Gardening legend joins local horticulturists for garden event in Laois

One of Ireland's most well-known gardeners, Diarmuid Gavin, will be alongside local horticulturists giving expert advice at a number of gardening events taking place in Laois soon.

Tirlán CountryLife stores are inviting gardeners of all ages and levels of experience to attend a series of free spring gardening events at their stores nationwide, including in Laois.

They have teamed up with well-known gardener Diarmuid Gavin to launch the initiative which will guide people on how to make the most of outdoor spaces coming into the summer.

Whether you are nurturing a large garden, updating a small back yard or want to make the most of a balcony, the events will offer practical advice, seasonal inspiration and expert tips to help gardens thrive this spring and summer.

The spring gardening series gets underway at Tirlán CountryLife in Athboy, County Laois on Saturday, April 11. Diarmuid Gavin will appear alongside well-known garden designer Leonie Cornelius in a Q&A at this exciting event.

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Tirlán CountryLife Mountmellick will also host its own free customer event in May with horticulture expert Geraldine Palmer.

Local horticulturists will lead the events taking place in Mountmellick and will be on hand to answer all your gardening related questions. They will also share advice on mowing the lawn, when to mow and when not to mow, while demonstrating the new Segway Navimow mowers.

Geraldine Palmer, horticulture expert at Tirlán CountryLife Mountmellick, said: "This is the perfect time of year to get out into the garden and prepare for the months ahead. Gardening is hugely rewarding, and we are looking forward to welcoming people in, answering their questions and helping them get the most from their space. We’ll look forward to meeting you in store!"

Also commenting about the upcoming events, Diarmuid Gavin said: "The more accessible good gardening advice is, the better. Often people just need a bit of confidence and some simple guidance on what plants suit what conditions. That can be the difference between feeling unsure and really enjoying your garden.

"A balcony full of pots, a small patch of grass or a large garden all have huge potential. With a bit of know-how, any space can become somewhere lovely to spend time. These events, with Tirlán CountryLife horticulture experts, are a great chance for people to pick up practical tips, whether they are just starting out or looking for more specialist advice."

Everyone is welcome to join these events which are completely free of charge.