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Tubrid Holy Well Rhododendron Features in Prestigious Garden Magazine

A purple and red Rhododendron which is beautifully located on the Grounds of Tubrid |Holy Well has featured as a prize-winning photograph in the May 2015 issue of "The Irish Garden". We thank James O'Sullivan for alerting us to this very interesting feature. Pictured from left beside the very special Rhododendron - John O'Sullivan, Rathduane, James O'Sullivan and Pat O'Keeffe from Garryvoe. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A purple and red Rhododendron which is beautifully located on the Grounds of Tubrid Holy Well has featured as a prize-winning photograph in the May 2015 issue of “The Irish Garden”. We thank James O’Sullivan for alerting us to this very interesting feature. Pictured on Friday, 19th June 2015 – from left beside the very special Rhododendron – John Anthony O’Sullivan, Rathduane, James O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea and Pat O’Keeffe from Garryvoe. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

2Tubrid Holy Well 19th June 2015 -8001Tubrid Holy Well 19th June 2015 -800Tubrid Holy Well is wonderfully enhanced by the landscaping surrounding the Well adding further to the exquisite ambience of [read more …] “Tubrid Holy Well Rhododendron Features in Prestigious Garden Magazine”

Apple Day – come and join us in the celebration of all things apple

Free Event – Apple Day This Sunday, 21st October (1 – 5pm) will be the fourth year that we have held an Apple Day. For those of you that grow or are thinking of growing apples, the delightful John McNamara of McNamara Nurseries will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice. He always brings along a selection of apples from the orchard so that you can taste different apples.We’ll also be joined by Ballyhoura Apple Farm who will be offering tastings and selling their award-winning juices and apple products.

We’ll be serving hot soup in the tea room from 1pm, along with a selection of apple treats, and there will be apple fun and games – including the longest peel competition!

As there are no apples without bees, there will be [read more …] “Apple Day – come and join us in the celebration of all things apple”

Free talk/demo on Autumn Vegetables

This Sunday 23rd of September 3-4pm, at the Secret Garden Centre, there will be a demonstration in the veg garden on autumn jobs- planting garlic and autumn onion sets, green manures and winter greens. Please wear outdoor clothing and suitable footwear.

Also, if your garden is in need of some TLC, the garden rehab clinic may just be what your garden needs. It’s on the same time as the autumn clinic, also at the Secret Garden Centre. [read more …] “Free talk/demo on Autumn Vegetables”

Free talk/demo on pruning

Free talk/demo on Pruning
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The Secret Garden Centre
Sunday 4th March 3pm – 4pm

Pruning, the very word strikes terror into many a gardener’s heart.Fear not come along and discover the secret to successful pruning.This Sunday afternoon at 3pm, Alan will give a free talk & demonstration on how to prune roses. apple trees and climbers plus much more. The talk will be outdoors, so please wear suitable clothing (if it rains, it will be under cover).

The Secret Garden, Newmarket. (029) 60084 / thesecretgardener.com

The Secret Garden: Free talk/demo on growing vegetables

Sunday 26th February 3-4pm

This weeks outing in the kitchen garden will cover onions, shallots and other seasonal jobs in the vegetable garden.

As the course is outdoors please wear suitable clothing.

There will be special offers on the day as usual.

The Secret Garden Centre, Newmarket.

(029) 60084  /  thesecretgardener.com