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Cork Alpine and Hardy Plants Society present a talk by Val Bourne, the award-winning garden writer, last year’s “Journalist of the Year” at the UK Garden Media Guild Awards; photographer; lecturer and columnist for the Telegraph newspaper, on Thursday, Feb 26.

Val will discuss: “Snowdrops in the right place”. The event will be held in the Lavanagh Centre, Ballintemple at 8pm and bulbs will be offered for sale. All welcome.

Blarney & District Garden & Flower Club will host a gardening talk by Alan from The Secret Garden, Newmarket, Co Cork on Thurs Feb 26 in Whitechurch Hall at 8pm. Everyone welcome.