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10 unsung heroes of the Irish garden

10 unsung heroes of the Irish garden

From potentilla to privet - the plants we take for granted, unable to appreciate their many qualities

Sat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
The best flower varieties to grow for cutting

The best flower varieties to grow for cutting

Make the summer flower border sing with these eight easy-growing delights

Sat Jul 02 2022 - 06:00
Three new gardening books to inspire and inform this summer

Three new gardening books to inspire and inform this summer

From a month-by-month guide for newbies to tales from Dublin Zoo’s former head-gardener

Sat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
How does your kitchen garden grow? Get planting now for a summer harvest

How does your kitchen garden grow? Get planting now for a summer harvest

Lettuce, runner beans, carrots and coriander are among the fast-growing plants that will produce a delicious crop

Sat Jun 18 2022 - 06:00
‘I have a new garden . . . . or the beginnings of one’

‘I have a new garden . . . . or the beginnings of one’

Fionnuala Fallon on gardening

Sat Jun 11 2022 - 06:00
To mow or not to mow:  the dilemma facing lawn lovers

To mow or not to mow: the dilemma facing lawn lovers

Fionnuala Fallon on gardening

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Back in Bloom: Dublin flower fest is ready to blossom once again

Back in Bloom: Dublin flower fest is ready to blossom once again

After two years, designers are itching to display their show gardens in the Phoenix Park

Sat May 28 2022 - 06:00
Irish gardener on Chelsea Flower Show gold-medal winning team

Irish gardener on Chelsea Flower Show gold-medal winning team

Valerie Keating Bond a member of the rewilding team, which also won the prestigious Best in Show award

Thu May 26 2022 - 14:13
Get cutting and snip some beautiful plants for free

Get cutting and snip some beautiful plants for free

Boost your garden by snipping cuttings of hydrangea, fuchsia and more

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about growing wisteria

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about growing wisteria

This fragrant plant, a ‘rampageous rockstar’, induces awe, admiration and envy

Sat May 14 2022 - 06:00
Tricks of the trade to bring your garden to life

Tricks of the trade to bring your garden to life

From fleece and plastic to mulch and seaweed, simple ways to give your plants a boost

Sat May 07 2022 - 06:00
Spring into action: Plant these bulbs now for beautiful flowers this summer

Spring into action: Plant these bulbs now for beautiful flowers this summer

It’s not too late to plan for a gorgeous garden this summer-autumn

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00
A partnership made in heaven: climbing roses and clematis

A partnership made in heaven: climbing roses and clematis

With the range so mind-boggingly vast, here’s how to choose the perfect combination

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
Five ways to share the joy of gardening this Easter

Five ways to share the joy of gardening this Easter

Get out in nature to cheer your spirits

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00
Blooming April trumpets the end of winter

Blooming April trumpets the end of winter

Here are some of the best hardy herbaceous perennials to bring spring into Irish gardens

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 06:00
Small can be bountiful: Growing your own veg without a big garden

Small can be bountiful: Growing your own veg without a big garden

Some crops don’t need much space and can even thrive inside on a sunny kitchen ledge

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 06:00
The golden rules of gardens: Ten things I wish I’d known when I started gardening

The golden rules of gardens: Ten things I wish I’d known when I started gardening

Put the right plant in the right place, learn the art of propagation, and ignore trends

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00
Five of the best vegetables to grow for your supper

Five of the best vegetables to grow for your supper

Jerusalem artichoke, kale and potatoes are some of the more resilient vegetables to grow

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 06:00
Trio of Irish gardeners to receive prestigious RHS awards

Trio of Irish gardeners to receive prestigious RHS awards

Contributions of Thomas Pakenham, Seamus O’Brien and Paddy Mackie recognised

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Good gardening gear: How to avoid damp bottoms and cold backs

Good gardening gear: How to avoid damp bottoms and cold backs

From the best boots to the cosiest gloves, gardening experts on how to stay warm

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00
Want to decorate your home with dried flowers? Here’s how to grow your own

Want to decorate your home with dried flowers? Here’s how to grow your own

Forget shop-bought bunches, grow these 10 of the best for bucketloads of beautiful stems

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Nine ways to cut gardening costs this spring

Nine ways to cut gardening costs this spring

Cultivating your own crops from seed is just one way to cut down on household expenses

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
How to make your garden part of the ‘urban forest’

How to make your garden part of the ‘urban forest’

Gerald Mills has counted the trees in Dublin’s parks and streets. Now he wants to know what’s growing in our gardens

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 06:00
Houseplants: Where to buy them in Ireland, and the best apps for keeping them alive

Houseplants: Where to buy them in Ireland, and the best apps for keeping them alive

Amid the misinformation where can you find reliable advice on buying and tending plants?

