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Remembrance of times past: gardens of the past, present and future

Remembrance of times past: gardens of the past, present and future

The plants that grow in our gardens connect us not just to loved ones of the years ahead, but also our future selves

Sat Mar 30 2024 - 05:00
Snowdrops, daffodils and phlox: A plant for every month of the year

Snowdrops, daffodils and phlox: A plant for every month of the year

These resilient plants deserve a place in every Irish garden

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 05:30
Your gardening questions answered: Have I killed my rose?

Your gardening questions answered: Have I killed my rose?

Hybrid tea roses typically have a life expectancy of 15-20 years, even when well looked after

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I create a garden from a scrap heap?

Your gardening questions answered: How can I create a garden from a scrap heap?

Taking the time to plan your layout will be worth it in the long run

Sat Mar 16 2024 - 05:00
Hail Irish horticulture: Five ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the garden

Hail Irish horticulture: Five ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in the garden

Support Irish horticulture, grow an Irish plant or book into a festival

Sat Mar 16 2024 - 05:00
From seed to perfect plants and veg: tips to guarantee a bountiful garden

From seed to perfect plants and veg: tips to guarantee a bountiful garden

A little preparation now - along with caution - can result in bountiful blooms come summer

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 05:15
How do I get rid of a badger visiting my garden?

How do I get rid of a badger visiting my garden?

One traditional deterrent is said to be the smell of male human urine - but this may be an example of the cure being worse than the disease

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my raspberries?

Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my raspberries?

Raspberries can be challenging to grow well, but it’s worth giving your plants another shot

Sat Mar 02 2024 - 05:00
How to get the best out of your potatoes

How to get the best out of your potatoes

Many of our more popular varieties are prone to disease, so consider a new option such as Axona, a very vigorous, easy-to-grow, disease-resistant, red-skinned variety

Sat Mar 02 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Can I plant lilac now?

Your gardening questions answered: Can I plant lilac now?

If the ground isn’t waterlogged or frozen, February/early March can be a good time of the year to plant lilac

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 05:00
Eight classic ornamental trees and shrubs to plant now for long-lasting bursts of colour

Eight classic ornamental trees and shrubs to plant now for long-lasting bursts of colour

These ornamental trees and shrubs share the ability to be always admired, while others fall in and out of fashion

Sat Feb 24 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How can I boost my Christmas cactus?

Your gardening questions answered: How can I boost my Christmas cactus?

This plant produces flowers in fruity shades of flamingo pink, shocking red and purple as well as white; the only problem is it flowers once a year

Sat Feb 17 2024 - 05:00
Scaring sparrows with stuffed cats and other antideluvian gardening advice

Scaring sparrows with stuffed cats and other antideluvian gardening advice

Gardening magazines have had to move with the times when dispensing advice

Sat Feb 17 2024 - 05:00
Six ways to get your garden ready for spring

Six ways to get your garden ready for spring

With the evenings starting to stretch, and spring bulbs starting to bloom, it’s time to get back outside

Sat Feb 10 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How do I get rid of a rampant weed?

Your gardening questions answered: How do I get rid of a rampant weed?

Creeping buttercup can become an invasive weed, especially in gardens with rich or poorly drained soils

Sat Feb 10 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s the best peat-free seed compost for my garden?

Your gardening questions answered: What’s the best peat-free seed compost for my garden?

A good quality peat-free seed compost ideally should ideally be friable and finely textured to maximise the chances of successful germination

Sat Feb 03 2024 - 05:00
Gardening: Angela Jupe’s legacy in excellent hands and the top gardens for viewing snowdrops

Gardening: Angela Jupe’s legacy in excellent hands and the top gardens for viewing snowdrops

RHSI Bellefield, which opens for 2024 with its snowdrop weekend, will become a place of learning and gardening excellence

Sat Feb 03 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my jasmine?

Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my jasmine?

Winter jasmine is typically hardy, vigorous and tolerant of a range of growing conditions

Sat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00
What to do - and what not to do - to get your garden working against climate change

What to do - and what not to do - to get your garden working against climate change

Get rid of your paving and boundary walls, embrace weeds and plant a tree

Sat Jan 27 2024 - 05:00
An expert’s guide to the best places to buy seeds and bulbs

An expert’s guide to the best places to buy seeds and bulbs

Here’s my little black book black book of suppliers, a handy reference for the busy seed-sowing months ahead

Sat Jan 20 2024 - 05:00
Gardening: Is it too cold to move my butterfly bush?

Gardening: Is it too cold to move my butterfly bush?

Winter is not the best time to transplant or prune buddleia

Sat Jan 20 2024 - 05:00
Tone it down: Why too much artificial lighting is bad for your garden

Tone it down: Why too much artificial lighting is bad for your garden

Bright lights can annoy plants, wildlife and you; so go easy when illuminating your outdoor spaces

Sat Jan 13 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my climbing roses?

Your gardening questions answered: What’s wrong with my climbing roses?

Plants can lose their vitality and become pot-bound when they run out of space

Sat Jan 13 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: How to compost a Christmas tree

Your gardening questions answered: How to compost a Christmas tree

There are several ways that you can put your old Christmas tree to good use in your garden

Sat Jan 06 2024 - 05:00
New year gardening: ‘It feels like everything is shifting’

New year gardening: ‘It feels like everything is shifting’

Amid changing weather patterns, gardeners will continue to face new challenges in the years ahead

Sat Jan 06 2024 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Should I get my houseplants watered while I’m away over winter?

