The Irish Times

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

Our naturally damp soil can often become waterlogged, but there are solutions at hand

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

Des Doyle’s unique creation is ultra low-maintenance but also dynamic and very beautiful

Sat Jul 11 2020 - 09:03

A “forest” of women across the world are connected by their love of plants and flowers

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 00:00

There are many ways to create a beautiful slice of nature in the smallest of spaces

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 00:00

Winter has its icy grip on the garden leaving little for the gardener to do except pick up a good book

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 00:00

Here’s a shortlist of just some of this year’s ‘must-haves’, along with a guide to reliable suppliers

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 00:00

Round-up of reads features no less than three octogenarians and one nonagenarian who have made outstanding contributions to horticulture

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 08:00

There are gifts across the price range for your favourite horticulturalists

Thu Dec 03 2015 - 12:00

Recording the details of your garden’s trials and triumphs is an important part of its continuing improvement

Thu Sept 19 2013 - 16:24