Garden Notes

Cork Garden Club presents Michael Clancy to talk on ‘Roses and other Plants’ on June 12, at Ashton School, at 8 pm.

* Cobh Flower and Horticulture Club will hold their next meeting in Cobh Community Centre on Monday, June 9 at 8pm. It will be a work night in preparation for the Flower Festival to be held in September. Please bring your secateurs. The Cobh Flower Festival will attract anyone who has an interest in plant material and gardening, especially as it is being held following the World Show in the RDS in Dublin. This spectacular event is sponsored by a number of local industries and hotels as well as the Cobh Credit Union, town council and the Port of Cork Company.

* A garden evening at the home of Margaret and Gerard Ahern, Aherlamore, Aherla, is being held to support the Kelvin Ahern Benefit Fund on Saturday, June 7. The event is open from 2pm — 6pm with plant sale and raffle on the day. Live music from 4pm — 6pm. Refreshments served. Entry fee €5. For further details contact Margaret 087-7987775.