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Upcoming Events

The Events Committee of the RHSI organise a full and varied programme of events for members and guests. Some events must be pre-booked. Early booking is advisable and bookings are taken on a first come first served basis.

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Zoom talks take place on Wednesday evenings and during the winter months. There is a fantastic range of prominent speakers from gardeners to designers and plant specialists from Ireland and abroad who share a wealth of experience and photographs.

Day tours are organised during the summer months and are extremely popular. The tours consist of visits to gardens of which many are not usually open to the general public, as well as visits to other well known gardens. Travel is by coach leaving from south Dublin but with the option to meet the coach along the route for country members is required.

Overnight tours in Ireland and abroad are arranged each year. These are also very popular and can be booked up very quickly.

All events are listed on the programme. At times a last minute opportunity for a special garden visit or lecture may arise and these are posted on the website and sent to members by email as soon as they become available.

Venues
Full details are listed under each event.

Non members are very welcome to join our events many of which must be pre-booked. Occasionally events will be restricted to members only.

For further information please contact our team at events@rhsi.ie

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If you prefer, you can view these events in a calendar format.

 

 

 

Apr
1
Sat
Bellefield Open Weekend @ RHSI Bellefeild
Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – Apr 2 @ 4:30 pm

Join us in early April at RHSI Bellefield.  We are looking forward to showing you seasonal highlights in the garden.

We are open from 11am to 4pm and Hazel and her team will be have Tea/coffee and cake available the Kitchen.

Head-gardener Paul Smyth will lead daily tours of the gardens at 12am and 2pm.

Free Entry for members – Remember to bring your membership card

Non Members €7.00 – book here

 

 

Apr
5
Wed
RHSI Zoom – Madeline Mckeever
Apr 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Interesting varieties of Vegetables and how to Grow them

Madeline Mc Keever of Brown Envelope Seeds in West Cork will introduce us to some exciting heritage vegetables, talk about their importance and give us some tips and tricks on how to grow them.

Click here for more information

Fresh and organic vegetables in the garden

Apr
14
Fri
Kilmacurragh Garden tour with Seamus O’Brien @ Kilamcurragh Gardens
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

SOLD OUT

Seamus will take us through some of the special plants and what’s looking good at the moment
Tea and lunch available at the Acton cafe on site at the gardens
Salads: soups , quiches etc something to suit all ( at our own expense )

Note: Wear appropriate footwear and a warm coat
Bring your notebook as we will discover plenty of new names of plants !

After the tour we have a chance to catch up with each other for a cuppa and lunch.  It is always fun to meet up with our like minded gardening buddies

This is a free event for members but places are limited so book your place to avoid disappointment.

 

 

Apr
19
Wed
RHSI Zoom – Nigel Hopes
Apr 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Spring has Sprung

Nigel Hopes is head gardener at Ashwood nurseries where specialities include Hellebores, Cyclamen, Salvias, Hydrangeas, Hepaticas, Primula auriculas and Lewisias. The garden is the vision of Ashwood Nurseries owner John Massey and is regarded as one of the finest in the UK and has featured on TV on numerous occasions.

Click here to read more

Apr
22
Sat
RHSI Plant Sale
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
RHSI Plant Sale

RHSI Plant sale – venue TBC.

May
6
Sat
RHSI Coach tour to Gardens of Meath and Louth
May 6 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

The Itinerary

Coach leaves Foxrock Church car park at 8:30.
Please be there at least 10 minutes before departure.

10:00 Visit to Woodmill Bridge Gardens – Private garden
12:30 Buffet lunch at Baltray Golf Club
Lunch is a hot and cold self-service buffet (included in your tour price)
Please inform us of any special dietary requirements so these can be catered for.
14:30 The Cottage Garden, Bettystown

Return to Foxrock Church car park for 18:30

Cost: €89 p.p.
Cost includes – Coach Travel
– Buffet lunch at Baltray Golf Club
– Entry to gardens
– Tea/Coffee
– Gratuities

For emergencies only phone Susan Loughnane 087 6880440
N.B. Please wear sturdy footwear.

