Border Planting with Jimi Blake
Monday, 27th July 2026
Border Planting with Jimi Blake: Planting Combinations That You Would Never Expect to Work but Do
The Carlow Garden Festival is delighted to welcome Jimi Blake, one of Ireland’s most celebrated plantsmen to Delta Sensory Gardens for a talk that promises to inspire gardeners of all levels.
Jimi, the creator of the renowned Huntingbrook Gardens in County Wicklow, has built a reputation for his bold planting style, rich colour palettes and ever-evolving borders that showcase plants at their very best. In this engaging talk, he takes audiences on a virtual journey through Huntingbrook, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the borders that have made it one of Ireland’s most admired and frequently visited gardens.
Sharing his personal favourites along the way, Jimi presents the top plants that bring structure, movement and long-lasting interest to his garden, from striking perennials to unexpected combinations that create depth and drama. His approach is both creative and intuitive, demonstrating how gardens can be constantly refreshed and reimagined through thoughtful planting.
Throughout the talk, Jimi draws on his extensive experience to highlight ideas that can be adapted to gardens of all sizes — from selecting plants that perform well together to creating seasonal impact and maintaining a sense of balance within a border. His relaxed and engaging style, combined with his deep knowledge of plants, makes this an enjoyable and accessible session for anyone looking to enhance their own garden.
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Delta Sensory Gardens, Strawhall Estate, Carlow R93 Y959
Admission: €15
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Monday, 27th July 2026
Border Planting with Jimi Blake: Planting Combinations That You Would Never Expect to Work but Do
The Carlow Garden Festival is delighted to welcome Jimi Blake, one of Ireland’s most celebrated plantsmen to Delta Sensory Gardens for a talk that promises to inspire gardeners of all levels.
Jimi, the creator of the renowned Huntingbrook Gardens in County Wicklow, has built a reputation for his bold planting style, rich colour palettes and ever-evolving borders that showcase plants at their very best. In this engaging talk, he takes audiences on a virtual journey through Huntingbrook, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the borders that have made it one of Ireland’s most admired and frequently visited gardens.
Sharing his personal favourites along the way, Jimi presents the top plants that bring structure, movement and long-lasting interest to his garden, from striking perennials to unexpected combinations that create depth and drama. His approach is both creative and intuitive, demonstrating how gardens can be constantly refreshed and reimagined through thoughtful planting.
Throughout the talk, Jimi draws on his extensive experience to highlight ideas that can be adapted to gardens of all sizes — from selecting plants that perform well together to creating seasonal impact and maintaining a sense of balance within a border. His relaxed and engaging style, combined with his deep knowledge of plants, makes this an enjoyable and accessible session for anyone looking to enhance their own garden.
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue: Delta Sensory Gardens, Strawhall Estate, Carlow R93 Y959
Admission: €15
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