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Last updated on 24 November 11

Dhu Varren Garden

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Dhu Varren is a botanical garden developed by Mark and Laura Collins since 2000 to illustrate the diversity of the plant kingdom. The garden includes a Japanese garden with a bridge and a tea house, herb garden, wild garden, fernery and cactus house.

History

The garden was stated in approximately 2002 and was the site of an old farmyard up to that time. Each year new areas are established and enhanced and rare plants are constantly added for variety.

Plants of Note

Palms, Yuccas, Aloes, Aeoniums, Tree Ferns, Tropical plants in tropical house, Cacti, Succulents, Magnolias, Bamboos, Acers, Grasses, Restios, Nothofagus, Sequoias, Aralias, Rhododendrons and many rare species of plants.

Address - Knockreigh, Milltown, County Kerry, Ireland
Opening times - May to August - Friday to Tuesday - 11am-6pm. Other times by appointment
Admission - €6 Adults €4 Children 10+ yrs
Website - Visit the Dhu Varren Garden website

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