Earlscliffe sits within a wider community of gardeners, plant societies, writers, researchers and horticultural organisations. This page brings together a small, curated selection of local, national and international groups, publications and resources that may be useful to gardeners, plant enthusiasts, visitors and anyone interested in Irish horticulture.
The Robinson Garden at Earlscliffe has always been shaped by curiosity, experiment and shared horticultural knowledge. These organisations and publications help connect the garden to the wider world of Irish and international gardening, plant study, garden visiting and horticultural learning.
These links are provided as useful starting points and are purely for informational purposes.
Local society
One of the long-established horticultural societies on Dublin’s north side, supporting local gardeners through talks, shows, community activity and shared horticultural knowledge.
Local garden
Ardán Garden is a beautiful example of a private garden in the Dublin area, showcasing a wide variety of plants and providing inspiration for gardeners. Ardán Garden also features sculptures created by Conall O’Caoimh.
National Society
The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland (RHSI) is a national society dedicated to the knowledge, skill, and practice of gardening, arboriculture, and floral art while fostering environmental awareness and building a sense of community across the country.
National Society
The Irish Garden Plant Society is dedicated to the study and conservation of native and naturalised garden plants in Ireland. They provide a platform for enthusiasts to share knowledge and experiences about gardening in Ireland.
National garden
The National Botanic Gardens are an important Irish resource for living plant collections, botanical research, education, historic glasshouses and public engagement with plants.
Publication
A useful source of Irish gardening articles, seasonal advice, reader questions, garden features and information on plants, gardens and gardening activity in Ireland.
Publication
A web-based encyclopaedia of cultivated woody plants hardy in the temperate parts of the world. Many of the plants at Earlscliffe are included in this resource, which is a useful reference for gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
Event
Ireland’s major annual garden festival, bringing together show gardens, growers, food producers, designers, nurseries and horticultural organisations.
Page last updated: 18 Jul 2026
