RHSI Bellefield Garden, once the home of architect and garden designer Angela Jupe, was gifted to the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland upon her death in 2021. Her vision was for it to become a centre for practical garden learning and experimentation. Located in...
In early July, the GLDA organised a visit for members to the outstanding Patthana Garden in Co. Wicklow where they were treated to both horticultural and culinary delights by the hosts and garden owners TJ Maher and Simon Kirby. Patthana, which means an awareness in...
Eileen Sung (GLDA student member) and Paul Boyce (friend of the GLDA), collaborating as studio 2-TATAMI, received praise for their Japanese-inspired show garden ORIENTAL FUSION TSUBO-NIWA at this summer’s Garden Show Ireland in Co. Antrim. Both are volunteers at the...
Anna Campbell is an award winning Irish sculptor, born in Newry, County Down in the North of Ireland. Her most impressive piece to date is her large scale ‘Goshawk’ sculpture unveiled in 2023. Made from 100% hot cast bronze, its scale is impressive measuring 2.4...
Topics covered: the composting process; soil science; storm water drainage system engineered soil; manufactured soils to aid drainage for green roofs; rain gardens; bioretention gardens, and tree soils (to include case studies); plus Q&A When: 17th April...
To enter simply answer the following question: In Compass #81, who is quoted as saying on Knepp Walled Garden’s new planting:‘Native species will be allowed to co-exist with the introduced plants, so it will become a pan-global knees-up, not a horticultural exclusion...
Visit the stunning Patthana Garden on a guided tour with owner TJ Maher — an artist who paints with flowers in vibrant and beautifully composed planting combinations. His infectious passion, creativity, and warmth bring the garden to life in a way that’s both...
Learn to capture landscapes and garden designs like a pro using just your smartphone. Vincent will guide the group through the gardens, sharing expert tips on lighting, composition, and simple editing tricks to make your project photos stand out on social media....
“Every year Jimi Blake of Hunting Brook Gardens leads a few garden tours overseas. They’re fun, sociable and thought-provoking. In September 2024, Jimi took us to see the walled garden at Knepp Castle in Surrey. Designed by Tom Stuart-Smith for out-on-the-edge...
“The GLDA Seminar 2025 in Dublin was a masterclass in design with depth. Centred on the theme of resilience, it brought together a dynamic cast of speakers who inspired, challenged, and charmed the packed hall. From Charlotte Hitchmough’s sobering insights on river...
