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 […]
Primula ‘Joe’s Gift’
Primula ‘Joe’s Gift’ A new primrose cultivar bred by the late Joe Kennedy and introduced by Maeve Bell Read the full description and details by clicking here – Primula ‘Joe’s Gift’
Visits to Kockanree and Kilmacurragh – Saturday 18th April
Two Garden Visits in Co. Wicklow Saturday 18th April Knockanree Garden 11.00am -12.30pm Knockanree Garden, Avoca, Co Wicklow, Y14DY89 National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh 2.30pm – 4.00 pm National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow A67 YR12 First – Knockanree Garden Stephen Rooney and Nadiya Nottingham purchased Knockanree garden when they moved from New York in […]
Visit to Mount Congreve – Saturday 11th April at 11am
Mount Congreve Garden Visit Saturday 11th of April 11.00am to 2.00pm Mount Congreve, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, X91 PX05 Mount Congreve House and Gardens is situated in Kilmeaden Co. Waterford and was home to six generations of Congreves. The house was built in 1760 by the renowned architect, John Roberts. Mount Congreve was left in […]
IGPS Munster Plant Sale: Saturday 28th of March 2026 – 12 noon to 3pm
Munster Plant Sale Saturday 28th of March 12 noon to 3pm Lismore Castle & Gardens, Lismore, Co. Waterford, P51 EY68 The IGPS Munster Regional Committee will be hosting a plant sale with a selection of unusual and rare plants for sale, as well as the more common varieties. The plant sale will take place in […]
Lecture at NBG Glasnevin: Raw gardening: working with nature in your garden, with Vick Ind. Saturday 21st of March 2026
Raw gardening: working with nature in your garden with Vick Ind Saturday 21st of March from 11.30am to 1.00pm National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin D09 VY63 Vick Ind is a freelance horticulturist, owner of the Individual Plants Nursery and IGPS Seed Exchange Coordinator. Previously she was Ornamental Gardens Supervisor in Lismore Castle and was a […]
Lecture at NBG Glasnevin: Roots and Rhythms: The Heritage and Revival of Danesmoate Gardens with Darragh Stone. Saturday 28th of February 2026
Roots and Rhythms: The Heritage and Revival of Danesmoate Gardens with Darragh Stone Saturday 28th of February from 11.15am to 12.45pm National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin D09 VY63 Danesmoate nestles in the Little Dargle river valley, Dublin and boasts a rich history spanning over two centuries. Celebrated for its diverse plantings, including an impressive collection […]
IGPS Online Talk – Dr Mark Johnston – 12th February 2026 – ‘Giant Trees of America’s Pacific Coast, Australia and New Zealand’
Dr Mark Johnston – Giant Trees of America’s Pacific Coast, Australia and New Zealand Thursday 12th of February 2026 at 7.30pm (online) Dr Mark Johnston is an independent scholar of arboriculture, landscape and urban forestry with over fifty years’ experience in the ‘tree world.’ Recognised as a pioneer in the development of urban forestry internationally, […]
Visit to RHSI Bellefield – 6th February 2026
Visit to RHSI Bellefield at snowdrop time Friday 6th of February from 11.30am to 1.00pm RHSI Bellefield House and Gardens, Shinrone, Co. Offaly R42 NW82 Following a recent talk by Bellefield’s head gardener, Paul Smyth in the National Botanic Gardens, the Leinster Region have organised a visit to garden to see Angela Jupe’s collection of […]
IGPS Online Talk – Neil Porteous – 22nd January 2026
‘Five years of garden consultancy in Ireland’ Thursday 22nd of January from 7.30pm – 9.00pm Neil Porteous – Zoom Lecture Neil Porteous is an historic gardens consultant and eminent plantsman. He was formerly the Head Gardener at Mount Stewart and the National Trust’s Gardens Advisor for Northern Ireland. Neil will talk about his experiences of […]
Lecture at NBG Glasnevin – The Story of RHSI Bellefield: Snowdrops and more – Paul Smyth – Saturday 17th January 2026
The Story of RHSI Bellefield: Snowdrops and more with Paul Smyth Saturday 17th of January from 11.30am to 1.00pm National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin D09 VY63 In this talk Paul will celebrate the life of Angela Jupe, her achievements in Bellefield and her extraordinary bequest to the RHSI, its exciting developments to date as well […]
Lecture at NBG Glasnevin: Creating a Dry Garden – Paul & Sharron Cutler – Saturday 8th November 2025
Hanging Up the Hosepipe: Creating a Dry Garden with Paul and Sharron Cutler Saturday 8th of November from 11.30am to 1.00pm National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin D09 VY63 Have you ever thought of creating a Dry Garden or struggled with drought conditions, especially this year? Watering the whole garden is impractical, so how do we […]
