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Snowdrops, aconites, hellebores and early bulbs throughout the garden and woods signal the first signs of spring. The Gallery exhibition hosts “February Flowers” - an exhibition of mainly snowdrop paintings by different botanical artists, including Wendy Walsh and Lesley Fennell. The Green Barn Restaurant […]

The delicate white and green blooms of the snowdrop peeping through the cold winter ground heralds the start of the gardening year. Their arrival is celebrated throughout some of County Carlow’s fantastic gardens by a dedicated series of events during February.

The very popular Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens runs from February 1st – 28th and is a great opportunity to view this unique collection, first started by Corona North, former owner of the gardens.

No Galanthophile can afford to miss the Snowdrop Gala at Ballykealey House, Ballon on Saturday February 4th with lectures by Troy Scott Smith (UK), Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Iris Ney (Germany), Garden Design, Garden Tours and Lecturer.

Arboretum’s Inspirational Gardens at the award-winning Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven has a specialist snowdrop programme for 2023. Arboretum’s founder, Rachel Doyle, created the gardens in 2010 to inspire her customers.

Snowdrop fun for all the family is on offer each weekend during Snowdrop Month at Huntington Castle, listed as one of the top six gardens to visit in Ireland’s Ancient East. These historic 17th century grounds feature a collection of snowdrops and crocuses to be enjoyed in a unique setting.