Bord Bia is the proud sponsor of the annual David Robinson Memorial Lecture, a prestigious event designed to remember the contributions of the late David Robinson and provide an opportunity for horticultural students to come together to learn more about the important contributions horticulture makes to our health, environment and economy.
Dr. David Robinson 1928 – 2004
Dr. David Robinson was a passionate horticulturist who made an important contribution to its promotion in Ireland and internationally, from research and development to training and education.
Born in Belfast, he studied at Reading and Cornell Universities and completed his doctorate studies at Queen’s University, Belfast.
His lifelong study on weed control gained him international recognition. His 3 hectare garden Earlscliffe in Howth, that he managed alone with his weed control techniques was designated one of Ireland’s National Plant Heritage Gardens because of the large number of rare and tender plants from the southern hemisphere that flourish there.
Staying Positive in Adversity
A practical, positive, and interactive webinar, to help you by giving you tools to cope and excel while undertaking remote study.
The Seachange Now webinars have been hugely popular with the recent impact of Covid-19.
As everyone struggles to manage the practical aspects of keeping going, whether working or studying/learning from home –
Public Realm Planning and Planting for the 21st Century
Public Realm Planting Scheme, Stillorgan Village
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
In this presentation, Ruairí will give an overview of how public planting schemes have changed in recent years particularly around the imperatives of maximising Biodiversity through Pollinator-friendly schemes, while Dara will provide in-depth information on the Stillorgan planting scheme.
