An exhibition of botanical art created by students on the OCN Level 2 in Botanical Art course at South Eastern Regional College will run at Holywood Library from 26 to 30 May 2026.

The exhibition features compositions and botanical studies of plants grown at the SERC Holywood Campus.

The exhibition is organised by Joanna Loane, Associate Lecturer in Horticulture and Lecturer for the Botanical Art Programme.

Visitors can also attend the annual Horticulture Open Day at the Holywood Campus on Old Holywood Road on 27 May from 3pm to 5pm.

Prospective students can speak to staff about courses including Leisure Gardening, Leisure Floral Art, OCN Level 2 Awards in Gardening Skills, Organic Fruit and Vegetable Growing, Botanical Art, Plant Knowledge, Certificate in Garden Design, and the Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development.

Attendees can view student and volunteer work on the wildlife pond, wellbeing garden, greenhouses, and new cottage garden.

Claire Dunwoody, Curriculum Manager for Horticulture and Floral Design, said there is something for everyone at SERC whether they are beginners or seasoned gardeners.