David Robinson (horticulturist)

David W Robinson
David Robinson in 2003
Born(1928-04-02)2 April 1928
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Died28 March 2004(2004-03-28) (aged 75)
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Alma mater
Known forStudies in weed control, horticultural knowledge
Awards
  • Gold Veitch Memorial Medal (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Fellowship and Distinguished Horticulturist Award (Institute of Horticulture)
  • Institute of Horticulture's Hall of Fame
  • Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
Scientific career
FieldsHorticultural Scientist
Institutions
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Northern Ireland
  • Horticultural Centre, Loughgall, Northern Ireland
  • Kinsealy Research Centre / Agricultural Institute, Dublin
Websitewww.earlscliffe.com

David Willis Robinson (2 April 1928 – 28 March 2004) was a Northern Irish horticultural scientist who made contributions to the national and international fields of horticulture and agriculture, with more than 120 publications. After a working life in research, in retirement he became a journalist and television/radio presenter and a leader of gardening tours. He cultivated and managed the Earlscliffe Gardens at the Baily, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland.

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