Welcome to Buds & Blossoms, Laois Garden Festival
From top gardening speakers and leading plant specialists, to local food producers and entertainment zone, it’s all here. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear some of Ireland’s leading gardening experts – one day, one venue.
SPEAKERS 2019
Kevin Hughes (Ecologist and Plantsman)
John Anderson (Windsor Great Park)
Dermot O’Neill (Ireland’s Favourite Gardener)
Laois Garden Trail 2019
Saturday, 8th June, 2019
As part of the weekend of festivities, top gardens throughout Laois will open their doors and give guided tours and workshops.
Dunmore Country School
Emo Court
Heywood Gardens
Castle Durrow
Fruitlawn Garden
Gash Gardens
Gortnalee Gardens
Dove Sensory Garden
Selous Lodge Garden
Clonohill Garden
Ballintubbert Gardens
LOCATION
Spink Community Grounds is situated 5km east of Abbeyleix on the R430 road to Carlow. Travel time from a selection of locations:
Portlaoise – 15 minutes
Carlow – 25 minutes
Kilkenny – 35 minutes
Dublin – 70 minutes
Tullamore – 50 minutes
Newbridge – 40 minutes
Thurles – 40 minutes
Limerick – 75 minutes
Waterford – 75 minutes
Cork – 95 minutes