Welcoming the first signs of Spring
February 1 – February 28, 2025
The delicate white and green blooms of the snowdrop peeping through the cold winter ground heralds the start of the gardening year.
Their arrival is celebrated throughout some of County Carlow’s fantastic gardens by a dedicated series of events during February.
2025 Snowdrop Month at Altamont Plant Sales
The delicate white and green blooms of the snowdrop peeping through the cold winter ground heralds the start of the gardening year. Their arrival is celebrated throughout some of County Carlow’s fantastic gardens by a dedicated series of events during February.
2025 Snowdrop Month at Arboretum’s inspirational Gardens
Arboretum’s Inspirational Gardens at the award-winning Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven has a specialist snowdrop programme for 2025. Arboretum’s founder, Rachel Doyle, created the gardens in 2010 to inspire her customers. Rachel likes to say that the snowdrops wake up the Inspirational Gardens, as they are the first to flower every year; and there is something different every month after that.
2025 Snowdrop Month at Shankill Castle
An extensive snowdrop collection is also available to view in Shankill Castle each weekend throughout the month of February. The gardens located in Paulstown, feature a spectacular range of early Spring bulbs and a carpet of snowdrops.
Snowdrop Gala 2025 at Ballykealey House
The annual Snowdrop Gala – Celebrating Snowdrops and Other Spring Treasures – at Ballykealey House, Ballon on Saturday January 25th 2025 celebrates its 14th anniversary this year and has become a firm favourite with lovers and enthusiasts of this special flower.
2025 Snowdrop Month at Huntington Castle
Snowdrop fun for all the family is on offer each weekend during Snowdrop Month at Huntington Castle, listed as one of the top six gardens to visit in Ireland’s Ancient East. These historic 17th century grounds feature a collection of snowdrops and crocuses to be enjoyed in a unique setting.