• Fota Plant Fair – April 13th

    📅 Apr 13 | 11:00AM–4:00 PM Our annual plant fair is a haven for plant lovers with numerous specialist nurseries from all over the country attending providing visitors with the opportunity to purchase unusual and special plants at competitive prices. Our volunteer team from the Victorian Working Gardens will also be in attendance selling plants...

  • A Practical Introduction to Scything Course

    Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens

    Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens are delighted to run a scythe course at Fota House. Please book online via Fota House or call us on 0214815543. Price: €85 per person Max Person: 12 The course will be run by Christopher Hayes and Fergus O' Regan with the help of Ian Graham who runs Fota's working orchard...

  • Flower Arranging Workshop – Create your own beautiful bouquet

    Friday, August 8th - 10:00am to 1:00pm Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour flower arranging workshop where you’ll design and create your own stunning floral arrangement using sustainable techniques. Taking place in the surrounds of Fota’s stunning Victorian Working Garden, you will use flowers grown on site. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience,...

  • ISNA Plant Fair

    We are looking forward to welcoming the Irish Specialist Nursery Association members back next Sunday, September 14th for their annual plant fair at Fota. ISNA represent the smaller specialised nurseries in Ireland who offer a wide variety of plants, rare trees and shrubs for sale. Open from 11am to 4:00pm the event will take place...