Helen Mark from BBC Radio Ulster Gardener’s Corner, was a very welcome visitor to the Annesley Walled Garden in October. She recorded interviews for two shows which aired on the 21 and 28 October 2023.

The first interview was to discuss the autumn colours of the rare plants and trees with Head Gardener, Alwyn Sinnamon and the second of the series where talented apprentices Aidan Murphy and Marc Johansen discuss the fascinating world of herbaceous borders.

Listen to the first episode here

Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Gardens
Garden
View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park

The Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden is situated north of the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Castlewellan Forest Park
Forest Parks
View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park

Located on Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, Castlewellan Forest Park has one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in the National Arboretum attract tree enthusiasts from around the world.