Talks and Demos
The Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panelists |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 11:45-12:30 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney |
| 12:45-13:15 |
Ask the Gardener! Planting a Garden to give interest all year round |
Niall McCauley Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
| 13:30-14:15 | David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with Houseplants in just 30 minutes |
David Domoney |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gardening in Pots |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 15:15-15:45 | The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity |
Niall McCauley |
| 16:00-16:45 | Plants with Superpowers |
David Domoney |
The Garden Stage talks will be compered by 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 contemporary 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 |
10 local Floral Art Clubs present “A Garden Buffet Table Setting” Using garden plant material and flowers from local growers. Vote for your favourite! |
|
11:00-11:30 14:00-14:30 |
Flower Art Demonstrations on the theme of “Celebrations” Watch talented floral designers create beautiful arrangements inspired by celebration themes. Includes a Q&A and the chance to purchase the finished design. |
|
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. |
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
| Time | Activity | Age |
| 10:00-11:30 | Spoon Carving Using sharp knives, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Flint Knapping Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Fire Craft Sparks and fire children must be accompanied by adult (Max 10 people) |
Adult and Child |
Flower Farmers – Talk and Demo Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 and 13:30 | Seed to Vase Learn how to grow beautiful cut flowers from seed and transform them into stunning bouquets. This demo will talk you through every step, from sowing and harvesting to arranging seasonal blooms with professional flair. |
| 12:00 |
Sustainable Floristry How to create beautiful foam-free sustainable arrangements using seasonal and locally grown flowers and reusable floral mechanics. |
| 15:00 |
The Perennial Cutting Patch A talk through designing a flower bed in your garden with a mix of perennials that work well as cut flowers to bring into your home and a mix that creates a long season of blooms to choose from. |
| Throughout the day except during talks and demos. |
Family-friendly Flower Crown Activity A simple, fun, creative activity that will run several times throughout each day for kids and creatives. Have a go at decorating your own unique flower crown with a range of our blooms on a full compostable crown. |
| Throughout the day except during talks and demos. |
Family-friendly Seedling Activity Get your hands in the soil and create a mini paperpot and transplant in one of our seedlings to take home and grow on in your garden. |
The Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panelists |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 11:45-12:30 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney |
| 12:45-13:15 |
Ask the Gardener! Planting a Garden to give interest all year round |
Niall McCauley Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
| 13:30-14:15 | David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with Houseplants in just 30 minutes | David Domoney |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gardening in Pots |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 15:15-15:45 | The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity | Niall McCauley |
| 16:00-16:45 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney |
The Garden Stage talks will be compered by 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 a 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 a Viking twist! |
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
| Time | Event |
| All Day |
10 local Floral Art Clubs present “A Garden Buffet Table Setting” Using garden plant material and flowers from local growers. Vote for your favourite! |
|
11:00-11:30 14:00-14:30 |
Flower Art Demonstrations on the theme of “Celebrations” Watch talented floral designers create beautiful arrangements inspired by celebration themes. Includes a Q&A and the chance to purchase the finished design. |
|
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. |
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
| Time | Activity | Age |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Flint Knapping Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 11:30-13:30 |
Foraging Moderate Walking |
Adult and Child |
| 14:00-15:30 |
Fire Craft Sparks and fire children must be accompanied by adult (Max 10 people) |
Adult and Child |
| 14:30-17:00 |
Primitive Shelter Moderate walking, lifting and collecting natural items |
Adult and Child |
| 15:30-16:30 |
Spoon Carving Using sharp knives, maual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
Flower Farmers – Talk and Demo Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 and 15:00 |
Multiply Supply How to increase your plant population and cut flower supply through division and cuttings of perennials. |
| 12:00 |
Sustainable Floristry How to create beautiful foam-free sustainable arrangements using seasonal and locally grown flowers and reusable floral mechanics. |
| 13:30 |
The Perennial Cutting Patch A talk through designing a flower bed in your garden with a mix of perennials that work well as cut flowers to bring into your home and a mix that creates a long season of blooms to choose from. |
| Throughout the day except during talks and demos. |
Family-friendly Flower Crown Activity A simple, fun, creative activity that will run several times throughout each day for kids and creatives. Have a go at decorating your own unique flower crown with a range of our blooms on a full compostable crown. |
| Throughout the day except during talks and demos. |
Family-friendly Seedling Activity Get your hands in the soil and create a mini paperpot and transplant in one of our seedlings to take home and grow on in your garden. |
The Garden Stage
| Time | Topic | Panelists |
| 11:00-11:30 | The Basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 11:45-12:30 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney |
| 12:45-13:15 |
Ask the Gardener! Planting a Garden to give interest all year round |
Niall McCauley Paul Smyth Marie Staunton |
| 13:30-14:15 | David’s Masterclass: Become an expert with Houseplants in just 30 minutes | David Domoney |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gardening in Pots |
Marie Staunton Paul Smyth |
| 15:15-15:45 | The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity | Niall McCauley |
| 16:00-16:45 | Plants with Superpowers | David Domoney |
The Garden Stage talks will be compered by 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 |
10 local Floral Art Clubs present “A Garden Buffet Table Setting” Using garden plant material and flowers from local growers. Vote for your favourite! |
|
11:00-11:30 14:00-14:30 |
Flower Art Demonstrations on the theme of “Celebrations” Watch talented floral designers create beautiful arrangements inspired by celebration themes. Includes a Q&A and the chance to purchase the finished design. |
|
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. |
Wild Walk Bushcraft Adventures
| Time | Activity | Age |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Spoon Carving Using sharp knives, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 12:00-13:30 |
Flint Knapping Holding and cracking stone, manual dexterity required (Max 10 people) |
18 and over |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Fire Craft Sparks and fire children must be accompanied by adult (Max 10 people) |
Adult and Child |
Flower Farmers – Talk and Demo Schedule
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 |
Seed to Vase Learn how to grow beautiful cut flowers from seed and transform them into stunning bouquets. This demo will talk you through every step, from sowing and harvesting to arranging seasonal blooms with professional flair. |
| 12:00 and 15:00 |
The Perennial Cutting Patch A talk through designing a flower bed in your garden with a mix of perennials that work well as cut flowers to bring into your home and a mix that creates a long season of blooms to choose from. |
| 13:30 |
Sustainable Floristry How to create beautiful foam-free sustainable arrangements using seasonal and locally grown flowers and reusable floral mechanics. |
| Throughout the day except during talks and demos. |
Family-friendly Flower Crown Activity A simple, fun, creative activity that will run several times throughout each day for kids and creatives. Have a go at decorating your own unique flower crown with a range of our blooms on a full compostable crown. |
| Throughout the day except during talks and demos. |
Family-friendly Seedling Activity Get your hands in the soil and create a mini paperpot and transplant in one of our seedlings to take home and grow on in your garden. |