Brendan Sayers
Brendan Sayers is Glasshouse Foreman in The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Ireland. Brendan specializes in Belizean and Irish orchids. His previous published collaborations include the much-coveted and awarded duo of Ireland’s Wild Orchids and Ireland’s Wild Orchids – A Field Guide. In 2011 he received the H.H. Bloomer Medal from the Linnean Society of London for his contribution in raising the profile of Irish orchids. Born in New York City to Irish parents, Brendan grew up in County Kerry, which he considers one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. Brendan was educated in horticulture at The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin. He worked in professional horticulture in New York and New Jersey, prior to returning permanently to Ireland in 1993.