Bindweed is the bane of all gardeners across Ireland. If it gets into your patch and establishes itself it's a nightmare to get rid of. It will ke...
All this balmy weather has had me thinking about what is grown in climates warmer to ours and the first to come to mind was citrus fruits. Oranges and...
As gardeners we all know that our native worms are crucial for the soil. Worms has a critical role in the breakdown of plant matter which they t...
There are many flowers that we look at and immediately think 'Daisy' but there's so many different types it's hard to describe what we...
The garden is in full swing at the moment. The grass is flying up quicker than we can mow it, beds are bursting with blooms and the fruit is forming h...
Some borders and beds that were planted last year or longer ago might start looking a little tired and bedraggled which can be especially frustrating ...
Lemon Balm is a wonderful herb, it has a multitude of uses from drinking it in tea to using it fresh in salads to give it a unique taste. It grows inc...
Labernum also known as 'Golden Chain' or 'Golden Rain' is on full display at the moment. Its striking bright yellow chain flowers are ...
The weather is unusually warm for us here in Ireland and with the hot weather comes new challenges in the garden. Here I will just give a few tips and...
The weather has been fabulous, nearly 3 weeks of sunshine is quickly making up for our last dismal summer. The only issue is without the rain we will ...
With spring just around the corner we should be planning the layout of next years garden. One thing we are all being encouraged to do is keep rewildin...
Homemade Suet Balls Our feathered friends will be struggling with the drop in temperature and the lack of natural food sources right now and although...
