Plants and gardens have the power to improve lives, strengthen communities, and create healthier, more resilient places.

For more than 30 years, I’ve worked to make horticulture clearer, more accessible and more inspiring for people across Ireland.

I combine professional horticultural expertise with clear communication, helping homeowners, gardens, organisations and public bodies make confident decisions about plants and green spaces.

A Career Rooted in Horticulture

My work is grounded in real-world horticulture.

From restoring historic gardens to advising garden centres, designing planting schemes and supporting homeowners, I’ve spent my career helping people understand how plants grow, thrive and shape the places we live.

This practical, plant-first approach guides everything I do, whether I’m creating a planting plan, speaking at an event, or working with a partner on a national campaign.

Media, Communication & Public Engagement

As The Irish Gardener, I share gardening knowledge across national media, including RTÉ television, Irish Examiner, radio, digital platforms and live events.

My goal has always been to make horticulture easier to understand, more enjoyable, and part of everyday life.

Through expert advice and hands-on demonstrations, I help audiences connect with plants, gardens and the natural world in meaningful ways.

Partnerships with Gardens, Organisations & Brands

I work with open gardens, horticultural businesses, organisations and public bodies to help them engage people more deeply with plants and green spaces.

This work includes:

• Content and media collaborations
  
• Visitor engagement and interpretation
  
• On-site projects and planting advice
  
• Nature-based campaigns and public outreach
  
• Seasonal storytelling and educational programming
  

My aim is to help partners strengthen public connection to the value of plants and greener living wherever their audiences start from.

Garden Guidance & Planting Design for Homeowners

For homeowners, I offer practical guidance rooted in horticultural expertise.

This includes:

• Garden Guidance Sessions personalised, expert advice to help people make confident decisions in their gardens
  
• Planting Plans tailored planting schemes based on real plant knowledge
  
• Design Support sustainable, achievable garden design shaped by how plants actually grow
  

My approach is always practical and realistic, focusing on what will thrive, what will work, and what will make the garden more enjoyable.

Urban Greening & the Living City Initiative

I am passionate about the role of plants in shaping healthier, greener towns and cities.

My Living City initiative encourages communities, businesses and local authorities to bring more planting and nature into urban spaces, supporting wellbeing, climate resilience and vibrant public life.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re a homeowner looking for guidance, or an organisation interested in collaborating around plants, gardens or green infrastructure, I’d be delighted to connect.

Looking to improve your own garden?

Start with a tailored garden guidance consultation or a tailored planting plan

Interested in media, brand, or public collaborations?

If you're producing a feature, launching a green campaign, or planning a public initiative, I’d love to talk.