Diary date: March 28th, 8 p.m. Jane Sterndale-Bennett, president of The Hardy Plant Society, gives an illustrated lecture: "Perennials, past, present and future". Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin. In association with the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland and Foxrock and District Garden Club. Tickets £5 (members) and £10, available at the door or by phoning 016684358.
Jane Powers is at: jpowers@irish-times.ie