In Compass #82, John B. Smyth MGLDA provides an in-depth review of this year’s GLDA Seminar. Here’s just a taster…
“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 health to Wendy Allen’s beautifully biodiverse rainscapes, the message was clear: design must meet ecological reality head-on.
Adam Whitbourn’s stewardship of Blarney Castle offered a poetic blend of heritage and sustainability, while Ann-Marie Powell lit up the stage with a bold, plant-led vision for wilder, joyful gardens. Dr Henrik Sjöman closed with clarity and wit, making the case for trees as vital infrastructure in our urban future.
A day rich with ideas, grounded in science, and buoyed by passion – the seminar proved once again that landscape design is not just an art, but a powerful tool for shaping a better, greener world.”
