The Garden Stage

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The stage is set at this year’s Garden Show Ireland for an exciting mix of interactive talks and discussions with our well known garden experts.

Hosted by presenter Pamela Ballantine MBE, Garden Show Ireland show Ambassador David Domoney will be giving his own take the marvels of plants and their unique abilities to amaze and inspire us.

Plantsman Paul Smyth and horticulturist Marie Staunton along with Niall McCauley  will host demos with advice and ‘how to’ discussions and they’ll be up for answering all your queries.

Friday 13 June

11.00-11.30

The basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch
Paul Smyth & Marie Staunton
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

11.45-12.30

Plants with Superpowers- Inspiring plants with amazing abilities which you can grow in your own home & garden
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

12.45pm-13.15

Ask the Gardener!
Planting a Garden to give interest all year round

Niall McCauley, Paul Smyth, Marie Staunton
Discussion & Q&A compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE

13.30-14.15

Davids Masterclass: You will become an expert with houseplants in just 30 minutes
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

14.30-15.00

Gardening in Pots – How to make pots & planters the main feature in small spaces 
Paul Smyth & Marie Staunton
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

15.15-15.45

The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity
Niall McCauley
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

16.00-16.45

Plants with Superpowers- Inspiring plants with amazing abilities which you can grow in your own home & garden
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

Saturday 14 June

11.00-11.30

The basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch
Paul Smyth & Marie Staunton
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

11.45-12.30

Plants with Superpowers- Inspiring plants with amazing abilities which you can grow in your own home & garden
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

12.45-13.15

Ask the Gardener!
Planting a Garden to give interest all year round
Niall McCauley, Paul Smyth, Marie Staunton
Discussion & Q&A compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE

13.30-14.15

Davids Masterclass: You will become an expert with houseplants in just 30 minutes
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

14.30-15.00

Gardening in Pots – How to make pots & planters the main feature in small spaces 
Paul Smyth & Marie Staunton
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

15.15-15.45

The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity
Niall McCauley
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

16.00-16.45

Plants with Superpowers- Inspiring plants with amazing abilities which you can grow in your own home & garden
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

Sunday 15 June

11.00-11.30

The basics of Gardening – how to develop a garden from scratch
Paul Smyth & Marie Staunton
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

11.45-12.30

Plants with Superpowers- Inspiring plants with amazing abilities which you can grow in your own home & garden
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

12.45-13.15

Ask the Gardener!
Planting a Garden to give interest all year round
Niall McCauley, Paul Smyth, Marie Staunton
Discussion & Q&A compered by Pamela Ballantine MBE

13.30-14.15

Davids Masterclass: You will become an expert with houseplants in just 30 minutes
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A

14.30-15.00

Gardening in Pots – How to make pots & planters the main feature in small spaces 
Paul Smyth & Marie Staunton
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

15.15-15.45

The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity
Niall McCauley
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE

16.00-16.45

Plants with Superpowers- Inspiring plants with amazing abilities which you can grow in your own home & garden
David Domoney
Introduced by Pamela Ballantine MBE followed by Q&A