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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Lectures take place on Wednesday evenings and during the winter months, on Saturdays afternoons. 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.
Floral Art demonstrations also take place on Wednesday evenings. We have many well known floral artists from Ireland and occasionally from abroad who come and show us new and innovative ways of creating flower arrangements. Gala demonstrations organised at Christmas are always a sell-out and early booking is advisable.
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
Lectures and floral art demonstrations are usually held in Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 4. Some lectures and seminars are held in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. 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 Deborah Bailey at events@rhsi.ie
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Designing Small Gardens
We’re delighted to welcome the ever-inspiring Annie Guilfoyle, internationally celebrated garden designer, educator and co-founder of Garden Masterclass, for a talk that promises to be as practical as it is uplifting.
Designing Small Gardens is a topic close to many of our hearts, whether you’re working with a modest suburban plot, a city courtyard, or even a long, narrow strip of land. Annie will show us that small spaces don’t have to mean small impact. With clever design techniques, thoughtful plant selection, and an eye for beauty and function, even the tiniest garden can be transformed into a sanctuary.
Expect real-life examples, creative ideas, and Annie’s signature blend of wit, warmth, and wisdom. She brings a lifetime of experience: from designing award-winning show gardens to teaching at prestigious institutions like West Dean, Great Dixter and beyond and yet she remains refreshingly down-to-earth, full of passion for helping others bring their gardens to life.
As a designer, Annie believes deeply in the power of close observation, artistic expression, and joyful experimentation. As a teacher, she’s renowned for demystifying the design process and making it accessible, fun and empowering.
Join us for this special evening, packed with inspiration, practical tips, and the gentle reminder that a well-designed small garden can be every bit as magical as a grand one.
Zoom talks are free for RHSI members. A link will be emailed to you two days before the event. Guests are very welcome – tickets can be purchased below. Price: €8.00.
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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