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Review: Snowdrop Gala 2025

Review: Snowdrop Gala 2025
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Incredible, the best Horticultural Event in Ireland. All the Gardeners come out of hibernation and meet each other - there's excitement in the air.
Jimi Blake, Hunting Brook Gardens

The weekend was a pleasurable experience of catching up with friends, making new connections, lots of laughter and tonnes of plant chat. Tips and exchange of ideas for the year ahead. All topped off by snowdrop and plant sales at the beautifully positioned and famously stocked Altamont Plants area of Robert Miller.
Aine Maire Ni Mhurchu

Each year, we are treated to talks by some of the best speakers and gardeners in the business.
Esker Farm Daffodils

 


Storm Éowyn did its very best to blow our Snowdrop Gala off course however strong winds, fallen trees and power outages were never going to stop those intrepid Galanthophiles from making their annual pilgrimage to Ballykealey House, Carlow. It was such a wonderful occasion where old friends joined to celebrate the Snowdrop and appreciate one of the highlights of the Irish Horticultural calendar.

Guests enjoyed a superb three course dinner on Friday night followed by a lecture from Chris Ireland-Jones of Avon Bulbs. On Saturday morning, they listened to a talk by Hester Forde and an inspirational presentation by Kieth Wiley of Wildside Gardens. After lunch there was the opportunity to visit Altamont Plants where they could boost their own Snowdrop collections and treat themselves to our fabulous selection of Hellebores grown and supplied by some of the leading Hellebore Nurseries. In addition, there was the opportunity to purchase other Spring treats from Avon Bulbs, Cold Blow Nursery and Esker Farm Daffodils.

A huge thank you to all who attended, to Hester Forde and her friends for their hard work helping to organise the event, to our brilliant speakers and to the staff at the Ballykealey House and those here at Altamont Plants.

Next years Gala will be taking place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24rd January 2026. More details to follow. Should you wish to be kept informed of next years Gala and other events organised by Altamont Plants then sign up to our newsletter, below in the page footer.