Parks & Gardens in Donegal

Built in the early 19th century for the Church of Ireland Rector, St. Columb’s overlooks the shores of Lough Gartan. The house and grounds were transformed into a haven of artistic beauty by the late Derek Hill who planted many rare and unusual trees and shrubs. Hill was assisted by James Russell of Sunningdale Nurseries “ Russell and myself aimed to accentuate simply the natural formation of …

Salthill is well illustrated in “The Irish Garden” (2015) by Jane Powers with photographs by Jonathon Hession. She aptly describes the space “The 0.5 hectare enclosure has that delightful feeling of privacy and mystery that is particular to old walled gardens”. So, come and witness the “great gatherings of herbaceous plants amid mature shrubs and noteworthy trees”. Admission: €5 Adults, €2 …

OURganic Gardens is an outdoor educational garden focused on Food, Wellbeing, Biodiversity , Holistic Connections and Community . Workshops and Events on website. Growing organic plants and vegetable starter packs for sale. We are based in North West Donegal. Ireland. Open by appointment only email ourganicgardensdonegal@gmail.com Consultations and Talks also offered - Group tours w…

On the slopes of Bloody Foreland, on the northwest Donegal Wild Atlantic Way, Anamcara Healing Herbs Garden is the creation of medical herbalist Columbia Hillen. Visiting this garden is like uncovering secret treasures hidden in plain sight - wild herbs growing naturally in the area along with others Columbia has planted, which have been used for centuries for medicine. Come and learn about their …

Shy By Nature Farm is a certified organic market garden in Inver, set on a hillside overlooking Donegal Bay and the Bluestack Mountains. Rooted in community, we grow seasonal vegetables in harmony with nature using regenerative methods, supplying organic veg boxes across Donegal and working with local restaurants, cafés and shops. Shy By Nature is delighted to be joining the Donegal Garden Trai…