Events Archive
Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Trust and the Office of Public Works
are pleased to announce the dates for the next conference.
2016 Conference - Fri 7th, Sat 8th & Sunday 9th. Oct 2016
The well established 3-day format will be adopted with a Topic of
"Commemoration Gardens and Gardening"
at the exciting venue of
Dublin Castle, Rep of Ireland
Brochure NOW available - Click here for Downloadable version
PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE BOOKING WILL OPEN ASAP
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2015 Conference - Friday 9th, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11 Oct 2015
"Architecture & Art in Historic Garden Design" in Hillsborough Castle
in association with UAHS
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Accommodation List
Click here for a pdf Cop of the Accommodation List for Hillsborough Conference
The Eclectic Garden Seminar - Mount Stewart will be on Sat 19 & Sunday 20th September 2015
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4th JUNE - Conference Booking area NOW OPEN
2014 CONFERENCE 10, 11 & 12th October.
BOTANY OF DESIRE - The Role of Nurseries in the Irish Garden & Beyond
at National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Dublin
Conference fee: £145 or €175 - Including coffee/tea, luncheons, dinner and visits.
Please consider Joining us for the Conference in Dublin 11-13th Oct
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On-Line Booking and secure payment in Euro or Stirling now Open
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OR if you prefer to make a postal booking
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2014 CONFERENCE 10 - 12th October.
BOTANY OF DESIRE - The Role of Nurseries in the Irish Garden & Beyond
10 - 12 Oct at National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Dublin
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.
2013 Conference theme - "SOUTHERN GUESTS" - PLANTS FROM THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE IN OUR GARDENS.
Join us for the Conference in Bangor Co. Down 11-13th Oct
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Click here to view a copy of the 2013 Conference brochure.
Conference fee: £150 or €170 - Including coffee/tea, luncheons, dinner and visits.
Irish Georgian Society and Irish Landscape Institute seminar on "Dublin's Victorian and Edwardian Parks - Tuesday 12th February 2013.
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
NIHGC Conference 2013
Preliminary info - full info to follow asap
Fri 11th Sat 12th & Sun 13th October
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
Historic Setting
Set on the edge of stately grandeur of Clandeboye Estate the hotel enjoys an ideal location and is easily accessible from all routes.
Download the information booklet (pdf)
ACCOMODATION
Most speakers and members of the committee will be staying at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, opposite gates to RHK.
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Plant Hunter's Seminar at National Trust's Mount Stewart
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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RHS Growing for Success Talk - at Castlewellan Arboretum, Northern Ireland
‘The revival of TrenthamGardens’ by Michael Walker
Venue: Castlewellan Castle, Castlewellan, Co Down
Date Thursday 26th April
Time 7.30pm
Tickets RHS hotline 0845 2608000
Price £10 non members, £8 RHS members
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.
Phoenix Park 1662 - 2012
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!
We enjoyed a sucessfull NIHGC Conference 7-9th. Oct 2011
IRISH GARDEN PLANTS SOCIETY
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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