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Fota Gardens - Flora in July


Fota Island is a calm and enchanting place, only 20 minutes drive from Cork City. There island has much to offer. From the Resort to the historical House and Gardens to Ireland's only Wildlife Park. My favourite parts of the Island are the Fota House and Gardens.


The gardens on Fota Island are unique because of the micro climate shaped by the Gulf Stream. The word Fota translated from the Irish "Fód te" means warm soil. The vast variety of plants that thrive here is astounding. Many of them wouldn't survive anywhere else in Ireland.


The exotic species that grow here arrived from all over of the world. It's impressive to think that plants from North America, Chile and Asia all grow on an Island in Cork Harbour. The assortment of plants ranges from America's Sequoias to Tasmanian tree ferns.



In the walled garden there is a large collection of roses as well as other flower varieties. The Orangery on the grounds is the most spectacular greenhouse you will ever see.

This spot is a must for any plant lover. Make sure you get fed in the Fota House before you venture into the enormous gardens. I for one can't wait to go back to learn all the plant names I've forgotten.


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