Matthew Jebb of the National Botanic Gardens will come to Salterbridge House, Cappoquin, Co Waterford on August 20, to give a talk as part of National Heritage Week and the Waterford Garden Trail.

Over a dozen historic houses and gardens will open their doors and gates this month to host exhibitions of paintings and photos, poetry readings, lectures, and tours.

Dermot O’Neill and Seamus O’Brien will be at Tourin House and Gardens on Saturday, July 25, for a Waterford Garden Trail event which includes a guided walk through the gardens of the history-steeped Jameson family home in Cappoquin, Co Waterford. 

Maurice and Kit Cogan are holding an open day at their garden in aid of St Senan’s Church renovation fund on August 10.