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Annual Conference

The Historic Role of American Plants in British and Irish Gardens

Annual Conference
1/10/2026 - 3/10/2026
Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, RoI

The Historic Role of American Plants in British and Irish Gardens

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, this conference aims to highlight how North American plants have profoundly shaped our gardens, evolving from the exotic, treasured specimens brought back from the early colonies to the staples of modern prairie-style planting popularised by Piet Oudolf.

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Sustainability in a Heritage Garden: Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

Head Gardener Claire Woods has been managing and developing the gardens at Hillsborough for the last 7 years. She talks us through what sustainability means in the context of a heritage garden and how the principles and practices can be used in gardens of any size.

19/3/2026

Paddy Mackie Obituary

14/4/2025

Planting Ideas in the Urban Forest with Mark Johnston

On Wednesday 12th March 2025, Mark Johnston joined us to speak of his 50 years as an independent scholar in the greenspace industry.

20/3/2025

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NIHGT Published Books

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'Northern Gardens', Gardens and Parks of Outstanding Historic Interest in Northern Ireland
NIHGC, 1982

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'Heritage Gardens Inventory'
Belinda Jupp, 1992

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Glory of Donard
E Charles Nelson, 1994

Click on the following link to open the pdf in a seperate window Donard Book Front & Back Covers.pdf

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Daisy Hill Nursery, Newry -  A History of 'The Most Interesting Nursery Probably in the World'
E Charles Nelson, 1998

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