Gardens

February 12, 2008

What is shamrock?

Shamrock & St. Patrick

The shamrock is popularly identified with Ireland. That custom owes its origins to St. Patrick.

What is shamrock?

The shamrock is a form of clover -Trifolium repens, Trifolium pratense or more likely Trifolium dubium, to give its botanical pedigree - and only looks different from what one might expect because it is picked so early in spring.

What’s the connection with St. Patrick?

Legend has it that in attempting to explain the three-in-one principle of the Holy Trinity to the pagan King Laoghaire (pronounced Leary), St. Patrick found the three-leafed shamrock a convenient teaching aid. Four-leafed shamrocks obviously are discounted. They cause severe theological problems!

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February 07, 2008

Lynott Tours Chelsea Garden Tour 2009

Lynott Tours Chelsea Garden Tour 2009

(Mineola, New York Feb. 6, 2008) - Lynott Tours has announced the dates for their 2009 Chelsea Flower Show Tour. The tour will take place May 24-31, 2009, with no more than 15 persons.

This beautiful, garden-filled 8 -day tour is still hugely popular with gardeners and those who just like to look at gardens, alike. What better way to see the lovely gardens of Kent and Sussex than in the comfort of a motorcoach with no more than fourteen garden enthusiasts at your side?

This very special tour combines enriching experiences at Leeds Castle, Nyman’s Garden, Great Dixter, Scotney Castle & Garden, Sissinghurst Gardens

as well as Wisley. The highlight is a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. Every year, for five days in May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, are transformed into the fabulous show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that make up the world's most famous flower show. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first event of the summer season and showcases the finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers, plantsmen and plantswomen. It sets the latest gardening trends, and is the plant breeders favorite place to launch new plants. The show features the newest and most desirable gardening products. Your four-star accommodations include a city center hotel, and a manor in the countryside.

Priced at $3295 and including accommodations, breakfasts, arrival airport transfers, sightseeing, garden entrance fees, motorcoach with your expert guide, taxes and service charges.

The 2008 tour was a sell out, and early booking is recommended for next year’s event. Please give Lynott Tours a call at (800) 221-2474 or visit our website at

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for more information.

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October 24, 2007

Lost Gardens Of Heligan

Lost Gardens Of Heligan, St Austell, Cornwall

A unique and award winning Garden.

Its extraordinary plant collection together with a range of exotic glasshouses, working buildings, romantic structures and designed landscapes reflect the past passions and interests of the family.

The combination of these and the mild Cornish climate has resulted in a garden (or in truth a series of gardens within a garden) which is unique. Explore the Jungle, the Lost Valley, the Pleasure Grounds and The Productive Garden.


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December 28, 2006

Some British Garden Show dates 2007

RHS National Orchid Show 17 - 18 March 2007 Exhibitors from around the world will put on spectacular displays of orchids to display the newest and most exotic hybrids as well as the more traditional varieties.
  RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff 20 - 22 April 2007 Set in Bute Park, against the magnificent backdrop of Cardiff Castle, some of the UK's finest nurseries will come together to fill the showground with a spectacle of flowers.
  The Spring Gardening Show Malvern 10 - 13 May 2007 In its beautiful setting at the foot of the magnificent Malvern Hills, this national show enjoys the reputation of the first and finest gardening event.
Chelsea Flower Show 22 - 26 May 2007 During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world .
  BBC Gardeners' World Live 13 - 17 June 2007 This gardening event is a celebration of plants, inspiration and live entertainment.
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 3 - 8 July 2007 The Hampton Court Palace and surrounding parkland provide an idyllic setting for the world's largest horticultural show.
  RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park 18 - 22 July 2007 Set in over 20 acres of magnificent parkland, this flower show offers a wealth of gardening opportunities for all gardeners.

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November 21, 2006

Chelsea Garden Show Tour May 19-26

Wales_garden_1 RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) has announced that the dates for next years Chelsea Flower show will be May 22-27th. Why not let Lynott put together an inspiring vacation for you.

Lynott Tours is offering their annual Chelsea Garden Show Tour May 19-26, 2007.

