Special events and inspiration for gardening lovers …
EVENTS OF NOTE
Organic gardeners Jo Newton, Kitty Sully and Jim Cronin are some of the speakers at Clare Garden Festival at Ennis Showgrounds in April. www.claregardenfestival.com @claregardenfestival
The Irish Specialist Nurseries Association plant fairs take place in April at Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Co Dublin; in May at Mallow Home and Garden Show, Co Cork; in August at Loughcrew Estate, Oldcastle, Co Meath; and in September at Fota House and Garden, Co Cork. www.irishspecialistnurseriesassociation.com @irishspecialistnurseries
The Easter Bunny Trail at Mount Congreve Gardens in Co Waterford is the perfect place for families to explore, followed by Restival on the May bank holiday weekend where pilates, yoga and wellness talks are part of the programme. www.mountcongreve.com @mountcongreve
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Northern Ireland’s newest garden centre, Langtry Lane, Co Down is worth a detour if you happen to be in the vicinity of Moira. It comprises an extensive nursery, with the largest selection of David Austen roses I’ve seen anywhere. There’s also a great gift shop, lovely café and children’s play area. Stay locally at Ralph’s on Main Street, a 13-bedroom boutique hotel decorated with floral headboards, beside the acclaimed Wine & Brine restaurant. Don’t leave without a trip to Hannan’s The Meat Merchant to stock up on deli and picnic items! @langtrylane
Flowers – Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture at Saatchi Gallery in London comprises 500 artworks, including this huge dried flower installation by Rebecca Louise Law, as well as floral gems by Buccellati. www.saatchigallery.com @saatchi_gallery
Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party at The Garden Museum in London explores how his passion for flowers and gardening provided inspiration for his work as a photographer and set designer. www.gardenmuseum.org @gardenmuseum
Stay at Number 16, near Kensington Gardens and the V&A Museum. Its pretty Orangery restaurant and secluded garden are perfect for leisurely morning coffees and evening cocktails. www.firmdalehotels.com @firmdale_hotels
OUR INSPIRATION
Tatiana de Nicolay and her Jardins du Monde rug; www.jaipurrugs.com @jaipurrugs
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Dianthus IV etching, Grainne Cuffe; www.sofinearteditions.com @sofinearteditions @grainnecuffe
Fluffy flowers punch needle kit; www.joannemooney.ie @joannemooney_
Cordelia de Castellane from her new book Floral Couture, €46.67, Rizzoli.
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Aerin Lauder: Living with Flowers, €59.85, Rizzoli.
Roses in the Garden, Ngoc Minh Ngo, €60, Rizzoli.
The Rose Book, €42, Phaidon.
Lexham Rose parasol; www.eastlondonparasols.com.
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