The Annual Lecture will take place via ZOOM on Tues 14th March 2023 @ 19.00
The lecture/presentation will be given by Dr John McCullan
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This conference will explore for the first time in Ireland the role of nurseries, both private and commercial, in the development of our gardens. For centuries the nursery trade has supplied the plant needs of garden owners, a role which expanded exponentially during the Victorian era with the arrival of railways, improved mail services and the publication of catalogues. Nurseries have also often been involved in garden and park design and have played a major role in the development of agriculture and forestry.
We will be uploading our flyer & Booking Form soon, so keep an eye out.
Our conference this October will explore for the first time in Ireland the role of nurseries, both private and commercial, in the development of our gardens. For centuries the nursery trade has supplied the plant needs of garden owners, a role which expanded exponentially during the Victorian era with the arrival of railways, improved mail services and the publication of catalogues. Nurseries have also often been involved in garden and park design and have played a major role in the development of agriculture and forestry. There will be great speakers like Roy Lancaster, Seamus O'Brien, Mary Forrest, Charles Nelson, John Joe Costin, Brian Duncan and others, so keep 10th-12th October dates in your diary.
We will be uploading our flyer & Booking Form soon, so keep an eye out.
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Follow the LINKS below to see and hear the Talks given at the joint Irish Georgian Society and Irish Landscape Institute seminar on "Dublin's Victorian and Edwardian Parks: A legacy to protect, cherish and celebrate" at the RDS on Tuesday 12th February 2013.
Thank you to the Irish Georgian Society for publishing the papers on line.
Dr. Joanna Brück - A Social History of Dublin's Victorian and Edwardian Parks
Preliminary info - full info to follow asap
The 2013 Conference will be from Fri 11th to Sunday 13th October 2013. The Theme will be "Southern Guests for Northern Latitudes" and will be in the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor, Co Down
Set on the edge of stately grandeur of Clandeboye Estate the hotel enjoys an ideal location and is easily accessible from all routes.
Most speakers and members of the committee will be staying at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, opposite gates to RHK.
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Roy Lancaster OBE VMH, Ken Cox and Bleddyn Jones are amoung the speakers for this year's Plant Hunter's Seminar which will take place at Mount Stewart on Friday 21st and Sat 22nd September 2012.
£65.00 including refreshments. To Book call Nat Trust Reception 028 4278 8387
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Originally from Belfast, Michael started his career at a nursery in Templepatrick, gaining experience before studying Horticulture at Greenmount College. He then joined the National Trust and spent the next three years at one ofCounty Downs Great Gardens-Mount Stewart, mentored by then Head Gardener, Nigel Marshall.
Michael subsequently moved to the mainland where he has worked in a number of great gardens including Powis Castle, Harewood House, Waddesdon Manor, and for the past 8 years as Garden and Estates Manager overseeing the revival of the gardens of the Trentham Estate – winner in 2010 of the European Gardens Heritage Network Award.
The Talk considers the revival of an important 18th and 19th Century garden and estate, but one which has been given a contemporary dimension with vast perennial displays by leading designers Tom Stuart-Smith and Piet Oudolf. Michael will discuss the unique ingredients they have incorporated into the gardens recreation to appeal to all of its visitors.
Trentham is a commercial success, in 2011 the estate attracted 3.25 million visitors with 400,000 paying to visit the gardens.
Celebrating the 350th Anniversary of The Phoenix Park in Dublin, find out more about upcoming events and activities at the venue.
Download The Phoenix Park events programme now!
The IGPS are celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a Lecture "Horto Hibernica" Ireland's Great Horticultural Heritage by Seamus O'Brien on Thursday 20th Oct @ 7.30pm at the Old Courthouse, Antrim.
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