Events

Saturday 10 October 2026. Join Robert and Hester for a practical day dedicated to the art of pruning. The event will begin with a talk...

Friday 31 July 2026. As part of Carlow Garden Festival, Altamont Plants are hosting talks by renowned gardeners, Tom Brown and Jack Aldridge.

Saturday 20 June 2026. Join Robert for a special visit to the private garden of Angela Moylan O’Reilly, located between Bennettsbridge & Thomastown, Co....

Saturday 13 June 2026, 11.30am - 12.30pm. Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener at Ardgillan Castle, Co. Dublin will share her expert knowledge on growing, caring...

Thursday 28 May 2026, 11.30am - 12.30pm. Irish Actor Rachel Pilkington explores some of the ways in which the Arts and creativity can bring...

Saturday 9 May 2026, 11.30am - 1.30pm. Hester Forde will demonstrate how to transform any corner of your garden with beautifully planted containers. A...

Saturday 11 April 2026, 11.30am - 1.30pm. Des Doyle will explore his garden throughout the gardening year. Each season will be introduced by a...

Saturday 14 March 2026, 11.30am - 1.00pm. Mary Keenan will guide you through some key tasks to refresh your garden after winter and prepare...

Saturday 21th February 2026, 11.30am-1.30pm. Join Robert and Rosie Maye at Altamont Plants for an enjoyable, informative and practical morning devoted to Snowdrops and...

Saturday 24th January 2026. In its 15th year and is now firmly established as one of the highlights of the Irish Horticultural calendar. The event brings...

Sunday 12 October 2025, 1pm - 1.45pm. Join Dave for a wonderful and fascinating talk on the life and times of a Bulb Farm....

Sunday 12 October 2025, 11am - 12pm. Hester will be providing practical advice and creative ideas for planting bulbs in beds and containers.  In...