In Helen's heaven on earth garden

Carla Blake visits the home of TV gardener Helen Dillon and marvels at her innovative design which shows what can be done in a Dublin suburban setting.

HAVING been captivated by a previous visit I went to Dublin again last week to explore the amazing garden designed by Helen Dillon, one of Ireland's most artistic, creative and influential gardeners/writers.

Three pairs of eyes see more than one, and not wishing to miss anything I asked along two friends, Noelle Switzer, a plantswoman to her fingertips, and Honor Moore, president of the Irish Guild of Food Writers, who is creating a cottage garden in the heart of Rathmines.