Garden notes: Lots to do all over Cork in the coming week

- Macroom Flower & Garden Club hosts a floral demonstration with Helen Cusack AOIFA entitled ‘Hidden Gems of Autumn including ideas for wedding flowers’ on Thursday, September 12, at Coolcower House, at 8pm. New members and visitors welcome. Plant sales, table and club competitions. Further details 087-982 1708.

- National Flower Festival ‘Splendour in Flowers and Stone’ takes place at St Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, on Saturday, September 28, 11am-5pm and Sunday, September 29, 1pm-4.30pm. Concert featuring Amanda Neri on September 28 in St Colman’s Cathedral at 8pm. Concert tickets €15, available on the night or pre book with Margaret 087-798 7775 or Noreen 086-364 2564. Supporting Pieta House.