Walk and Talk with Mary Keenan
Sunday 2nd August 2026
Mary Keenan at Barrow Experience Gardens
Join renowned horticulturist Mary Keenan for a special Walk and Talk through the award-winning Barrow Experience Gardens at BEAM Services, Bagenalstown.
This relaxed guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the ten interconnected themed gardens that celebrate the history, folklore and natural heritage of the Barrow Valley. As you journey through spaces including the Monastic Courtyard, Potager Garden, Druid's Wood, Water Garden and Reflective Garden, Mary will share her expert insights into the planting, design principles and seasonal highlights that make each garden unique.
Drawing on more than 40 years' gardening experience and as co-owner of the acclaimed Gash Gardens in County Laois, Mary will discuss how carefully selected trees, shrubs and perennials work together to create gardens that are beautiful, resilient and full of interest throughout the seasons. Along the way, she will offer practical gardening tips, planting ideas and advice that visitors can adapt for their own gardens, whether large or small. She will also highlight how elements such as fragrance, texture and colour can be combined to enrich the visitor experience.
As one of Ireland's best-known gardening experts, Mary's warm, informative style makes this guided walk and talk an enjoyable and inspiring experience for gardeners of every level.
Venue: BEAM Barrow Experience Gardens, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: €10.00
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Sunday 2nd August 2026
Mary Keenan at Barrow Experience Gardens
Join renowned horticulturist Mary Keenan for a special Walk and Talk through the award-winning Barrow Experience Gardens at BEAM Services, Bagenalstown.
This relaxed guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the ten interconnected themed gardens that celebrate the history, folklore and natural heritage of the Barrow Valley. As you journey through spaces including the Monastic Courtyard, Potager Garden, Druid's Wood, Water Garden and Reflective Garden, Mary will share her expert insights into the planting, design principles and seasonal highlights that make each garden unique.
Drawing on more than 40 years' gardening experience and as co-owner of the acclaimed Gash Gardens in County Laois, Mary will discuss how carefully selected trees, shrubs and perennials work together to create gardens that are beautiful, resilient and full of interest throughout the seasons. Along the way, she will offer practical gardening tips, planting ideas and advice that visitors can adapt for their own gardens, whether large or small. She will also highlight how elements such as fragrance, texture and colour can be combined to enrich the visitor experience.
As one of Ireland's best-known gardening experts, Mary's warm, informative style makes this guided walk and talk an enjoyable and inspiring experience for gardeners of every level.
Venue: BEAM Barrow Experience Gardens, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: €10.00
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