On Sandymount Avenue, as part of the Enable Ireland complex, you will find Dublin four’s only Garden Centre. 100% owned by Enable Ireland with all proceeds going towards services for physically handicapped children, the Centre has recently undergone extensive renovations and is now open to the public 7 days a week.

The Enable Garden Centre offers a wide choice of plants from the small bedding variety to larger, more exotic flora from across the world. There’s an extensive range of terracotta pots to choose from, plus all the extras you need to help your garden grow.

The Centre is a specialist supplier of herbs and lovers of roses will find particular delight with the news that David Austin supplies Sandymount with his creations.

Another feature of the Centre is its hanging basket service. If you have recently purchased a basket, you can bring it along and for a small fee, the Centre will happily ‘plant it up’ for you in special growing conditions. You can choose your own plant or pick from any of the varieties on display. After two weeks of tender loving care, your hanging basket is ready for a home of its own in the great outdoors.

Co-ordinator of the Centre is Grainne McGee, who is a trained horticulturist and has been in charge in Sandymount for more than 7 years. Her team of trained personnel are on hand every day for advice and information on all aspects of gardening. With the summer in full bloom and plenty of long nights ahead of us, the Enable Ireland Garden Centre is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in flora and fauna.

Enable Ireland Garden Centre Sandymount Ave, Dublin 4
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10-5. Sunday and Bank Holidays 12-5.
Telephone 2615928

Pictured right is Grainne McGee.