May
7
Sun
RHSI Russborough Garden Show @ Russborough House and Gardens
May 7 all-day

Specialist plant nurseries, expert tips and mouth-watering food all to be enjoyed in the stunning surroundings of our Parklands on Sun, May 7 from 10am to 4pm. Ireland’s favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joins the Garden Show line-up for 2023 and will be on hand giving advice.

Specialist plant nurseries, expert tips and mouth-watering food all to be enjoyed in the stunning surroundings of our Parklands on Sun, May 7 from 10am to 4pm.

Ireland’s favourite garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joins the Garden Show line-up for 2023 and will be on hand giving advice and tips to all keen gardeners. Look forward to expert talks and demonstrations in the Potting Shed Theatre, fabulous arrays of plants and flower sellers, and our Walled Garden Tours. With lots of family activities and delicious food and drink at our Wicklow Naturally food market.  Click here to book your ticket

Early Bird Tickets €10 – available until March 31st.

May
20
Sat
RHSI Bellefield @ RHSI Bellefield
May 20 @ 11:00 am – May 21 @ 4:00 pm

Join us in mid May at RHSI Bellefield.  We are looking forward to showing you seasonal highlights in the garden.

We are open from 11am to 4pm and Hazel and her team will be have Tea/coffee and cake available the Kitchen.

Head-gardener Paul Smyth will lead daily tours of the gardens at 12am and 2pm.

Free Entry for members – Remember to bring your membership card

Non Members €7.00 – book here

Jun
17
Sat
RHSI Field trip
Jun 17 all-day
RHSI Field trip

RHSI half day fieldtrip to look at the flora of the Bull Island, Dublin, with Declan Dooge of the Dublin Naturalists Fieldclub. Further information and details to follow.

Jun
24
Sat
RHSI Garden visit
Jun 24 all-day
RHSI Garden visit

RHSI afternoon visit to gardens in Dublin area. Further information and details to follow.

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Forthcoming Events

Day Tour to Altamont Garden, Co Carlow

Saturday 09 February, 2019

Floral Art demonstration by Suzanne Cray

Wednesday 20 February, 2019

Airfield Estate Gardens

Ardan Garden

Ballintubbert Gardens and House

Ballycommane Garden

Ballyedmond Castle Garden

Ballymaloe Cookery School

Ballyrobert Gardens

Bantry House and Garden

Belvedere House Gardens & Park

Benvarden Garden

Birr Castle Garden

Blarney Castle and Gardens

Burtown House and Gardens

Colclough Walled Garden

Collon House

Coolaught Walled Garden

Coolwater Garden

Dawros Gallery & Garden

Dower House

Dromana House and Gardens

Festina Lente

Fota House – Victorian Working Garden

Gash Gardens

Glenarm Castle Walled Garden

Glenavon Japanese Garden

Hester Forde Garden – ‘Coosheen Garden’

Hunting Brook Gardens

Irish National Stud and Gardens – The Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden

Johnstown Castle, Estate, Museum and Gardens

June Blake’s Garden

Kilfane Glen and Waterfall

Kilgar Gardens

Killruddery House and Gardens

Killyreagh Garden

Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens

Kilravock Garden

Kylemore Abbey Victorian Walled Garden

Lodge Park Walled Garden

Loughcrew Gardens

Mount Stewart House and Gardens

Mount Usher Gardens

Oakfield Park

Old Deanery Garden

Patthana Garden

Rothe House Museum and Garden

Rowallane Garden

Salthill Garden

Seaforde Gardens

Seanabea Cottage

Springhill

Strokestown Park Gardens

Tourin House & Gardens

Tullynally Castle Gardens

Tyrrelstown House Garden

Woodville Walled Garden

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