Your gardening questions answered: Should I get my houseplants watered while I’m away over winter?

Keeping them warm might be a bigger concern

Sun Dec 17 2023 - 05:00
Bread & Roses gives gift of floristry to women seeking refuge from torture and violence

Bread & Roses gives gift of floristry to women seeking refuge from torture and violence

Women taking part in therapeutic wreath-making programme offered by Róisín Godfrey and Spirasi express gratitude for support since their arrival in Ireland

Sat Dec 16 2023 - 05:00
Dreaming of a green Christmas: make the garden the centrepiece of your festive table

Dreaming of a green Christmas: make the garden the centrepiece of your festive table

Set the table for Christmas with a mix of foraged twigs, berried branches, faded seedheads and evergreen foliage

Sat Dec 16 2023 - 05:00
Pick of the crop: This year’s best gardening books

Pick of the crop: This year’s best gardening books

Indulge in a little horticultural inspired reading with one of these gems

Sat Dec 09 2023 - 17:00
From A-Z: Gifts for the gardening lover in your life

From A-Z: Gifts for the gardening lover in your life

From botanical art workshops, to waterproof boots, to a rare plant and the ultimate weeding tool, here are some Christmas gift ideas

Sat Dec 02 2023 - 05:00
Celebrating the work of Irish botanical artists

Celebrating the work of Irish botanical artists

A new book pays tribute to the work of Irish botanical artists, many of them women

Sat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Is it too late to plant my bulbs?

Your gardening questions answered: Is it too late to plant my bulbs?

There is still time but blooms might come out a little later in 2024

Sat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
Leaves may be falling, but don’t rush to tidy them

Leaves may be falling, but don’t rush to tidy them

The good news is that creating a leaf mould can offer vital nutrients to your garden

Sat Nov 18 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: What plants can I use for home-made Christmas decorations?

Your gardening questions answered: What plants can I use for home-made Christmas decorations?

Growing your own plants, such as sweet bay and pittosporum, will provide many options for festive decorating at this time of year

Sat Nov 18 2023 - 05:00
How to keep soil healthy, happy and productive

How to keep soil healthy, happy and productive

Just like a chef is only as good as their ingredients, a gardener requires half-decent soil to conjure horticultural magic

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Will a dehumidifier damage my plants?

Your gardening questions answered: Will a dehumidifier damage my plants?

It may be good to dry out your clothes, but such an appliance can also dry out your plants

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 05:00
Monty Don: ‘My depression, when it hits, isn’t pretty or poetic’

Monty Don: ‘My depression, when it hits, isn’t pretty or poetic’

BBC star, a 'horticultural heartthrob and soother of souls', speaks about how getting out in the garden is fundamental to his well-being

Sun Nov 05 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Can I prune my Clematis montana without damaging it?

Your gardening questions answered: Can I prune my Clematis montana without damaging it?

An impressive sight, this vigorous, fast-growing climber can also cause problems

Sat Oct 28 2023 - 05:00
Colourful winter garden pot displays: Here’s how to get them right

Colourful winter garden pot displays: Here’s how to get them right

It might be tricky to achieve but a lush and artfully-planted winter pot is just what’s needed at this time of year

Sat Oct 28 2023 - 05:00
How to keep your plants in better health: follow the ‘right plant for the right place’ mantra

How to keep your plants in better health: follow the ‘right plant for the right place’ mantra

Following some simple rules can help keep your plants in better health

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Should dahlias stay or go now?

Your gardening questions answered: Should dahlias stay or go now?

Dahlia tubers are much more likely to be killed by sitting in wet than cold soil

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 00:00
The rewards – and challenges – of growing your own food

The rewards – and challenges – of growing your own food

If growing our own food is so important, why should community gardens lead such a precarious existence with minimal public funding and no long-term legal protections?

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 05:30
Gardening Q&A: How to avoid tulip fire

Gardening Q&A: How to avoid tulip fire

Once in the ground the disease persists for several years, making it impossible to successfully grow tulips where it is present

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 05:00
Moss has taken over my hedge. How do I get rid of it?

Moss has taken over my hedge. How do I get rid of it?

Improving air circulation within plants can help cut back mossy growth

Sat Oct 07 2023 - 05:00
How to pick the perfect tree for your garden

How to pick the perfect tree for your garden

When choosing a tree, it’s important to think about factors such as its hardiness, the local climate and soil quality

Sat Oct 07 2023 - 05:00
Good garden bone structure: what is it and how can you achieve it?

Good garden bone structure: what is it and how can you achieve it?

Bringing in an expert can make a big difference to the permanent structure of your garden

Sat Sept 30 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Plants for a flowering hedge

Your gardening questions answered: Plants for a flowering hedge

Focus first on species that are native and pollinator-friendly

Sat Sept 30 2023 - 05:00
Get planting: the best bulbs for window boxes, beneath a tree and mixed borders

Get planting: the best bulbs for window boxes, beneath a tree and mixed borders

Gardening: Plant now for a world of beauty next spring

Sat Sept 23 2023 - 05:00
Your gardening questions answered: Aphids have ravaged my trees, should I get pruning?

Your gardening questions answered: Aphids have ravaged my trees, should I get pruning?

A multipronged approach might be the best solution, writes Fionnuala Fallon

Sat Sept 23 2023 - 05:00
How to keep butterflies all aflutter in your garden and beyond

How to keep butterflies all aflutter in your garden and beyond

It’s the time of year when butterflies need nectar-rich flowers, in preparation for hibernation or migration

Sat Sept 16 2023 - 05:00
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