Lecture at NBG Glasnevin: The Last Hoorah: late-season blooms and textures with Hester Forde Saturday 26th of September 2026 11.00 to 13.00
Join Hester as she unveils her favourite perennials, shrubs and trees for autumn, highlighting why they reign supreme in the late-season border. Hester Forde is a writer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of plants and is the owner of Coosheen near Cork, a garden regularly open to visitors.
Visit to Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens Sunday 13th of September 2026 10.30 to 12.00
Due to a favourable climate rare plants flourish here. Explore these noteworthy, historic gardens laid out by James Hugh Smith-Barry in the nineteenth century. Discover the Arboretum, exquisite rose collections, extensive herbaceous borders and an Italianate sunken garden with an orangery Entry is free to the gardens. House tour €8, Parking €3.
Visit to Kilgar Gardens Saturday 22nd of August 2026 11.00 to 13.00
A mature, serene, settled garden yet one open to innovation, Kilgar now extends to 1.2 hectares, including tearooms and outdoor seating areas. All types of roses, including Irish cultivars. Level paths. Plant sales. Members €17, guests €20. Refreshments included. Eventbrite booking from 27th of July.
Visit to Pogue’s Entry Garden, IHP plant sale and Antrim Castle Gardens Friday 17th of July 2026
Owned by Antrim County Council but maintained by IGPS volunteers, this garden has significant literary associations. The garden contains lrish cultivars and plants associated with Ireland. A central lawn is perfect for rugs and chairs and members are invited to bring a picnic lunch. Tea and light refreshments together with a small plant sale of […]
Visit to Caledon House Garden & Grounds Saturday 27th of June 2026
A fine garden with formal terraces, lawns and a walled garden containing an orchard, yew planting and glass house range. The pinetum contains significant specimens. The tour will be led by the Estate Manager and the Head Gardener. Members £10, guests £15. Proceeds to Charity. Booking via Eventbrite
Visit to Patthana Garden Saturday 20th of June 2026 12.30 to 15.30
Pattana and its owner TJ Maher, with international acclaim, hardly needs introduction. This is an artist’s garden and will provide inspiration be it for borders, pots, plant combinations or for creating an oasis of calm for the soul. Our day will start with a guided tour of the garden by TJ, followed by lunch. Afterwards […]
Visit to Annes Grove Gardens Saturday 13th of June 2026 11.00 to 13.00
Annes Grove Gardens is situated near Castletownroche Co. Cork. The gardens were designed and established by Richard Grove Annesley in the early 20th century in a ‘Robinsonian’ style that combines native and exotic plants in a naturalised setting. During this visit members will have a guided tour starting from the main house through the Edwardian walled garden with […]
Visit to Yew Cottage Garden Saturday 6th of June 14.00 to 16.30
A guided tour with Phill Stewart of Yew Cottage Garden. With expansive views, this rural garden is created around a fine old yew tree and maturing oaks. Borders, water feature, tunnel, gravel areas and rich planting are all underpinned by sustainability and a no chemical, no dig approach. Phill is a trained horticulturist with an […]
IGPS AGM 16th & 17th of May 2026
This year the AGM is being hosted by the Northern Committee over the weekend of 16th/17th May 2026 in County Down and based at the Burrendale Hotel in Newcastle. Delegates are asked to make their own accommodation arrangements. The meeting will take place on Saturday morning at 10.00am. Preceded by registration from 9.00 am and […]
