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Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Horticulture, Michael Healy-Rae TD, has welcomed the announcement that Dr Owen Doyle has been appointed the first chairperson of the Horticulture Education Leadership Group (HELG). Dr Doyle will serve a four-year term as chairperson of the HELG and will lead the implementation of the recommendations in the 2025 Horticulture Education [...]
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has awarded the Aberconway Award for the best horticultural dissertation to Diane Curran from TU Dublin for her outstanding thesis: “The Path to Wellness: How Green Infrastructure Enhances Mental Health”. Curran’s research explores the relationship between urban green infrastructure and its passive benefits for human health and wellbeing, investigating how improvements to green infrastructure can help alleviate local mental health [...]
In association with ICL At Growtrade, we’re running an interview series titled ‘Small Talk’, where we talk to various influential members of Ireland’s horticulture trade. This week’s conversation is with a historic garden consultant and plantsman – Neil Porteous. How did you first get involved in the horticulture sector? I started off doing a few trade exams in turf-culture before embarking on a one-year national [...]
Spring is almost here, and the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland (RHSI) is kicking off the season with two key events – the Bellefield Plant Fair on 22nd March, featuring rare and specialist plants, and the Major Annual Plant Sale on 18 April, where members share their own homegrown treasures. RHSI Plant Fair RHSI Bellefield plant fair is taking place on the 22nd March, [...]
RHSI Bellefield invites people for a thoughtful and inspiring day exploring the remarkable contribution of women to Ireland’s gardens, landscapes and horticultural heritage. In collaboration with the National Built Heritage Service, this special International Women’s Day event brings together leading voices in garden history, design and heritage to share stories of creativity, influence and lasting legacy. Through expert talks, conversation and a guided exploration of [...]
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