
After a two year process, the historic estate has secured organic certification.
A horticultural centre in Laois has become the first organic ornamental garden in the country.
Ballintubbert Gardens and House earned their certificate after a two year process of annual inspections.
Using eco-cleaning products, biogas heating and recyclable bottles were some of the keys to the garden earning an organic certification.
Head Gardener Jennifer Taggart explains how they deal with weeds: