-EP263 GLDA Seminar 2025 " Resilient Gardens & Landscapes" With Kinta Oaks & Deirdre Prince

Discover the secrets to creating sustainable and resilient gardens and landscapes as we welcome esteemed guests Deirdre Prince from Dublin City Council and Kinta Oakes, chairperson of the GLDA. We chat about the 2025 GLDA seminar themed "Resilient Gardens & Landscapes" Learn how their unique experiences provide valuable insights into integrating biodiversity with landscape design, and how these practices contribute to ecological resilience. We chat about the expert speakers who will be at the seminar and what it means to design with nature in mind.Join us as we explore transformative shifts in drainage and landscape architecture. Say goodbye to outdated rapid water diversion methods and hello to innovative solutions like green roofs and rain gardens. We'll uncover how these practices are not only essential for managing urban stormwater but also critical in enhancing our collective resilience against extreme weather events. Discover how small changes, like choosing the right plants, can have a big impact on our environment.Finally, we challenge traditional notions of beauty in public green spaces. Learn how letting grass grow longer and embracing native wildflower meadows are revolutionizing landscapes into thriving habitats for wildlife. Through stories from places like Phoenix Park, we discuss the importance of community education in appreciating the untamed beauty of these spaces. Tune in for a seminar preview that promises thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways on making our gardens and landscapes more resilient and ecologically conscious.This seminar promises to be a superb day of learning and networking with people who will build resilient gardens and landscape for the future. You can purchase your tickets here:https://glda.ie/seminar-2025/Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email:  [email protected]   Check out Master My Garden on the following channels   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/  Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/   Until next week  Happy gardening  John