Botanic Gardens

Cover

Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #27

T his illustration is inspired by the botanic gardens in Glasnevin. It is one of my favourite places to go in Dublin, where one can escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Alana Keenan Jun 13, 2018

Culture Desk

Brushing Up: Socrates in the National Botanic Gardens

Groundskeeper Denis McNally was curious about how a statue of the Greek philosopher came to be in a quiet corner among the plants. Here’s the story.

Cónal Thomas Oct 25, 2017

City Desk

At the Botanic Gardens, a Vegetable Patch Offers an Education in Cultivation

Joan Rogers holds dominion over a small organic fruit-and-vegetable patch, where she preserves heritage varieties, and helps to educate the public on growing.

Cónal Thomas May 25, 2017

City Desk

At the Botanic Gardens, one man watches for the first buds of spring

One of curator Paul Maher’s jobs has been to track the timing of the bud-bursts and autumn colours each year, feeding his data into a European network.

Cónal Thomas Apr 6, 2017

Culture Desk

Brushing Up: Camera Obscura by Gerard Erraught

Until 16 October, at the Botanic Gardens, there’s a sculpture you can play with a bit. It’s a based on a 2,000-plus-year-old technology.

Damien Murphy Oct 8, 2015