Aidan Walsh Landscaping

7-Spot Ladybird is one of our 20 species.

This is our most common and widespread species of ladybird and is found throughout a range of habitats, including gardens, where it feeds on aphids.

Share your sightings using below and submit your records here: https://records.biodiversityireland.ie/record/backyard-biodiversity #7/53.455/-8.016

Inspirational gardens at Lismore Castle

Even if the sun doesn't shine, we'll grow our own - this week, we're sowing sunflowers! Our Kids Drop-By Activities now take place on both Tuesdays and Sundays throughout July and August!

Free of charge and no booking required, drop-bys take place rain or shine at 11.00am-12.00pm and 3.30-4.30pm, and are suitable for children aged 4-12 - children must bring their own grown-up!

Gardens are our sanctuaries, they help us to feel safe & happier. Lowering stress-hormones & providing us with a sense of reward ~ seeing things we planted come to life & creating a space for wildlife. No longer does gardening need to be a chore, but rather an investment into our health & well-being. 🌱🦋🥀🐝🌻🐞🐾🌼🐌🌿🐛🌺.

Irish Seed Savers Home Learn more about our mission Come Visit Us Seeds The seeds grown on our farm, in Co Clare, are rare open-pollinated heirloom varieties and certified organic. Our mission is to conserve and distribute these wonderful

The tree of Tule in Oaxaca, Mexico, is the tree with the largest trunk diameter in the world. It's circumference reaches almost 60 meters and has a height of 42 meters. It's approximate age is 2,000 years.

Photo: Ernesto Murguia

If you're looking for inspiration and calm visit Birr Castle and Gardens

Don't Mow, Let it Grow! - Irish Wildlife Trust Take Action for Wildlife: Don’t mow, let it grow!     1. Protect our dandelions. Hold off with that first cut of grass till late April to allow dandelions feed the bees until other flowers come into bloom. 2. When you do start cutting the grass manage your lawn in a nature friendly manner cuttin...

The An Comhairle Crann along with Coillte are once again delighted to launch 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 here at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin on Sunday 20 March at 2pm.

The event will be marked by a talk given by the esteemed Thomas Pakenham, historian and arborist – ‘Talking Trees with Thomas Pakenham’. Booking is essential for this event: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-of-national-tree-week-2022-tickets-295864517737?fbclid=IwAR0f9GSF0KR5rCFSUl2ydL7CTPjW9HEtWv5hOXAq8BH-8ZSWEoixqT4mJx4

Commemorating the event, a tree will be planted on the garden grounds by Mr Pakenham.

Pictured: 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘟 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘢 (Chinese magnolia)

Flowers of 𝘗𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢 'Nigra' (family Rosaceae), thawing out, Cherry Class

🌳 National Tree Week is coming🌲

Did you know that we offer free guided tours for schools throughout the year? With such a wealth of plants in our collection, tours can be adapted to suit all ages from 1st class up. Popular topics on tour this time of year are the signs of spring, tropical plants, biodiversity, and of course trees.

To book a tour call (01) 804 0319/ 857 0909 or email [email protected]

Find out more about National Tree Week here: https://www.treecouncil.ie/nationaltreeweek
An Comhairle Crann OPW - Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland