The Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Committee was established in 1980 to prepare and publish an inventory of parks, gardens and demesnes of historic importance within Northern Ireland. Membership was subsequently expanded to broaden the expertise and to bring the committee into contact with other organisations concerned with the management and conservation of our plant and garden heritage.
In February 2015 the committee was restructured and the Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust was formed. In Sept/Oct 2015 the NIHGT gained Charitable Status and is Registered with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland - Reg No. NIC103014. Subsequently the Committee decided to formally change the name of the organisation to be known as The Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) ANNOUNCEMENT
The Committee are sad to announce that the 28th Annual Conference will be POSTPONED to 21-23 Oct 2021.
The venue and the thems will remain the same.
Further details later - Please save the date
The 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE will be 1-3rd Oct
The conference will be held from the evening of Thurs 1st to Lunch time on Sat 3rd Oct
in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin
an exciting program of speakers will address issues on the theme of
"Planting for Tomorrow's World" - A global Perspective.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFORMATION AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE DATE
'Success' - The 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE has been declared a great Success
The 27th Annual Conference was held from Thursday 3rd Oct to Saturday 5th October 2019 in Kilkenny Castle, Rep of Ireland.
Topic: "In Celebration of the ROSE" - the roll of the Rose in Garden Design, Art and Floristry.
The Committee wish to thank all of the Excellent Speakers, The OPW, Killkenny Castle, Woodstock Gardens and last but by no means least the ATTENDEES who contributed to making the Conference such a resounding Success.
Watch this space for details of the 2020 Conference. Even better - please subscribe to the Newsletter on the Home Page
Ended 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ended
The 27th Annual Conference will be held from Thursday 3rd Oct to Saturday 5th October 2019
in Kilkenny Castle, Rep of Ireland.
Topic: "In Celebration of the ROSE" - the roll of the Rose in Garden Design, Art and Floristry
Program & Booking Form now available as printable download (see below)
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26th Annual Conference
Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October 2018 in the City of Armagh
"Heritage Landscapes in the Urban Realm"
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2017 Conference Flyer
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Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust and the Office of Public Works
The Conference took place on Fri 7th, Sat 8th & Sunday 9th. Oct 2016 with a Topic of
"Commemoration Gardens and Gardening" in Dublin Castle
REPORTS
Click here for a downloadable pdf Report of the Conference
Click here for report on the David Lambert Presentation
Brochure - Click here for Downloadable version
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National War Memorial, Island Bridge, Dublin
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Almost 100 People enjoyed a series of lectures and garden visits on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11 Oct 2015
the Topic of the conference was
"Architecture & Art in Historic Garden Design"
NIHGC were pleased to run the conference in Association with the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society in the Historic Royal Palace - Hillsborough Castle
The 2015 Conference was held in Association with UAHS
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Photo Album of the 2014 CONFERENCE
BOTANY OF DESIRE - The Role of Nurseries in the Irish Garden & Beyond
took place from 10th - 12th October 2014 at National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin
Click here to download a Printable pdf of the Brouchure & Booking Form
See below for pics and reports on the 2013 CONFERENCE - 11th, 12th & 13th October
SOUTHERN GUESTS - PLANTS FROM THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE IN OUR GARDENS
Click here for a Report by Peter Stam for the GLDA Publication COMPASS
Click here to see Book No.1 Pics of the Conference
Click here to see Book No.2 Pics of the Conference
Click here to see Book No.3 Pics of the Conference
Click here to see Book No.4 Pics of the Conference
Click here for a Conference Report by Peter Stam of the GLDA
Guest Garden Writer or Author. Periodic Publication No.1
From time to time we will bring you the words of well known garden writers or authors.
The first in the series is by Seamus O'Brien, Head Gardener at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens.
We are thrilled to offer extracts from his most recent publication"In the Footsteps of Augustine Henry and his Chinese plant collectors" by Seamus O Brien with Forward by Roy Lancaster OBE VMH is Published by the Antique Collectors Club Ltd www.antiquecollectorsclub.com RRP £40.00
Acknowledgements:
Our sincere thanks to Seamus O Brien for his on going committment to and interest in Horticural Heritage in Ireland. Seamus O'Brien manages Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, an 18th Century Country Estate belonging to National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin.
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Click here to go to the 1st extract from the book
Click here to go to the 2nd extract from the book
Mission Statement:
- To ensure that historic parks, gardens and demesnes are preserved and maintained for future generations
- To promote research into the history of gardens and horticulture
- To disseminate information about historic parks, gardens and demesnes
- To assist with the preservation of garden plants
- To encourage greater interest in gardens and gardening
Publications
- `Northern Gardens; Gardens and Parks of Outstanding Historic Interest in Northern Ireland' NIHGC, 1982
- `Heritage Gardens Inventory`, Belinda Jupp, 1992
- `Glory of Donard`, E Charles Nelson, 1994
- `Daisy Hill Nursery, Newry: A History of `The Most Interesting Nursery Probably in the World`, E Charles Nelson, 1998
.jpg "Conference 2013 Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Co Down. Southern Guests - Plants from Southern Hemisphere in Our Gardens - Visit to Mount Stewart Gardens")
.jpg "Conference 2013 Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Co Down. Southern Guests - Visit to Mount Stewart Gardens. L-R Octavia Tulloch, Mike Nelhams, Michael Lear, Dick Fulcher, Reg Maxwell")
.jpg "Conference 2013 Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Co Down. Southern Guests - Plants from Southern Hemisphere in Our Gardens - Visit to Clandeboye Estate Gardens")
.jpg "Conference 2013 Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Co Down. Southern Guests - Plants from Southern Hemisphere in Our Gardens - Visit to Clandeboye Estate Gardens. L-R Reg Maxwell (Committee), Michael Lear (Committee & Speaker), Mike Nelhams (Tresco)")
