Reinventing the Shrubbery – Some Thoughts

Daphne Shackleton at Burtown House

Rediscover the beauty of slowing down in the garden with Daphne Shackleton’s inspiring talk, Reinventing the Shrubbery – Some Thoughts.

Once a traditional feature of every Irish garden, shrubberies often became forgotten corners dominated by dense evergreen planting. Daphne explores how these spaces can now be reimagined as vibrant havens filled with colour, texture and scent. Drawing on years of gardening experience, she shares ideas for combining shrubs with perennials, grasses and bulbs to create natural planting schemes. This talk provides plenty of practical ideas and fresh inspiration for transforming overlooked areas into beautiful garden features.

Daphne Shackleton