Garden Digest: Events to help you boost the room outside
Open Gardens Summer 2026 takes place at the garden of John and Hilary Terry, Seanabea Cottage, Ballyshane, Cloyne, Co Cork, on June 14. Picture: iStock
Cobh Flower and Horticulture Club will hold its next meeting on June 8 in Cobh (Great Island) Community Centre, P24WP82. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm sharp start. A floral demonstration will be given by Tricia Murphy entitled “Summer Joy”. Visitors welcome. Admission, €10.
Youghal Flower & Garden Club hosts its annual garden outing at 10am on June 13, to Margaret Naughton’s gardens, followed by dinner at The Elm Tree. Visitors welcome.
Join Annes Grove Botanical Walk at Annes Grove House & Gardens, Castletownroche, Co Cork, on June 13 at 11am. Join the Irish Garden Plant Society (IGPS) for a guided social walk through these spectacular historic gardens. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Open Gardens Summer 2026 takes place at the garden of John and Hilary Terry, Seanabea Cottage, Ballyshane, Cloyne, Co Cork, P25E658, on June 14 from 2-6pm. Event in aid of Marymount and Brighter Communities Worldwide.
Cork Flower Club is looking forward to welcoming Mary Keogh on June 16 at Douglas GAA Club, T12N2TH. The title of her demonstration is “Summertime”. Visitors welcome, €5. Refreshments will be served.
Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club hosts its summer lunch at Ballymaloe House on June 17 at 10am. Members only.
Kanturk Flower and Garden Club will host its annual summer outing on June 21 visiting gardens In Tipperary — Suir View Garden; The Secret Garden; and Kilmacomma Garden — as well as a visit to Clonmel Garden Centre and evening meal at Raheen House Hotel. All welcome. Contact Bridget on 087-9086904 or Marie at The Sports Shop Kanturk to book your place.
The Cork Summer Show has been a must-see event in Cork for over 200 years, bringing together the very best of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun. The 2026 show promises over 800 classes in action over two days on June 20 and 21 at the Curaheen Showgrounds, Cork. Corksummershow.com
Paint outdoors in the historic gardens at Annes Grove House & Gardens, Castletownroche, Co Cork, on June 27, 8.30am-5pm. The event features an on-easel exhibition and prizes of up to €500. Entry, €25. Register at Eventbrite.
On Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, Innishannon will again host Gardens and Galleries when local gardeners open their gates to the public and artists and crafts people display their creations in the Parish Hall and around the village in local cafes and pubs. Come to the Parish Hall where you can pick up a map and ticket for just €10 and off you go. Visit a riverside garden, a hillside garden, a farm garden, housing estate garden, adjacent gardens, a grow your own garden, a village garden and a community garden.
Discover the weekly gardening club at Stonewall Gardens, Carrigaline, every Saturday morning. Get your hands dirty with planting, pruning, and expert advice. The €12.50 fee includes seeds, compost, tools, and tea/coffee. Book via Eventbrite.
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