Appreciating Nature, all around You!
At this time, when we’re all stuck at home for most of the day, what we’ll really benefit from is getting out into nature to enjoy the fresh air and the wildlife that’s all around us; whether that’s in our our gardens or during our daily...
Gardens in April – Biodiversity in Action
It’s the start of April in Ireland and spring is really springing. Lots of colour is appearing in the garden. Rosemary should be in full bloom now and attracting bumblebees. Also out are the beautiful blue forget-me-nots, loved by bees and other insects. You’ll also...
National Botanic Gardens Kids’ Crossword
Have a go at our National Botanic Gardens Easter crossword—for kids! It’s lots of fun. You’ll find a lot of clues related to plants and nature. Download and print: Botanic Gardens Children’s Easter Crossword (pdf file)
Rhododendron ‘Thomas Acton’ registered with the RHS, March 2020
Very early in the 1860s, some rhododendron seedlings arrived at Kilmacurragh, sent to Thomas Acton by Dr David Moore, Curator of the National (then Royal) Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. The seedlings were a result of a cross between two of Joseph Hooker’s Sikkim...