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Round Table Gardening Talk & Walk : With Seamus O'Brian

Join with other keen gardeners and tap into the wide experience and knowledge of Seamus O'Brian, Head Gardener at the National Botanical Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Co Wicklow and graduate of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Rhododendrons are a passion and Seamus is Irish Branch Chairman of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Rhododendron Camellia and Magnolia Group and a trustee of Exbury Gardens in England. In 2018 Seamus was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland’s Gold Medal of Honour, in 2021 he was made a Fellow of the Explorer’s Club (New York), in 2022 he was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s (UK) Loder Rhododendron Cup and in 2023 was made a Fellow of the Linnean Society.

Nearest parking is at the Rhododendron wood car park. Normal parking charges apply. NT members park for free.

This event will go ahead with 12+ tickets sold.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £25.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

The Terrace Room

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather as this event will involve a walk in the Rhododendron woods. Including suitable footwear.

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