Carlow Garden Festival

I’ve booked my tickets – have you? 
The Carlow Garden Festival is bursting with inspiration this year and honestly, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re wild about trees, dreaming of a Chelsea-style border, or just want to hear gardening wisdom straight from the greats – you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Just a few reasons to go:
BBC Gardeners’ World favourite Adam Frost in lively conversation with Ireland’s rugby hero Peter O’Mahony
The legendary Thomas Pakenham on the magic of arboretums
June Blake, Fionnuala Fallon, Nick Bailey, Matthew Wilson, Rosy Hardy, Robin Lane Fox, and Éanna Ní Lamhna – all in one glorious week
Practical talks on sustainable gardening, design tips, biodiversity, trees, food empathy and even fragrant planting
And the venues! From Altamont to Burtown, Huntington to Borris House – it’s a feast for garden lovers and heritage buffs alike

Most talks are €10–€20, so you’re getting incredible value for world-class speakers.
Bonus – a handy new bus service from Carlow town to venues makes it even easier to get around sustainably.

👉 Check the full line-up and grab your seats now at carlowgardentrail.com – and if you spot me at one, say hello!