Festival of Gardens and Nature

two-day celebration crafted by garden designers Catherine FitzGerald and Minnie Preston, this festival brings together gardening, nature, sustainability, food, and art in the stunning Arts & Crafts grounds of Ballintubbert ballintubbert.com+13festivalofgardensandnature.com+13festivalofgardensandnature.com+13. It’s described as “Electric Picnic meets Gardener’s World,” offering an inspiring mix of expert talks, hands-on workshops, garden tours, foraging sessions, organic cooking demos, artisanal food stalls, plant and tool vendors, and live music .

Highlights:

• 🌿 Talks from top international and Irish experts on biodiversity, fungi, soil health, floral design, urban greening, rewilding, and more

• 🛠 “How‑To” stage with practical demos: composting, willow weaving, indoor plant care

• 🚶 Guided tours, foraging walks, art demos, live music by Johnny Flynn

• 🌱 Marketplace featuring plants, tools, books, garden crafts & food trucks howbertandmays.ielaois-nationalist.ie

Tickets: €110 (Sat), €70 (Sun), €165 (weekend)

Why attend:
Ideal for gardeners, nature lovers, families, and anyone passionate about sustainable, beautiful landscapes. It’s an intimate, relaxed yet intellectually stimulating festival designed to deepen our connection with the garden and the natural world .