 At times it was available for garden tours by groups.Robinson also supported some research interests on a private basis from the garden, for example sending foliage of New Zealand-originated plants to a New Zealand entomologist in France, who was testing attraction for certain garden pests, such as the fall web worm and an Asian moth.Several notable individuals have lived at or owned Earslcliffe including;

Robinson was a regular panel member on the Irish RTÉ Radio One "Ask About Gardening" show led by Gerry Daly, answering impromptu gardening questions phoned in by listeners.