Deirdre Prince
Programme Leader of
Landscape and
Garden Design
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Autumn, the year's last,
loveliest smile.
William Cullen Bryant
I can’t believe its almost
Autumn already!
The months of May, June & July seem to have
flown by and while June was a scorcher, July had
its usual share of rain. While the flowers have
put on a show in the heat of June, the rain
washed away the petals of Papaver, Rosa and
Jasminium, so it has appeared that the flowering
season was short lived for some. Now we have the
late summer flowers of August, September and
October to look forward to, an area which is
often overlooked in garden design, but it is
just as important to think of whats in bloom for
all seasons of the year.
While it can seem like the beautiful floral
displays of the summer days are over, it is the
beginning of a new season for the garden when
the plants put on a final burst of firey colours
to show that the wow factor can be even more
dramatic in these Autumn months. Have a look at
the plant of the month link to see what’s
looking its best during these months.
We have lots of upcoming garden shows and events
to inspire, check out the events link. As usual
there are lots of useful websites and books that
will help you in your studies or inspire you to
take a course in garden design! If you get a
chance, you must go to the national Botanic
Gardens in Dublin as the herbaceous borders are
spectacular and are a must see.
In our events link, I have included a number of
lectures/shows which should help you in your
studies as a Landscape and Garden Designer. If
you are not already a student, you may find your
inspiration to pursue a career in this area by
attending some of these events. I wish you all
the best in your studies.
Best Regards,
Deirdre
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