Waterford Garden Plant Society
Waterford Garden Plant Society
About Waterford Garden Plant Society
This Waterford garden club was founded in 1984 by a group of gardening enthusiasts who wished to share their interest & promote gardening. Affiliated to the Royal Horticulture Society of Ireland.
Our symbol is the Fennessy’s Oak, which is a very rare tree species and has a long association with Waterford.
Events 2025
KILMOKEA GARDEN SPRING TOUR
Saturday, April 26th
Discover Kilmokea Garden's spring blooms with a guided tour, followed by tea and scones in the conservatory. Limited to 50 guests.
GARDENS OF KENT AND WISLEY TRIP
Monday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 8th
Travel from Waterford Quay to explore famed gardens in Wales and England, including accommodations and meals.
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Cost: Sharing €1160. Single €1460
ARDGILLAN CASTLE COACH TRIP
Saturday, July 5th
Visit Ardgillan Castle for a garden tour and castle walkthrough, with a stop at Ardán Garden in Howth.
BEECHDALE AND TOMBRICK
GARDEN TOUR
Saturday, August 9th
Morning tea at Beechdale's Wildflower café, followed by a scenic drive and tour of Tombrick Garden.
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday, May 24th
Enjoy coffee and cake with fellow garden enthusiasts at Abbey Road Gardens. Donations support St. Vincent de Paul Society.
ABBEYSIDE AND SALTERBRIDGE
GARDEN VISITS
Saturday, June 21st
Tour the tasteful seaside garden at Meadowlands, followed by a visit to the expansive Salterbridge garden.
MAURA O'NEILL'S GARDEN VISIT
Thursday, July 17th
An evening visit to Maura O'Neill's garden in Slievecorragh for garden enthusiasts.
HEYWOOD AND FRUITLAWN GARDENS COACH OUTING
Saturday, September 6th
Explore the historic Heywood Garden, enjoy a full lunch at Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, and finish at Fruitlawn Garden for tea and plant shopping.
Cost €75.
Winter Lectures
Starting time 7.30pm at St. Benildus Parish Hall, Newtown X91 W659
Wednesday October 1st
Waterford gardener and member Paddy Tobin, 35 years as the undergardener.
Sunday December 14th
Our Annual Christmas Lunch
Christmas lunch at Faithlegg House Hotel. 12:30pm Mulled wine reception followed by seasonal lunch. €45 per member plus €5 extra insurance for non-members. Bookings at October and November lectures.
Wednesday February 4th 2026
Olga Williamson, Beechdale Garden Centre “Spring Shrubs and Summer Bulbs” Olga will bring plants and bulbs.
Wednesday April 1st 2026
Harry Deacon, Coolaught Garden Centre, “Old Favourites and New Stars.” Harry will bring plants to sell.
Wednesday November 5th
Lee Behegan, gardener at Lismore Castle will speak about his time at Chanticleer Gardens, USA.
Wednesday January 14th 2026
Our AGM. Please give us feedback on how we are doing. Followed by Noel Gillece, Butterfield House Garden “Spring forward”.
Wednesday March 4th 2026
Ian McDonald, Gorey, “Starting a Small Garden.”
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Yearly Membership Subscription:
€30 per person or €50 per family