News from the National Botanic Gardens | Irish Botany News | Research Projects | Kilmacurragh News
This is a round up of news stories from the National Botanic Gardens. We also run an Irish Botany News page, a Research Projects page and news from the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh.
Gardening Shorts from the Children’s Garden: Sow Calendula Seeds for National Plant a Flower Day
March 12th is National Plant a Flower Day! Join Ciara as she shows us how to sow calendula seeds in milk cartons. Click on the photo below to view the video.
Paper Plants: How to make a paper maranta
The second in our paper plants series. How to make a paper maranta! To make this lovely colourful paper maranta you will need: Paper Colours Scissors Tape Brown paper packaging A pot, tin or yoghurt carton. Click on the photo below to view the video.
An Introduction to the Spring Flowering Plants Project – online talk with Oisín Duffy
This live talk took place on 10 March 2021 Discover how you can become a Citizen Scientist by recording spring flowers, with Oisín Duffy. The Spring Flowering Plants Project is seeking records for 20 easily identifiable wildflowers. Find out how you can take part...
Ireland’s Oceanic Flora: Tales of mosses, liverworts and ferns from the Tropics and the Himalaya – online talk with Rory Hodd
This live talk took place on 03 March 2021 Thanks to its position on the edge of the Atlantic, Ireland has perfect conditions for the growth of a very rich, lush mix of mosses, liverworts and ferns which, within Europe, only grow along the humid oceanic fringe. Many...
Gardening Shorts from the Children’s Garden: how to plant broad beans in newspaper pots
Ciara demonstrates how to plant broad bean seeds in eco friendly newspaper pots. Things you will need: broad bean seeds, compost, newspaper or similar paper glass jar. Click on the photo below to view the video.
Paper Plants: How to make a paper spider plant
The first in a series of perfect paper plants! This video will show you how to make a paper spider plant. You will need white paper, colours, scissors, tape, brown paper packaging and a tin can or a pot. Click on the photo below to view the video.
The JFK Arboretum – online talk with Gary Mentanko
This live talk took place on 24 February 2021, on Crowdcast. The John F. Kennedy Arboretum in Wexford, Ireland, has a plant collection of presidential proportions. Covering over 600 acres, it contains 4,500 types of trees and shrubs from temperate regions...
How to forage for and make Wild Garlic Pesto
Spring is the perfect time to collect Wild Garlic. Join Harry and Ciara as they go foraging and make wild garlic pesto. Click on the photo below to view the video.
Plants and the Pandemic – online talk with Dr Noeleen Smyth
This live talk took place on 10 February 2021, on Crowdcast. With thanks to Dr Noeleen Smyth. The alarming loss of forests and other wild habitats globally has caused worldwide concern but for many of us this may not have registered as an impact that has anything to...
Kids’ Trail: Hello Spring!
Visiting the Botanic Gardens and looking for an activity for the kids? Check out this brand new trail and discover the joys of spring. When printing, please print on both sides of the page and then you can fold it into a neat little booklet. Click on this link to see...
Gardening Shorts from the Children’s Garden
See more videos on our YouTube channel » How to Plant Broad Beans in Newspaper PotsCiara demonstrates how to plant broad bean seeds in eco friendly newspaper pots. Things you will need: broad bean seeds, compost, newspaper or similar paper, glass...
How to Make a St Brigid’s Cross
See how to make a traditional St Brigid's Cross using reeds. If you don't have access to reeds you can use alternatives such as willow, straw or paper! Ciara also discusses the pagan origins of Brigid's Day/Imbolg (1st February). See more videos on our YouTube channel...