Cork Alpine Hardy Plant Society will host Alan Street of Avon Bulbs to talk on “The Magical Mystery Tour: Why bulbs are so special; Which to choose and how to get the wow”.

Bandon Flower Club is holding an open work night in The Munster Arms Hotel on Monday, January 19, at 8pm. 

The GIY ‘Get Ireland Growing Fund’ in association with AIB is open for applications but the deadline is nigh — January 23 is the closing date. 

The Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline, will hold its decorative show on Monday, October 20 at 8pm in the Church of Ireland School Hall, (entrance beside the main gates to the Community School). 

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club presents an autumn floral demonstration by AOIFA demonstrator, Margaret Collins at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Wednesday, October 1 at 8pm. Admission: non-members €10, members: €5. All welcome.

¦ Blarney & District Garden & Flower Club presents a spring gardening night with DJ Murphy on Thursday, February 27, in Whitechurch Hall at 8pm. Everyone welcome.

¦ The AGM of Blarney and District Flower Club takes place in the Community Hall, Whitechurch on Thursday, Jan 23 at 8pm. All welcome.

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

¦ Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club will host ‘Christmas Time’ a gala demonstration with Theresa Collins on Monday, Nov 25 at 8pm, Garryvoe Hotel. €10.