During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collection of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, created by some of the world’s leading garden designers. Chelsea has been the world's leading horticultural event since the first show in 1913 when gardeners from the large private estates created brilliant displays. Today, you will be able to marvel at an international collection of magnificent blooms and perfect specimen trees alongside an astonishing range of exhibition gardens. The Grand Marquee contains over 3 acres of plants and flowers of every description, smaller tents are devoted to floral art and garden design, while the full scale gardens are outside. Whether you go for inspiration, or gardening advice, the Chelsea Flower Show is an unforgettable experience.

The escorted tour price includes:

Deluxe private motorcoach transportation for full day sightseeing in London, and all touring outside of London with services of a driver/guide (1 person). An extra guide is included in London only.

Hotel accommodation with private bath at the 3 and 4 star Kent Rose and Crown, Tonbridge for 4 nights and London Jurys Kensington 3 nights, Full breakfast daily (continental in London), Two dinners,

Admission charges and entrance fees to: London - Chelsea Garden Show Leeds Castle, Nyman’s Garden, Great Dixter, Scotney Castle & Garden, Sissinghurst Gardens Wisley, Scenic drives Sussex and Kent villages, Tips to bellmen for one bag per person at all airports and hotels, All taxes and service charges.                                                                                                                          In addition to the Flower show, our tour visits the magnificently manicured gardens of Sissinghurst. Created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson and later enhanced under National Trust ownership, it has come to represent the pinnacle of gardening excellence. We also enjoy the gardens of Scotney Castle, which surround a 14th century moated medieval castle.

According to Ellen McNulty, President of Lynott Tours, "We operated this tour for the first time in 2006 and it was a sell-out. We would suggest early booking on this tour, because we expect it to be a success in 2007 as well."

The tour rates are $2695 per person plus airfare in a twin room. Single Supplement is $765.www.lynotttours.com. For more information or reservations, please call Lynott Tours,Inc. at 1(800)221-2474, fax (516) 248-2042,britain@lynotttours.com.

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October 20, 2006

Chelsea Garden Show Tour

Lynott Tours is offering their annual Chelsea Garden Show Tour May 19-26, 2007. The tour rates are $2695 per person plus airfare in a twin room. Single Supplement is $765.www.lynotttours.com. For more information or reservations, please call Lynott Tours,Inc. at 1(800)221-2474, fax (516) 248-2042,britain@lynotttours.com.

The tour visits several gardens in Kent and Sussex. The Lynott tour visits the magnificently manicured gardens of Sissinghurst. Created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson and later enhanced under National Trust ownership, it has come to represent the pinnacle of gardening excellence. We also enjoy the gardens of Scotney Castle, which surround a 14th century moated medieval castle.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collection of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, created by some of the world’s leading garden designers. Chelsea has been the world's leading horticultural event since the first show in 1913 when gardeners from the large private estates created brilliant displays. Today, you will be able to marvel at an international collection of magnificent blooms and perfect specimen trees alongside an astonishing range of exhibition gardens. The Grand Marquee contains over 3 acres of plants and flowers of every description, smaller tents are devoted to floral art and garden design, while the full scale gardens are outside. Whether you go for inspiration, or gardening advice, the Chelsea Flower Show is an unforgettable experience.

The escorted tour price includes:

Deluxe private motorcoach transportation for full day sightseeing in London, and all touring outside of London with services of a driver/guide (1 person). An extra guide is included in London only.

Hotel accommodation with private bath at the 3 and 4 star Kent Rose and Crown, Tonbridge for 4 nights and London Jurys Kensington 3 nights, Full breakfast daily (continental in London), Two dinners,

Admission charges and entrance fees to: London - Chelsea Garden Show Leeds Castle, Nyman’s Garden, Great Dixter, Scotney Castle & Garden, Sissinghurst Gardens Wisley, Scenic drives Sussex and Kent villages, Tips to bellmen for one bag per person at all airports and hotels, All taxes and service charges.

According to Ellen McNulty, President of Lynott Tours, "We operated this tour for the first time in 2006 and it was a sell-out. We would suggest early booking on this tour, because we expect it to be a success in 2007 as well."

Ellen McNulty is President of Lynott Tours, a tour operator in Ireland and Great Britain.  www.lynotttours.com000_0708

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