging talk, Tom will guide audiences through the many distinct areas of the gardens, sharing the history, design principles and horticultural practices that make West Dean such a unique and thriving location. From managing extensive herbaceous borders and formal gardens to maintaining glasshouses, orchards and woodland areas, Tom offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of caring for a public garden throughout the seasons.

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  • 31 Jul 2026

    The Vanishing Garden – A Plantsman’s Pick of Good Garden Plants with Jack Aldridge

    Date: 31 Jul 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    – 4:30 pm

    Location: Altamont Plants and the Walled Gardens

    In this engaging and thought-provoking talk, renowned plantsman Jack Aldridge shines a spotlight on some overlooked garden treasures and explains why they deserve a place in today’s gardens. Drawing on his horticultural experience, including his work at the world-famous RHS Garden Wisley, Jack will share his personal selection of reliable, beautiful and hard-working plants that have stood the test of time. From long-forgotten perennials and underappreciated shrubs to outstanding plants that offer exceptional colour, structure and seasonal interest, this is a celebration of the plants that gardeners should not allow to vanish.

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  • 31 Jul 2026

    Biodiversity Walk and Talk with Éanna Ní Lamnha

    Date: 31 Jul 2026

    Time:

    6:00 pm

    Location: Ballon Tree Trail

    More than just a walk, this event is an invitation to connect with nature and gain a deeper appreciation of ancient Irish trees.

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  • 01 Aug 2026

    Plantaholic’s Paradise by Helen Picton

    Date: 01 Aug 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    – 12:30 pm

    Location: Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre

    What happens when a lifelong passion for plants becomes an obsession? In this entertaining and inspiring talk, renowned plantswoman Helen Picton invites fellow garden enthusiasts into a world where one plant is never enough! and every new discovery simply creates room for another. A self-confessed plantaholic, Helen will share her personal journey through a lifetime of collecting, growing and celebrating plants. Drawing on her experience at the acclaimed Old Court Nurseries and Picton Garden in Worcestershire, she will reveal some of the plants that have captured her imagination over the years, from reliable garden performers to rare treasures and irresistible new introductions.

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  • 01 Aug 2026

    Designing with Plants by Bunny Guinness

    Date: 01 Aug 2026

    Time:

    3:00 pm

    Location: Huntington Castle and Gardens

    Packed with practical tips, tricks and professional know-how, this inspiring talk will encourage visitors to see planting in a fresh and creative way while enjoying a relaxed and enjoyable festival experience in one of Carlow’s most picturesque settings.

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  • 02 Aug 2026

    Mary Keenan at Barrow Experience Gardens

    Date: 02 Aug 2026

    Time:

    11:00 am

    Location: Barrow Experience Gardens at BEAM

    Join renowned horticulturist Mary Keenan for an inspiring workshop focused on the art of creating fragrant gardens that awaken the senses and elevate the experience of outdoor spaces. With over…

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  • 17 Aug 2026

    Bat Walk at Altamont Gardens 2026

    Date: 17 Aug 2026

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    Enjoy an evening exploring bats in the beautiful setting of Altamont Gardens. Check the Altamont Gardens facebook page a little closer to the date for a full list of activities. 

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  • 21 Aug 2026

    Audio Garden Festival 2026

    Date: 21 Aug 2026

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    Audio Garden is returning in 2026 for another weekend of top-quality underground and electronic music. Can you hear the Garden calling? 

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Romancing the Rose. Growing & Caring for Roses with Dominica McKevitt

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