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

The ISNA was established to represent the smaller, specialised nurseries in Ireland and these nurseries offer a wide variety of plants, services and advice. Most of the stock produced is propagated by members or sourced from other artisan producers. The group offer a wide selection of plants ranging from the more common species to the rare and obscure cultivars not normally found in the bigger retail outlets in Ireland. Well known gardening expert Brian Cross will be on site from 11.30am to 2.30p.m. to give suggestions on autumn planting combinations and advice on gardening matters. The Fair will run from 11.00am to 4.00pm and catering facilities will be available in Fota House and on-site throughout the day. Admission €5 includes parking. Conducted tours of the newly restored Frameyard at Fota House will also be available in the afternoon at a cost of €5.00.

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club will have Clare and Donal Coughlan to talk on ‘The Tranquil Garden’ and a ‘Stress Free Endeavour’ at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, September 3 at: 8pm. Admission: Non-Members €10; Members: €5. Queries to [phone] or [phone]