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Deploy the hoes to tackle the army of new weeds

Recent warm weather and rain has been a boon for weeds, which means plenty of work for gardeners

Thu Apr 14 2011 - 01:00

Sowing and growing and the Queen and Obama

It’s all systems go in the OPW garden with seed to germinate and two heads of state on their way

Thu Mar 31 2011 - 01:00

A flat foe from Down Under, apples from another time

Dealing with Australian flatworms in the garden and planting heritage Irish apple trees

Thu Mar 17 2011 - 00:00

Rare species of the humble spud take us back in time

URBAN FARMER: An unusual collection was among the highlights of the first ever Potato Day at Sonairte

Thu Mar 10 2011 - 00:00

Spring is here at last and it's time to start sowing

URBAN FARMER: It’s been a long, icy winter but now, finally, spring is here and we can get gardening

Thu Mar 03 2011 - 00:00

All set to sow seeds in the fight against onion blight

Onion blight is a canny operator, hiding in the soil and waiting, for years if need be, for allium sets to arrive

Thu Feb 24 2011 - 00:00

Prepare to do battle with persistent perennial weeds

Regular weeds are a problem in any garden, but really pesky species can be tricky to shift

Thu Feb 17 2011 - 00:00

Why it pays to get the inside story on your soil

URBAN FARMER: The correct balance of nutrients and trace elements is vital for healthy growth

Thu Feb 10 2011 - 00:00

Hone your gardening skills and get ready for spring

There is a wide range of courses on offer around the country for growers keen to learn more

Thu Feb 03 2011 - 00:00

When it comes to potatoes it's early days for the expert

Common sense is the best guide to growing spuds

Thu Jan 20 2011 - 00:00

Heigh-hoe, heigh-hoe: tools to make your garden grow

Spades, shovels hoes. forks, trowels: how to pick the best garden tools

Thu Jan 13 2011 - 00:00

Sit back and make a resolution: what GYO gardeners will do

AH YES, dear old wintry January, the month that smokers, dieters and gardeners love to hate.

Thu Jan 06 2011 - 00:00

A Christmas wreath that's good enough to eat

URBAN FARMER : How to make a festive wreath using fruit and veg

Thu Dec 16 2010 - 00:00

Back to the future - growing your own in 1910 and 2010

URBAN FARMER: Far from being a new fangled fad, allotments have a proud history

Thu Dec 09 2010 - 00:00

Mucking about with manure is a gardening must

URBAN FARMER: Well-fed soil gives healthy crops but which food is best?

Thu Dec 02 2010 - 00:00

Plant and prune now to get berry good results

It’s well worth spending some time sorting out your soft fruit

Thu Nov 25 2010 - 00:00

The hows and whys of autumn onions and garlic

A shortage of garlic means prices are likely to rise next year, so why not grow your own?

Thu Nov 11 2010 - 00:00

Parsnips, turnips and beetroot - the roots of all good

Now is the time to embrace root vegetables – hardy, delicious, and packed with vitamins

Thu Nov 04 2010 - 00:00

A bright bulb and a curly kale can defy the Puca

URBAN FARMER : Traditionally, crops should be harvested by Hallowe’en, but there are some hardy exceptions

Thu Oct 28 2010 - 01:00

Preparing for Cavan's monster pumpkin contest

Growing giant pumpkins takes time, effort and skill. This year’s finest will be on view in Virginia this weekend

Thu Oct 21 2010 - 01:00

Here's to making the most of a sweet surplus

It’s been a bumper year for apples, so why not use your extras to make delicious apple juice or cider?

Thu Oct 14 2010 - 01:00

How to store without geting all tied up in knots

URBAN FARMER : Onion rope aside, it’s an easy affair preparing storage spots for this year’s fruit and vegetable crops

Thu Oct 07 2010 - 01:00

What to do when it comes to the crunch

Celery is a crop on the rise, and if you take a few precautions, growing it can be simplicity itself

Thu Sept 23 2010 - 01:00

What to sow, plant and do now

Sow: Green manures, komatsuna, land cress, lettuce, mibuna, mizuna, mustards, salad rocket, spinach, winter purslane

Thu Sept 23 2010 - 01:00

It's an unpredictable life for pumpkins and pests

Variations in the weather, the soil, pests and diseases can all affect your crop

Thu Sept 02 2010 - 01:00

Runner beans take off in midsummer

The sight of a row of scarlet runner beans in full flower is magic

Thu Aug 12 2010 - 01:00

Spirit of adventure helps make the most of salad days

It’s amazing how many easy-to- grow plants can bring colour, flavour and crunch to our summer meals

Thu Jul 01 2010 - 01:00

Strawberry fields forever yielding fruit this summer

This year’s weather has resulted in a spectacular strawberry crop in the walled garden

Thu Jun 24 2010 - 01:00

Making the most of the sweet scent of summer

The delicious, tangy smell of tomato plant leaves is one of the season’s sensual delights

Thu Jun 17 2010 - 01:00

Saving the spuds means a compromise on chemicals

Organic is the ideal at the OPW’s walled garden, but its gardeners have had to spray the potato crop with a fungicide

Thu Jun 10 2010 - 01:00

What to: Sow, plant and do now

Sow outdoors: French beans; runner beans; beetroot; calabrese; carrots; mini cauliflowers; chicory; courgettes; cucumbers; endives…

Thu Jun 10 2010 - 01:00

What to: Sow, plant and do now

Sow under cover: cucumbers; pumpkins; sweet corn; sunflowers; courgettes; autumn and winter cauliflowers; kales; dwarf, French…

Thu May 27 2010 - 01:00

Garden aristocrat makes its own rules

URBAN FARMER: It takes four years for asparagus to reach harvesting stage and growing it will put your patience to the test

Thu May 20 2010 - 01:00

What to sow, plant and do now

Sow under cover with heat (minimum 20ºC): tomatoes; aubergines; peppers; celeriac

Thu Mar 25 2010 - 00:00

Beating the blight: how to grow healthy potatoes

Vigilance is vital to stop disease spreading to nearby gardens

Thu Mar 04 2010 - 00:00

Question of sprouting potatoes causes much chit-chat

URBAN FARMER: There’s heated debate about the merits of chitting but the professionals let the results speak for themselves…

Thu Feb 18 2010 - 00:00
Grow-your-own courses bloom around the country

Grow-your-own courses bloom around the country

Want to grow your own? Here’s where to learn

Thu Jan 28 2010 - 00:00
Grow-your-own courses bloom around the country

Grow-your-own courses bloom around the country

Want to grow your own? Here’s where to learn

Thu Jan 28 2010 - 00:00

Growing pumpkins to scary sizes

Visitors to the OPW’s walled garden have been enthralled by its giant pumpkins while the gardeners are already busy planning …

Thu Oct 29 2009 - 00:00

Autumn is crunch-time for apples

URBAN FARMER : After years of decline, home-grown apples are returning to the back garden, with growers branching out into old…

Thu Sept 24 2009 - 01:00

Enemy attacks under cover of darkness

URBAN FARMER: The spoils of war from a cutworm infestation at the OPW’s walled garden in the Phoenix Park have gone to a cheeky…

Thu Sept 10 2009 - 01:00

A glut can be berry nice indeed . . .

... but, while late summer is a time of plenty in the garden, the profusion presents some problems, even for gluttons

Thu Aug 27 2009 - 01:00

Making up for lost time in midsummer

Most gardeners miss deadlines – but there’s time to catch up

Thu Jul 09 2009 - 01:00
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