Carlow Garden Festival – “Dynamic Planting: Combining Plants, Materials and Place” with Mathew Wilson and “How to Start Again” with Alys Fowler at Altamont Plant Sales.

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Matthew examines how plants can be used to maximum effect whatever the shape or size of the garden. Using examples of gardens designed by Matthew over the last 20 years, this talk considers the use of plants in relation to materials, place and vernacular, the architecture of plants and the importance of the garden in the wider environment. Alys tells the story of making the most of what you’ve got, of what to take with you and what to start again. Alys shows you how to redesign a garden sustainably by recycling what you’ve got rather than starting again. And how small really is beautiful, that a slither of garden can truly feed you, the wildlife, look beautiful and leave you plenty of time to go swimming in the sea.

Tom Coward and Jim Gardiner at Altamont

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Continuing the Magic at Gravetye Manor (11.30 a.m.) and Shrubs - Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bride (3 p.m.) Continuing the Magic at Gravetye Manor Head […]

$35

My favourite plants

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Seamus O’ Brien, internationally renowned plantsman and Curator of the Botanic Gardens in Kilmacurragh picks out his top plants from surprising novelties to rising stars for your garden.

$5.00

Troy Scott-Smith and Dan Pearson – Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Troy Scott-Smith, head gardener at Sissinghurst Castle, gives an interesting and entertaining talk focusing on the decisions he faced when appointed to this iconic English garden - to continue along well established lines of the previous forty years or to make changes.

$35

Planning for autumn at Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Planning for autumn at Altamont Plant Sales September 29 With Fionnuala Fallon, Horticulturist, garden writer, fower farmer and garden designer.

Chris Beardshaw and Fergus Garrett at Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

A celebrated Designer, Plantsman and Broadcaster Chris Beardshaw has clocked up over 30 years’ experience in the horticultural world. Known for his BBC television and radio work Chris is also a well-loved speaker and lecturer and is the author of 4 books.

$35

Painting the Garden at Altamont Gardens

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Painting the Garden at Altamont Gardens June 16, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Jacinta Crowley-Long returns to Altamont for her sone-day painting master class for beginners […]

Painting the Garden at Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

Jacinta Crowley-Long returns to Altamont for her second one-day painting master class for beginners and improvers. Classes consist of an initial demonstration by the artist and students will then have an opportunity to paint with helpful guidance on choosing a subject, composition and painting techniques from Jacinta.  Classes take place within the borders of Altamont Plant Sales and in the classroom. One day course including morning coffee and complimentary buffet lunch €75. Places limited, booking essential.

A Celebration of Early Summer at Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

With talks by Hester Forde of Coosheen Gardens and Carmel Duignan, Garden Writer and plants person. Tickets €25 including morning coffee, complimentary buffet lunch, talks and priority admission to plant sales area

An Introduction to Garden Design at Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

This course provides a valuable introduction to garden design and is aimed at providing the participant with the tools to enable them to design their own dream garden. It covers all aspects of the design process including analysing your garden, surveying it, gathering inspiration on how you want it to look, drawing up a garden design plan and the implementation of your design. Delivered by Ingrid Smyth MGLDA, Dip, Hor. and PMP Project Manager.

The Wonder of Woodlanders at Altamont Plant Sales

Altamont Plant Sales & Walled Garden Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow

The wonder of woodland plants is explored with talks by Jimi Blake of Hunting Brook Gardens and Mike Keep of Shady Plants. Jimi Blake, stellar plants man, gardener and visionary creator of Hunting Brook Gardens brings us on a comprehensive journey through the vast array of flowers and foliage in the Hunting Brook Woodland Gardens. Mike Keep gives a talk on the history of ferns and their uses in traditional and modern gardens. Tickets cost €25 including morning coffee, complimentary buffet lunch, talks and priority admission to a rare plant sale. Places are limited for this event so booking is recommended.