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JanuaryNew Year in Blarney
December is now behind us and as we enter 2023, I find myself looking forward to what I hope will be a great year in the gardens. The first signs…
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DecemberNovember Not So Nippy
The Autumn colour around the gardens is magnificent right now, and well worth a trip in to see. I love to walk through the arboretums and along the riverside and…
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NovemberAutumns Glorious Colours
October saw the start of autumn and the first hints of colour through the trees in the arboretums. The reds and yellows seem particularly good this year, and the lime…
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SeptemberAll Change for Autumn
September simply flew by, and autumn is on its way. I can see the colours starting to change in the trees, and cooler, dew laden mornings are becoming the norm.…
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AugustSculptures and Jellyfish
August was a very busy and interesting month for us here in the gardens. We launched this year’s sculpture trail, introduced a new pop-up garden featuring jellyfish, and harvested a…
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JuneSculptures, Roses and Honey
As we exit June, I find myself feeling very positive about the coming summer season. Our overseas visitors are starting to return in larger numbers, and the locals continue to…
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JuneAutumn shades in September
September has passed by in a flash, and autumn has definitely arrived. Over the last few days, I’m seeing cooler, misty mornings, dew-laden grass and the first colour changes amongst…
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JunePumpkins and Autumn Walks
October is one of my favourite months as it generally brings dramatic changes throughout the grounds and gardens. It’s still fairly mild though, and we are still waiting for our…
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JunePre-Christmas Madness
November passed by in a flash and I suddenly find myself heading into the festive season feeling somewhat unprepared. The Christmas madness has descended on my house, and it may…
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