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At RHSI, we're more than just a gardening community; we're a gathering of kindred spirits who share a deep love for the Earth, a passion for plants, and a commitment to sustainable gardening. Our hands may be mucky, but our hearts are forever green.
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RHSI Bellefield

As well as a house and cottages, the grounds include a 2 acre walled garden with a noted collection of perennial plants and rare bulbs, pasture, forestry, a bog area managed for biodiversity and a plantation of native trees.
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RHSI Russborough

There are plants for sale and, in season, garden produce. Visitors are most welcome as are new volunteers. The garden is managed entirely on a voluntary basis.
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Partner Gardens

The RHSI Partner Garden Scheme consists of 60 varying sized, prestigious gardens throughout the island of Ireland. We are immensely grateful to the Partner Garden owners for their generosity.
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News

May 29, 2025

News from RHSI Walled Garden

In Ulysses,  James Joyce talks about the “ineluctable modality of the visible”, highlighting  how we...

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May 29, 2025

Notes from Bellefield

t's not often we welcome rain but this weeks heavy rain came just in time. The garden had started to...

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May 29, 2025

Scotland Tour

Well, what a trip that was! Our tour of the gardens of Dumfries, Galloway & Ayr was nothing shor...

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Events

Step into the beauty of RHSI Bellefield and immerse yourself in a garden that evolves with the seasons. Our Open Weekends offer the perfect opportunity to explore this historic setting, meet fellow garden lovers, and support a wonderful cause
Jun
07
12:00am - 11:59pm
Experience RHSI Bellefield – Open Weekends!
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Jun
11
8:30am - 6:30pm
RHSI Tour to Gardens of Cork
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Jul
05
8:30am - 5:30pm
Wexford Summer Garden Tour
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Partner Gardens

Free or half price entry to more than 50 partner gardens around Ireland.
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The RHSI Journal

The RHSI Journal is packed full of information suitable to the Irish Climate.
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Garden Tours

Garden visits and organised group tours around Ireland and abroad.
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RHSI News

All the latest posts packed full of information suitable to the Irish climate and updates from RHSI.
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Zoom Talks & Events

Lectures covering areas of interest to the aspiring and experienced gardeners and plant lovers, workshops, plant sales, flower shows, demonstrations and exhibitions.
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News Bulletin

Regular News bulletin with seasonal advice and tips.
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RHSI is not just a club; it's a sanctuary for your green soul. Join us in planting dreams and watching them flourish. Every moment spent here is a moment invested in the beauty and sustainability of our world.
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RHSI,
Laurelmere Cottage,
Marlay Park,
Grange Road,
Rathfarnham,
Dubin 16,
D16 H9T4,
Ireland.

Tel: +353 1 493 7154
Email: info@rhsi.ie

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