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...
National Botanic Gardens Crossword
Have a go at our National Botanic Gardens crossword. You’ll find a lot of clues related to plants and nature. There is one puzzle and a choice of simple or cryptic clues. Download and print: Botanic Gardens Crossword v1 (pdf file) Find the solution here: Botanic...
Spring Nature Hunt: Activity Sheet for Kids
(Now also: as Gaeilge) We’ve created a Spring-Themed Nature Hunt to help you and your kids to engage with the outdoors. There is no need for you to go anywhere crowded for this, as you should be able to find most of these things in your own garden or local green...
Bird Bingo! Activity Sheet
(Now also as Gaeilge!) Our garden birds are busy building nests and preparing for their young at the moment. What birds can you spot in your own garden or out your window? If you don’t have a home printer don’t worry, you can still play. Just follow the directions in...