The Plant Fair, which take place on Sunday September, 14 at Fota House, will be hosted by the Irish Specialist Nursery Association. 

¦ Kenmare and District Gardening Club welcomes Helen Dillon to talk on “Garden Making” on Thursday, March 6, at the Carnegie Arts Centre at 7.30pm.

¦ Innishannon Flower and Garden Club will host herbalist, Colette Healy on Jan 15 at 8pm in Barrett’s Lounge.

¦ Castlelyons Home and Garden Club are hosting ’Flowers and Food for Christmas Entertaining’ at 8pm, on Friday, Nov 8, in Castlelyons community centre.

As we approach winter, drastic pruning and reduction is needed, says Charlie Wilkins.