Nine ways to cut gardening costs this spring
Cultivating your own crops from seed is just one way to cut down on household expenses
A gardener’s gift guide: bamboo shoots, fire pits and online courses
No idea what to buy for the gardener in your life? Let us plant some ideas in your brain
Coronavirus: Supply chain shortages leave gardeners waiting for seeds
Online orders for Irish seeds rise dramatically in wake of Covid-19 restrictions
Eat better fruit without it costing the earth
Supermarkets are piled high with fruit imports but it’s not hard to grow your own
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
Make the cut: the right way to prune roses
Follow the three Ds by using secateurs to remove any dead, diseased or dying wood
Indoors, on a balcony or garden, everyone can grow their own food
Fed up with processed food? Here’s all you need to know to grow your own
Eight of the best Instagram gardeners to follow in 2018
Gardeners growing their presence on social media are becoming key influencers
How to birdwatch in the garden this winter
Even a small suburban garden can host 25-30 species of birds in winter
Dahlias are demanding divas – but they’re worth it
These showy flowers bring a bit of brilliance to the garden
Preparations for a polytunnel, from soil to seed trays – and don’t forget the hammock
Your guide to the best groundwork, equipment and plants to get started
After the builders have left, first sort the soil in your new garden
Aim for the right plants for the right soil and in the right place
Autumn – time for new beginnings in the garden
A bit of effort now with weeds and seeds will pay off in next year’s harvest
The Dublin chef who grows crops in rooftop pots
Stephen’s McAllister’s city ‘garden’ is no more than a cheerful clutter of pots and recycled wooden wine crates on a crowded, shady balcony overlooking the capital’s dusty yards and sun-bleached rooftops. But that’s enough for an ongoing supply of fresh, delicious ingredients
Gardens: Plant some seeds of inspiration
Next year’s catalogues are out, and there are lots of interesting new plants to consider growing
The best presents for the gardener in your life
There are gifts across the price range for your favourite horticulturalists
Grow: What have bees ever done for us?
The ‘natural capital’ movement aims to increase awareness of nature’s value
10 things to plant now for those salad days
If you want your garden to be brimming with tasty produce this summer, then it’s time to get sowing
Return of the lost crops of the Incas
Irish gardeners are reviving ancient crops such as amaranth, kaniwa and quinoa because they are easy to grow and nutritious
Wicker brings a welcome touch of whimsy to the garden
These eco-friendly structures and sculptures can transform a garden
Grow: bring the chilli club to your garden
It may be cold outside, but this is the best time to start growing chilli plants from seed
Gardening: Indoor plants are a breath of fresh air
Pot plants also add humidity and filter pollutants from our homes and offices
Gardening by the seaside
Wind-blown and salty – coastal gardens are challenging, so take advice from two experts
Taste of summer
July is an excellent month in which to start sowing seed of many different salad leaves . . . and not just for the summer salad bowl
Grow your own groceries and reap the rewards
By feeding yourself from your own garden, you can learn a few new tricks while saving a fortune on fruit and veg
Get ready for winter
It might be mid-October but that doesn’t mean it’s time to lay down tools. Instead, here are 10 very good reasons to get busy in the garden this week . . .
Salad days
A guide to some of the more unusual vegetable and salad crops that can be grown from seed this summer
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