Talks and Demos
The Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panels | Compere |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch | Marie Staunton
Paul Smyth |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 11:45-12:30 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 12:45-13:15 | Ask the Gardener!
Planting a Garden to give interest all year round |
Niall McCauley
Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 13:30-14:15 | David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with Houseplants in just 30 minutes | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gardening in Pots | Marie Staunton
Paul Smyth |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 15:15-15:45 | The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity | Niall McCauley | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 16:00-16:45 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
Craft NI Craft Village
| Time | Tent 1 | Tent 2 | Garden Central |
| Morning | Ulster Woodturners
See what’s possible to make in this popular hobby |
Joel Smyth, Jeweller
Watch local silversmith Joel at work making beautiful jewellery |
Stephen Ryan, Green Woodwork Ireland
Wood turning on a traditional pole lathe |
| Afternoon | Ulster Woodturners
See what’s possible to make in this popular hobby |
Redsmiths Forge
Coppersmiths Matthew and Caron creating in this beautiful metal |
Stephen Ryan, Green Woodwork Ireland
Wood turning on a traditional pole lathe |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | Event |
| All Day | ‘A Garden Buffet Table Setting’
10 Clubs from throughout Northern Ireland staging a floral design |
| 11:00-11:30
14:00-14:30 |
Flower Arranging Demonstrations
On the Theme of Celebrations |
| 12:30-13:00
15:30-16:00 |
Flower Art Workshops
Have Fun with flowers, following instruction on how to make your own Foral Adornment. Max 15 people per session. |
The Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panels | Compere |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch | Marie Staunton
Paul Smyth |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 11:45-12:30 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 12:45-13:15 | Ask the Gardener!
Planting a Garden to give interest all year round |
Niall McCauley
Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 13:30-14:15 | David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with Houseplants in just 30 minutes | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gardening in Pots | Marie Staunton
Paul Smyth |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 15:15-15:45 | The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity | Niall McCauley | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 16:00-16:45 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
Craft NI Craft Village
| Time | Tent 1 | Tent 2 | Garden Central |
| Morning | Ulster Woodturners
See what’s possible to make in this popular hobby |
Ulster Guild Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
The intricate art of turning raw fibres into beautiful textiles |
Hodmmimir Woodcraft
Traditional word turning with Viking twist! |
| Afternoon | Ulster Woodturners
See what’s possible to make in this popular hobby |
Ulster Guild Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
The intricate art of turning raw fibres into beautiful textiles |
Hodmmimir Woodcraft
Traditional word turning with Viking twist! |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | Event |
| All Day | ‘A Garden Buffet Table Setting’
10 Clubs from throughout Northern Ireland staging a floral design |
| 11:00-11:30
14:00-14:30 |
Flower Arranging Demonstrations
On the Theme of Celebrations |
| 12:30-13:00
15:30-16:00 |
Flower Art Workshops
Have Fun with flowers, following instruction on how to make your own Foral Adornment. Max 15 people per session. |
The Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panels | Compere |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch | Marie Staunton
Paul Smyth |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 11:45-12:30 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 12:45-13:15 | Ask the Gardener!
Planting a Garden to give interest all year round |
Niall McCauley
Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 13:30-14:15 | David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with Houseplants in just 30 minutes | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gardening in Pots | Marie Staunton
Paul Smyth |
Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 15:15-15:45 | The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity | Niall McCauley | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
| 16:00-16:45 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney | Pamela Ballantine MBE |
Craft NI Craft Village
| Time | Tent 1 | Tent 2 |
| Morning | Ulster Woodturners
See what’s possible to make in this popular hobby |
Simply Spun
Discover the beauty of traditional weaving crafts with Rosemary |
| Afternoon | Ulster Woodturners
See what’s possible to make in this popular hobby |
Simply Spun
Discover the beauty of traditional weaving crafts with Rosemary |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | Event |
| All Day | ‘A Garden Buffet Table Setting’
10 Clubs from throughout Northern Ireland staging a floral design |
| 11:00-11:30
14:00-14:30 |
Flower Arranging Demonstrations
On the Theme of Celebrations |
| 12:30-13:00
15:30-16:00 |
Flower Art Workshops
Have Fun with flowers, following instruction on how to make your own Foral Adornment. Max 15 people per session. |