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From the Back Garden to Gold Medals with Rosy Hardy
Tullow, Co. Carlow
1 August 2025
Join RHS Vice-President Rosy Hardy for an entertaining talk in which she shares how selling plants from her back garden blossomed into the creation of Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants, now one of Britain’s leading specialist nurseries.

This session offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of horticulture, from nurturing perennials to preparing award-winning displays for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. With an astonishing 24 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals to her name, Rosy will reveal the challenges, triumphs and teamwork behind every show garden.

From choosing the right plants for your conditions to achieving long-lasting colour and structure, Rosy’s advice is rooted in years of hands-on experience and a deep passion for perennials. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your garden to the next level, this is a chance to learn from one of the most knowledgeable and approachable voices in UK gardening.

Event details
Dates
1 August 2025
Time
Start 11:30End 13:00
Price
20
Contact details
Altamont Plants, Altamont, Kilbride, Co. Carlow, R93 N882, Ireland
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Free things to doAltamont Gardens

The Altamont Gardens, regarded as the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown, lie in County Carlow. The romantic 16-hectare estate, not far from Tullow, features a mix of native and exotic plants and makes a great destination for a family outing.

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