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
A photographic celebration of the pared-back winter garden

A photographic celebration of the pared-back winter garden

Andrew Montgomery and Clare Foster’s book, Winter Gardens, is a photographic tour-de-force

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
Prep, prune, plant: Your garden’s success depends on what you do now

Prep, prune, plant: Your garden’s success depends on what you do now

A little judicious groundwork at this time of year ensures a gorgeous garden later on

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
It’s cold, wet, dark and dismal. Let’s get gardening

It’s cold, wet, dark and dismal. Let’s get gardening

What you do in the garden now can lay the foundations for a year of homegrown beauty

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00
How to garden a loved one’s resting place

How to garden a loved one’s resting place

Graveyards can be home to a motley collection of wonderful wild and cultivated plants

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00
Eight simple ways to bring the garden indoors this Christmas

Eight simple ways to bring the garden indoors this Christmas

Use sprigs of evergreen, homegrown foliage to add seasonal charm to gifts

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00
Great books to give the gardener in your life this Christmas

Great books to give the gardener in your life this Christmas

Here’s a round-up of some of the best gardening books of 2021, from sustainability to dried flowers

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00
Great gifts for gardeners: Tools, plants and knowledge

Great gifts for gardeners: Tools, plants and knowledge

From gardening gloves and houseplants to roses, there is something here for everyone

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00
Plot to plate ethos from a charming Kilkenny kitchen garden

Plot to plate ethos from a charming Kilkenny kitchen garden

The Goodwillies helped start a conversation about organic gardening and food culture

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Forget poinsettias – choose glamorous amaryllis for mid-winter colour

Gardening: Forget poinsettias – choose glamorous amaryllis for mid-winter colour

How to fill your home and garden with blooms over the months ahead

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00
Five classic garden hedges for shelter, privacy and beauty

Five classic garden hedges for shelter, privacy and beauty

Chosen carefully, the right hedge can filter noise, air pollution and livestock

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00
How to plant a tree: a guide for bare-root season

How to plant a tree: a guide for bare-root season

Bare-root specimens are considerably cheaper and kinder to the environment

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00
Protecting our repository of Irish plants: A unique but fragile heritage

Protecting our repository of Irish plants: A unique but fragile heritage

UK plant conservation charity awards Irish countrywide collection official status

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Understanding magic of seasonal light is key to growing happy plants

Gardening: Understanding magic of seasonal light is key to growing happy plants

Autumn’s naturally dwindling light levels causes a reduction in chlorophyll in plants

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Ornamental onions bring jewel-like colours to the garden

Gardening: Ornamental onions bring jewel-like colours to the garden

Alliums are easy to grow and most are tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Plant now for strawberry heaven next summer

Gardening: Plant now for strawberry heaven next summer

A mix of strawberry varieties carefully selected can extend the harvesting season

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Native hawthorns are outstanding trees but don’t try to hug one

Gardening: Native hawthorns are outstanding trees but don’t try to hug one

This tree is versatile, tolerant of challenging growing conditions and pollinator friendly

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
Just moved into a house with a wild garden? Here’s how to tackle it

Just moved into a house with a wild garden? Here’s how to tackle it

It can be tempting to ruthlessly prune overgrown plants but don’t be too hasty

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00
Take a devil-may-care attitude with spring bulbs – your garden will thank you

Take a devil-may-care attitude with spring bulbs – your garden will thank you

If you’re a very tidy-minded gardener, intentionally naturalising can be a challenge

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00
How to make the most of an autumn garden harvest

How to make the most of an autumn garden harvest

Properly harvesting and storing delicious produce is as challenging as growing it

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: How to home-save seed to help ensure supply

Gardening: How to home-save seed to help ensure supply

Home-saving seed allows us to support biodiversity while ensuring reliable supply of fresh seeds

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: A dozen ornamental grasses to add structure, texture and interest

Gardening: A dozen ornamental grasses to add structure, texture and interest

Grasses add sculptural foliage, long-lasting flowers and seed-heads to the garden

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00
Harvesting and pruning in a late summer garden

Harvesting and pruning in a late summer garden

Lift garlic if the leaves have started to yellow, before the bulbs split and expose the cloves

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: How to hold on to the summer's natural beauty

Gardening: How to hold on to the summer's natural beauty

The bigger and lusher the blooms, the more challenging they are to dry

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: How to keep your plants healthy through droughts and storms

Gardening: How to keep your plants healthy through droughts and storms

With this year’s weather Irish gardeners have learned to expect the unexpected

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Nine on-trend yellows . . . but a little goes a long way

Gardening: Nine on-trend yellows . . . but a little goes a long way

For all the yellow-phobics out there – Pantone says it’s the future, so embrace it

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 06:00
Gardening: Carpet walls with plants that love nooks and crannies

Gardening: Carpet walls with plants that love nooks and crannies

Plants can transform the most unpromising niches in sun-baked and shady stone walls

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
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