Festival co-funded by Failte Ireland under the Festivals and Cultural Initiative

Famous TV and radio faces

Dermot O' Neill - one of Ireland's best loved gardening personalities. His down to earth, colourful and easy to follow style brings the joy of gardening to a wide audience. Sunday 5th & Thursday 9th August.

Well known biologist Éanna Ní Lamhna, is the most distinctive voice in Irish Natural History, most associated with RTE 's radio programme "The Mooney Show". As well as her enthusiasm for creepy crawlies she has a special interest in bats which will ensure an enjoyable day on Monday 6th August.

Dick Warner - well known environmentalist and nature specialist Dick will guide you on a voyage of discovery through the grounds of Huntington Castle Gardens and along the River Barrow - Tuesday 7th August & Sunday 12th August.

Helen Dillon - Helen is a world-renowned plantswoman, writer, lecturer and broadcaster. With her husband Val, she has created The Dillon Garden in Ranelagh, Dublin which is considered to be one of the gems of the horticultural world. This widely acclaimed garden is a mix of startling design and perfectly grown plants - many of them rare and unusual. Helen is from Scotland but has lived in Ireland for the past 32 years. She is a regular contributor to radio and TV programs and has authored several award winning books. She is also a founding member of the Irish Garden Plant Society. The Royal Horticultural Society (Britain) awarded Helen the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal in 1999. - Saturday 4th and Friday 10th August.

Finola Reid is a landscape and gardening expert and has been involved as a presenter and contributor to several television and radio programmes and garden publications including the Irish Garden. She is the Historic Gardens Consultant to Duckett's Grove Gardens. Saturday 11th August.

Ciara O’ Meara is a practicing Medical Herbalist with an Honors Degree from Westminister University in London. She has a background in medical research. Following direct experience of the health benefits of herbal medicine, Ciara pursued a recognized qualification in the field. Ciara grows and produces a small amount of herbal medicines from her own garden which she uses in her clinic. Wednesday 8th August