Growing vegetables is one of the most satisfying things you can do and the flavour you will relish from freshly harvested produce far supersedes anything you can buy in the shop. Of course, you do need some space to indulge this hobby but honestly, a kitchen windowsill or even the tightest of balconies can accommodate edible treats you can harvest over the summer. If space is at a premium, herbs and salads are the go-to crops and are relatively easy to grow. Try cut and come

This month I thought I would chat about all things ericaceous meaning those plants that love acidic conditions spurred on by a visit to the National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh, in Wicklow. This is a fantastic garden not far from Wicklow town with the most spectacular collection of Rhododendrons and unusual conifers all thriving in the acidic soil the garden county is famed for. The thing about these plants is, they prefer it when the pH is at the lower end of the scale a