Secret gardens of Loughgall, painting plants and giant water lilies

07/08/22 • 55 min

It’s not every day you get permission to nosy around someone else’s garden, let alone 24 private gardens in a small village, but that’s what’s happening in Loughgall this weekend. It’s all part of the Secret Gardens weekend. David gets a preview of a view of the gardens opening for a good cause. Also on the programme, the art of painting plants. David meets botanical artist Ali Walker who explains her endless fascination with flora and a visit to Belfast’s Botanic Gardens where the team are getting ready for summer. David will also be joined live by Averil Milligan and Ciaran Mulholland who will answer listener questions. Email – [email protected]

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