Pledge to Plant: How to join top gardeners in supporting hospice fundraiser
Nurse and midwife Kathy Whyte establishes fundraising initiative in honour of her late mum
The secrets to growing an exotic Irish garden
We can easily recreate the sense of an Australian rainforest, leafy Asian woodland or a sun-baked Mediterranean garden, at home
Kick up some leaves: five great Irish gardens to visit before winter arrives
Some of Ireland’s loveliest gardens put on a fine display of autumn foliage
Rainy day gardening: Keep on top of pests and enjoy the crop of vegetables
This damp August has created optimum soil conditions for seeds to germinate
The secret to growing tremendously tasty tomatoes
It takes time and expertise to coax these greedy, sun-loving, thirsty plants to give of their very best
Five trees in running to be deemed Ireland’s best
Eventual winner will go on to be judged in the 2020 European tree of the year competition
Shake off the winter blues with a snowdrop hunt
Altamont, in Co Carlow, has one of greatest displays of any Irish garden open this month
High in the Himalayas, an Irish plant-hunter’s paradise
Some of loveliest plant species in Irish gardens hail from the tiny Indian state of Sikkim
This week in the garden: Plan and plant now for the festive season
With a little forward planning, you can have a beautiful addition to the Christmas table or a lovely gift for the flower-lover in your life
Flaming flowers and scented shrubs will brighten dismal days
Early-flowering plants spark joy and mark the turning of the season
Reasons to be cheerful in the garden: Snowdrops are in
February is peak snowdrop season so it’s a good time to visit galanthophiles’ gardens
10 terrific tulips to buy now and plant later for spring
Size does matter when it comes to bulbs so rush out and get the best varieties now before they are snapped up
Why modern textile artists prefer natural plant dyes
The centuries-old practice can create deep, vibrant colours and is environment-friendly
Seeds to plant now for cut flowers next summer
Growing flowers from seed will give you great joy and satisfaction
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