Carlow Gardens Festivals Ducketts Grove “365 Days of Colour in Your Garden – Plants, Tips and Techniques for Year-Round Colour” by Nick Bailey

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July 30, 3:00 pm

 “365 Days of Colour in Your Garden – Plants, Tips and Techniques for Year-Round Colour” by Nick Bailey

Sunday 30th July in Duckett’s Grove,  ‘365 Days of Colour in Your Garden’, BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Nick Bailey discusses how to plant and manage your garden, whatever its size, to ensure year-round colour and interest. Initially explaining simple colour theory principles and how to apply them to your garden, the talk goes on to highlight beautiful plants and planting combinations for every season no matter what type of garden you have.

Venue: Duckett’s Grove, Kneesatown near Carlow Town, R93 RF80.

Time: 3.p.m.

Adm: €19.50

Tours: Free guide tour of Ducketts Grove 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.

Café: Lazy River Café serves a variety of lunches, speciality teas, coffees and delicious cakes. Pre-booking recommended, see website for details at www.thelazyriver.com

In his talk, ‘365 Days of Colour in Your Garden’, BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Nick Bailey discusses how to plant and manage your garden, whatever its size, to ensure year-round colour and interest. Initially explaining simple colour theory principles and how to apply them to your garden, the talk goes on to highlight beautiful plants and planting combinations for every season no matter what type of garden you have.

Nick is an award winning gardener designer, plantsman and presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World, who has designed and managed gardens on four continents across his 30+ year career. He has also appeared on BBC Great British Garden Revival, Big Dreams Small Spaces and The One Show. As former Head Gardener of London’s Chelsea Physic Garden, Nick spent seven years re-designing the gardens and diversifying the plant collection. As well as ‘365 Days of Colour in Your Garden’, Nick has also written two other books, Chelsea Physic Garden – A Companion Guide and Revive Your Garden.

‘Nick was exceedingly entertaining and full of down to earth advice. A fabulous talk.’ Somerset Garden Club

Guided tour of Duckett’s Grove available at 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. each Friday to Sunday including July 30th 2023.

A dedicated tea room in Duckett’s Grove serves a variety of lunches, speciality teas, coffees and delicious cakes. Pre-booking recommended. www.thelazyriver.com

NicAngles Candles located in the courtyard of Duckett’s Grove make individual hand-marlbe, fragrence-free, Irish-made dinner candles creating unique patterns on each. This attractive craft unit features a selection of gift ideas from other crafters. www.nicangelscandles.com

The Carlow Garden Festival is supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme and by Fáilte Ireland

Carlow Garden Festival supported by Carlow County Council

Carlow Garden Festival supported by Fáilte Ireland
Carlow Garden Festival supported by Ireland's Ancient East

Details

Date:
July 30
Time:
3:00 pm
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Venue

Duckett’s Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds
Duckett's Grove Walled Gardens and Pleasure Grounds
Kneestown, Co. Carlow R93 RF80
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Phone:
Carlow Tourist Office 059-9130411
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