February
Feburary 27th - Rose Garden at UCD, Annual Rose Pruning demonstration at 2.30pm bring secateurs. For details contact Tel/Fax 01 668 4358 Email: info@rhsi.ie
March
March 6th - Grow your own - a modern approach to Fruit & Veg.
Seminar organised by the RHSI, at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin 9. Speakers: Helen Dillon (born again vegetable grower), Klaus Laitenberger (ex Organic Centre, Co. Leitrim), and Peter Meleady (walled garden at the Botanic Gardens). 10am to 4pm. €65 including lunch. Booking through Caroline at info@rhsi.ie
March 7th - 13th - National Tree week. National tree week will take place this year from 7th-13th on March. The theme is 'Twenty Ten' - Plant again'. The aim of the national tree week is to raise awareness about trees and encourage local communities and local authorities to participate in over 300 events which will take place around the country during the week.
April
April 16th - 18th - RHS Show Cardiff. The Malvern Spring garden show offers innovative, inspirational and creative ideas. From stunning show gardens to a spectacular floral marquee. For more information : www.rhs.org.uk
May
May 9th- Rare & special plant fair. The rare & special plant fair was established to ensure that the gardening public has an opportunity to purchase rare , unusual and special plants at reasonable prices. The 10th annual rare & special plant fair will be held at Castletown House & Parklands Co. Kildare. For more information www.rareandspecialplantfair.com
May 25th - 29th - Chelsea Flower Show - The world's most famous show is a celebration of the highest quality horticulture and is a feast for your imagination. For more information www.rhs.co.uk
June
June 3-7th Bloom - Come and see us at Bloom in the Park!. Bloom 2010 runs from Thursday the 3rd of June to Monday the 7th of June 2010 in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. For more information: www.bloominthepark.com
June 21st - 25st Show Tatton park. Set in one of Cheshire's gardens of distinction, RHS show Tatton park is known for its friendly atomsphere and explodes with dazzling Summer colours and bright ideas. For more information: www.rhs.org.uk
July
ALCI Monthly Meeting - 8.00 p.m.
Roadstone Group Sports Club, Kingswood, Clondalkin, D. 22.
September
7th - 9th September
IOG SALTEX
Windsor Racecourse
20th - 22nd September
GLEE
NEC, Birmingham
October
Saturday 16th
ALCI AGM (afternoon)
ALCI Awards Night
Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down.