Garden Tour Of Delta Sensory Gardens

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25th July 2022, 11:00 am

$10

Garden tour of Delta Sensory Gardens with Arthur Shackleton

Enjoy a tour of Delta’s sixteen sensory gardens, many of whom were designed by national and international garden designers.

In a career spanning more than 40 years, designer Arthur Shackleton has nurtured many of Ireland’s botanical gems including Ashford, Dromoland and Glin Castles, Lyons Demesne, Coolmore Stud, Airfield House in Dundrum and Butler House in Kilkenny as well as his own wonderful garden, Fruit Lawn in Abbeyleix, County Laois.

Arthur leads an interesting and informative tour of Delta Sensory Gardens exploring the delights of these beautiful surroundings while sharing his passion for planting and drawing on his extensive knowledge of good garden design principles. Have your notepad ready for some valuable advice and tips on different planting combinations to ensure your garden continues to look great all year round.

Venue: Delta Sensory Gardens and Garden Centre, Strawhall Estate, Carlow, R93 Y959
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: €10.
The on-site Cafe Thyme serves delicious light lunches, tea, coffee and snacks.
Contact: 059 9131354 / www.deltasensorygardens.ie

In a career spanning more than 40 years, designer Arthur Shackleton has nurtured many of Ireland’s botanical gems including Ashford, Dromoland and Glin Castles, Lyons Demesne, Coolmore Stud, Airfield House in Dundrum and Butler House in Kilkenny as well as his own wonderful garden, Fruit Lawn in Abbeyleix, County Laois.

In 1999, Arthur transformed two derelict farm buildings and their accompanying land outside Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, into his own garden. Arthur shares Fruitlawn with artist Carol Booth and grows in the garden a wide selection of plants originally from his father, David Shackleton’s garden at Beech Park in Clonsilla. It has been called “enchanting” for its “billowing borders and quiet corners” by The Irish Garden Magazine, and has received visitors from around the world.

The Carlow Garden Festival is supported by Carlow County Council under the Festival and Events Scheme and the URBACT Ru:Rban programme.



Details

Date:
25th July 2022
Time:
11:00 am
Cost:
$10
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Venue

Delta Sensory Gardens & Garden Centre
Strawhall Estate
Carlow, Co. Carlow R93 Y959
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Phone
059-9131354
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