The Howth & Sutton Horticultural Sociey's Autumn Show & Plant Sale
Saturday 4th September 2010 2.30 to 4.30 pm

St Nessan’s Community School, Moyclare Road, off Warrenhouse Road, Baldoyle
Books and Refreshments for sale

Admission €2, Members free Children (with adult) free
Wheelchair access

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Interview with David and Janet Jeffrey
"Since 1970, Janet and David have lived on their quarter acre plot in Howth, 300 feet above sea level and less than half a mile from the shore. Originally pastureland with shallow, acid and stony soil, it presented a blank canvas for development into a garden."

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VALUE-ADDED IN AFRICA -Products that Build Communities
Value Added in Africa is a new Irish fair trade organisation started in Howth. It supports African producers by marketing their products in Ireland. Please hava a look at their site!

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An interview with Percy Lovegrove
"Percy lives on a large site overlooking Dublin bay. The south west facing front garden sports an immaculately manicured lawn and garden pond. The back traditional garden is divided into three sections, the lower spring garden, middle acid garden and the rose and vegetable plot."

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Zoo Visit 19/05/10
"A full coach load of members visited Dublin Zoo on the pleasantly warm evening of 19th May. We were guided by Stephen Butler, the Curator of Horticulture, who has accomplished what must surely be the largest landscaping project in Ireland..."

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Howth Allotments
While chatting with my pal Maria recently I inquired why I never saw her on the golf course these days. A little gleam came into her eyes and she admitted to having a new and all consuming interest. Her allotment!

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Please read the following letter regarding water conservation in the Howth area. Click here

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These events and outings are open to all members of the Society. If you're not yet a member but are interested in joining, please download our Application Form

Bloom are offering our members a special ticket offer. Go to Bloom's website by clicking the link to the left and book online using the promotional code GFC10 to get an extra €2 off the already discounted advance price. No booking fee and kids are free.

Visit to Burtown House June 19th

Burtown House dates from the 18th century and is the home of Lesley Fennell and her mother, Wendy Walsh. When the Shackleton family left Beech Park many of the plants from there were given a new home in Burtown House. We will also visit the studios of Lesley and Wendy, authors of “A Lifetime of Painting”. Click Here for full details and an application form.