PROGRAMME: GLDA’s 24th International Seminar
Saturday, 29th February 2020
Seeds of Change: Planting Design for the 21st Century
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(Latecomers will not gain entry to the auditorium after commencement of presentations)
| 08.00 – 09.05 | Registration Tea / Coffee |
| 09.10 (sharp) – 09.13 | Welcome by MC – Ingrid Smyth, Council Member, GLDA |
| 09.13 – 09.15 | Tribute to Koraley Northern – Angela Binchy, Council Member, FGLDA |
| 09.15 – 09.30 | Introduction – Michael O’Reilly, Chair, GLDA |
| 09.30 – 10.30 (+ 5 mins Q&A) |
Cassian Schmidt (Germany): “New Perspectives in Design and Maintenance of Habitat-Based Perennial Plantings” |
| 10.35 – 10.45 | “My Bloom Journey” – Alan Rudden, multi-award winning garden designer |
| 10.45 – 11.15 | Morning coffee (served in the breakout area) |
| 11.15 – 12.05 (+ 5 mins Q&A) |
Sarah Price (UK): “Plants First” |
| 12.15 – 12.30 | Presentation of Membership Certificates |
| 12.30 – 13.50 | Lunch (served in the breakout area) |
| 13.50 -14.50 (+ 5 mins Q&A) |
Sandro Cafolla (Ireland): “30 Years Growing Wildflowers” |
| 14.55 – 15.05 | “Urban Greening Projects” – Peter Leonard, Dublin City Council |
| 15.05 – 15.30 | Afternoon Tea (served in the breakout area) |
| 15.30 – 16.30 | Nigel Dunnett, (UK): “Low-Input, High-Impact Planting” |
| 16.35 – 16.55 | Afternoon Q&A |
| 16.55 – 17.00 | Closing Address – Michael O’Reilly, Chairman GLDA |
Out of respect for the speakers, we ask delegates to remain in their seats until the seminar has ended.
During the seminar breaks, please make sure to visit and support the stands of our sponsors and partners.
Exhibitors Include:
Dublin City Council • Birdwatch Ireland • Department of Agriculture (Plant Passports) • Enrich Environmental GardenCompost.ie • Horticulture Connected • Hunting Brook Gardens • Irish Seed Savers Association • Kilsaran Outdoor Kitchens • Summerhill Lawns • The Gutter Book Shop • The Kildare Gallery
