[Day] 7 [Date] Wed, May 22 [Description] 
ABBEY ROAD GARDEN, POWERSCOURT GARDENS & GARDEN OF CARMEL DUIGNAN This morning depart your hotel and visit Abbey Road Garden which is a three- quarter acre, cottage style garden. Filled with interesting and unusual Alpine and herbaceous plants, shrubs and mature trees, water features and scree beds. Situated on the site of the mediaeval Abbey of Killculliheen, this secluded three quarter acre garden has been developed over the past 15 years using as a base an old garden which was part of the Abbey farm, first mentioned as early as 1656. The rich soil and sheltered site are perfect for growing a wide range of unusual perennials, alpines, shrubs and trees. The garden has scree beds, a small woodland area, water features and enclosed yard. Continue north to Powerscourt and visit Powerscourt Gardens and explore these splendid grounds which contain specimens gathered from many countries and climate zones. If time allows you will stop at the garden of Carmel Duignan in Dublin. A self-confessed plantaholic, she has amassed an extraordinary collection of plants - from old, familiar favourites to plants that are on the cutting edge of tenderness, rarity and current fashion. Old and new have been planted together with flair and artistry and the resulting combinations of colour, shape and texture produce pleasing and innovative compositions throughout the garden. Then check into your hotel and freshen up before dinner in the hotel restaurant. DINNER & OVERNIGHT: BURLINGTON HOTEL, DUBLIN