Gardens in Lismore Castle to last many lifetimes

Peter Dowdall visits Lismore Castle and meets Darren Topps, to hear about his vision for the historic garden.

If we’re lucky enough as gardeners, then any garden we create will be tended after our departure — whether that’s to a new home or our final exit when we shuffle off the mortal coil.

I found myself recently enjoying a tour of the beautiful gardens in Lismore Castle with Darren Topps. Darren is the head gardener there and is full of enthusiasm, knowledge and vision but is also very aware of the need to be sensitive.