Category Archives: Garden Tour

A great driver and more photos from Mount Usher

The success of a garden tour is greatly enhanced if you have a good coach driver. One that is cheerful, friendly and skillful, we are very lucky therefore to have Gerry Connor. He drives for Anchor Tours based in Dundalk, we are in good hands. http://www.anchortoursireland.com More photos from Mount Usher – from top: LiliumContinue reading “A great driver and more photos from Mount Usher”

Mount Usher Gardens in Co. Wicklow

Sean Heffernan the head gardener at Mount Usher is aware of the responsibility he shoulders, he realises the importance of the plant collection both as a cultural heritage and as a tool of plant conversation. As he leads us through the gardens it is evident that he loves his job. Situated on the river Vartry,Continue reading “Mount Usher Gardens in Co. Wicklow”

Photos from Carmel’s Garden

Here are some more photos of Carmel’s beautiful garden. Now we are off to dinner! Photos from top: Mathiasella bupleroides ‘Green Dream’; Darmera peltata with red foliage of Japanese maples; Thalictrum aquilegifolium; terracotta doves; Abutilon x suntense ‘Jermyns’; chairs under Abutilon; Hakenachloa macra ‘Aureola’; Cotoneaster congestus.

Carmel Duignan’ Garden – Shankill, Co. Dublin

I first met Carmel nearly twenty years ago while I was working in a garden centre. She identified an unlabelled plant for me, and I have been learning from her ever since. Her garden is a trove of plant treasure, species from around the globe thrive in the mild maritime climate. This past winter theContinue reading “Carmel Duignan’ Garden – Shankill, Co. Dublin”

Photos from Dillon Garden- 8th June

I actually felt a bit funny walking around the garden at first, then I realised what was wrong. No camera! No, I did not forget it. When working with a tour I don’t have time to set up my tripod etc. All my photos from this trip will be taken with my iPhone. It willContinue reading “Photos from Dillon Garden- 8th June”

Dublin airport direct to Dillon Garden

So far it has been dry. We met all the group at Dublin airport and then went straight to the Dillon Garden in Ranelagh. Val Dillon welcomed and entertained us with his humourous stories and then he put the kettle on for tea and coffee. We all went to the garden. In the garden HelenContinue reading “Dublin airport direct to Dillon Garden”