The Website for the Dublin Garden Group is www.dublingardens.comThe following are gardens which are still open to visitors at this time of the year (entrance fees about EUR5):

The Dillon Garden: Val and Helen Dillons' oasis in the city is probably the best known of all - is open during September on Sundays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and on week-days for groups of 10 upwards (Tel.: 01 497 1308).

Mount Usher Gardens: Open from March to October (0404 40205)

Corke Lodge: A designer's rather than a plantman's garden. Features include a "secret" garden and Ireland's largest Cork Tree. Open through September - call in advance. (01 4540209)

Knockmore: The garden of John and Rudel Ross has fine terraces and includes a Victorian dogs' cemetery, a sun dial and woodland walks above the Dargle glen.

Open until mid-September for groups of 10 upwards only - book in advance

(01 2867336).

Other members of the Dublin Garden Group reopen in the spring.