Bursts of Colour and Hungry Critters
The garden is finally bursting into colour with a riot of blousy, frilled daffodils competing for attention alongside an array of...
Is that you Spring? I've been waiting for you!
After what felt like an eternal winter, I don’t think I’m alone when I say just how ready I am for spring this year and there are plenty of
A Love Letter to Gardening
I was a relatively late bloomer when I first discovered gardening, falling accidentally into the role of plant mother when my sister gave...
Spring Time! Fun Time!
At the start of the month I enjoyed a delightful garden visit with an old friend from college to the lesser known gem that is Primrose...
The Art of Pruning Roses
Around this time of year, I bring my gardening class to the War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge in Dublin to learn how to prune the...
The Wonderful World of Edible Ornamentals
The hedgerows are jam-packed with blackberries right now so I made my annual trip to the banks of the Liffey and indulged myself with...
Being Plant Wise in the Garden
I recently had the pleasure of taking part in a series of talks at the RHSI Garden Show at Russborough House and was delighted to be...
Botanical Plaster Art at Knockrose Garden
This month I have been out and about and was delighted to be invited to the launch of Erica Devine’s Botanical Plaster Art Exhibition at...
Bloom Festival 2019
This year, strong emphasis was placed on sustainability and the environment alongside inclusion and mental health. Soft planting schemes...
Homegrown Veg and Peat-free Gardening
Growing vegetables is one of the most satisfying things you can do and the flavour you will relish from freshly harvested produce far...
