Gardening

A garden’s history seen through rose-coloured glasses

Visiting the luscious rose garden at Ardgillan in Fingal County is like taking a walk through the evolution of the most enthralling of garden flowers

Laid out in the traditional rose garden style, Ardgillan is a treat for the senses, with fabulous scents and colour

The rose garden at Ardgillan is in full bloom now and the colourful beds are setting off the newly restored glasshouse beautifully. This year is the 30th anniversary of the opening of Ardgillan to the public by Fingal County Council and now is the perfect time to visit to see the roses in all their splendour.

Laid out in the traditional rose garden style, it is a treat for the senses, with fabulous scent and ...