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The Garden in Autumn Weekend - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September
Join Altamont Plants for a special weekend celebrating one of the most rewarding seasons in the gardening year. They have 2 fabulous talks with a Bulb Sale by Esker Farm Daffodils on Saturday from 1.30pm and on Sunday from 11am -4pm. (Bulb Sale open to all)
Saturday 26th September: ‘Future Gardens – Exciting opportunities in a changing climate’ with Des Doyle
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Corona North Gardening Room, Altamont Plants
Our climate is changing before our eyes: wetter winters, shorter springs and hotter summers. What does this mean for gardeners? Join Des Doyle for an exploration of the impacts of climate change on gardening, how we can adjust our gardening practices, what to grow and what not to grow. You will leave with a good overview of best practice for future proofing your garden and with a great list of plants that will generate interest in challenging years ahead.
Des Doyle is a self taught gardener, garden speaker and garden designer. He is the author of 'Growing Beauty' (2024) and has a particular interest in marrying classic garden styles with new and innovative plants. His gravel garden in Co. Kilkenny was the first large scale gravel garden in Ireland and has proved to be resilient and innovative almost 8 years after its construction. An essential talk for gardeners who want to work with climate friendly plants.
Sunday 27th September: ‘The Joys of an Autumn Garden’ with Paul & Sharron Cutler
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Corona North Gardening Room, Altamont Plants
Join Paul & Sharron Cutler for a fascinating talk exploring the beauty of the garden in Autumn. Drawing on his many years of experience as Head Gardener at Altamont, Paul will share with Sharron their favourite Autumn plants and trees as well as providing advice on the bulbs that should be planted during these months to ensure a wonderful Spring display. A must for anyone who loves gardening and wants to make the most of the Autumn garden.
Pricing: €30.00 per talk (refreshments and a light lunch included)
Contact Altamont Plants for further details by phone 087-9822135, email
sales@altamontplants.com or visit their website at altamontplants.com
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The Walled Café at Altamont Plants offers a cosy spot to enjoy light snacks, homemade cakes, and freshly brewed tea and coffee. Brought to you by Sugar & Spice Bakery Bunclody, it is set within a charming historic walled garden – the perfect place to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Whether you're enjoying a leisurely afternoon or simply taking a break after exploring the beautiful Altamont Gardens and Altamont Plants, the Walled Café offers a warm and inviting space to relax and enjoy some of the finest local flavours.
Open end of January to October daily 10.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. and weekends, weather permitting in November and December.
📍 Altamont Walled Garden, Altamont Gardens, Ballon, Co. Carlow, R93 N882
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🎬 As the weather begins to change, there's no better excuse to sit back, relax and enjoy a fantastic Cinema Night at VISUAL Carlow
On Thursday 3rd September at 7.30pm watch:
Blue Heron (2025) - Vancouver Island in the 1990s. Eight-year-old Sasha struggles to make sense of her older brother’s escalating behaviour. A mystery she revisits as an adult through a deeply personal filmmaking project.
This extraordinary film from Canadian filmmaker Sophy Romvari is a quietly devastating reckoning with a family’s traumatic past. Using several inventive structural and narrative devices, Blue Heron emerges as one of the most accomplished and moving feature debuts of recent times.
2025 | 91 mins | Canada, Hungary | 12A
English and Hungarian language with English subtitles
Tickets only €7, can be purchased online at www.visualcarlow.ie, in person or over the phone at Box Office.
VISUAL Carlow is supported by Carlow County Council
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