NIHGT News
NIHGT Conference 3-5 Oct 2019 Program & Booking Form now available to download
NIHGT Conference 3-5 Oct 2019
Program & Booking Form now available to download from NIHGT Web site.
David Gilliland - Irish Times Obituary Feb 2019
Irish Times 18 Feb 2019 obituary for David Gilliland, our chairman from 1991 to 2013.
David Gilliland deceased Feb 2019
Interim Notice: The Committee are sad to annouce the passing of esteemed friend and founder member of the NIHGC.
2019 Conference Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE
2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Thursday 3rd Oct to Saturday 5th October 2019
Planter's Seminar - Mount Stewart 2018
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018
This year’s theme celebrates productive gardening – working with nature.
THE PROFESSIONAL GARDENERS’ TRUST is pleased to announce A NEW BURSARY
THE PROFESSIONAL GARDENERS’ TRUST is pleased to announce A NEW BURSARY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS OF GARDEN HISTORY
BIRKBECK GARDEN HISTORY GROUP will be providing a fund, to be administered by the Professional Gardeners’ Trust, which will allow students of garden history to expand their knowledge or undertake specific research.
"Shades of Green" My Life as the National Trust’s Head of Gardens by John Sales
New Book: "Shades of Green" My Life as the National Trust’s Head of Gardens by John Sales
Rhododendron Workshop April 2018
Booking now open for the Rhododendron One-Day Workshop on Saturday 21st April 2018
25th Annual Conference Short Video Report
The 25th Annual Conference at Lissadell, Sligo has concluded. 100 Delegates attended 13 Lectures over the one evening and full 2 days - a big thank you to ALL of those who attended. Lissadell proved to be a terrific venue and the help, support and enthusiasm of the owners and staff was truly superb!
Check out a short VIDEO of the event.
Accommodation List Lissadell
For those interested in attending the 2017 Conference at Lissadell, Sligo.
Click here for a list of accommodation near Lissadell House
Lissadell Specialist Plant Fair
Lissadell House & Gardens Specialist Plant Fair SATURDAY 22nd July from 11.00 to 17.00
The poster shows the incorrect date - it should be 22nd July
Castlewellan Arboretum & Annesley Garden Report
"Recommendations on the redevelopment of Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden (CAAG)"
Compiled by Outdoor Recreation NI for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council on behalf of Castlewellan Arboretum Advisory Board (CAAB) March 2016
Conference 2017 Flyer & Booking Form
The Brochure/Flyer for the 2017 Conference is now available and has been posted out to the mailing list.
The Brochure/Flyer is also available for viewing and Downloading via the NIHGT Website.
Occasional Paper No 8 - Now Published
NORTHERN IRELAND HERITAGE GARDENS TRUST OCCASIONAL PAPER, no. 8 (2016)
A listing of plants cultivated between 1807 and 1825 by John Templeton (1766–1825) at Cranmore, Malone, Belfast by E. Charles Nelson
"Thoughtful, observant, enquiring,
he reasoned out horticultural techniques for himself
from what he knew about Ireland's native plants."
2017 Conference Venue announced
2017 Conference Venue Announcement. The Conference will be held in Lissadell House, Sligo.
New Committee Members Wanted
Due to the Expanding activities of the NI Heritage Gardens Trust we are seeking Nominations for additional Members of Committee.
We are also considering appointing a (work from home) Part-Time Administrator.
Save the Date
SAVE THE 2017 CONFERENCE DATE
Please note NEW format
Thursday 5th (evening), Friday 7th and Sat 8th OCTOBER 2017
(working title)
“Historic Gardens – Restore, Preserve or Conserve – Where do we STOP”
Conference Report 2016
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
Irish Tree Society - Annual Lecture - 2016
The 2016 lecture, open to all ITS members, their guests and to the general public, will be held on October 6, 2016 at 2.00pm in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin