Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club will have a stand at this weekend’s Ballymaloe Garden Festival, 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, August 22/23.

Kinsale Garden & Flower Club will present a Christmas demonstration by Sandra Jackson, AOIFA, on November 13 in St Multose Hall at 8pm. Visitors welcome.

The abundance of L Tupa is welcome during the summer, Charlie Wilkins reports.