Gardening

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

From plant encyclopedias to vegetable-growing guides, these are the best gardening books to buy as Christmas gifts for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 28 October 2026

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

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Gardening with Paul: compact conifers with big impact

Gardening with Paul: compact conifers with big impact

GARDENING 21 October 2026

Gardening with Mary: from little acorns to great oaks

Gardening with Mary: from little acorns to great oaks

GARDENING 14 October 2026

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

Gardening with Paul: bulbs to plant now for a spring surprise in 2027

GARDENING 7 October 2026

Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

GARDENING 30 September 2026

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Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

Autumn is an ideal time to consider the foxgloves that bring height and colour to next year’s garden.

GARDENING 23 September 2026

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

As summer ends, Mary Keenan is harvesting and sowing seeds of an old cottage-garden favourite.

GARDENING 16 September 2026

Gardening with Paul: autumn’s bright orange glow

Gardening with Paul: autumn’s bright orange glow

Herbaceous perennials can extend our season of colour and keep borders looking vibrant, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 9 September 2026

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

Autumn is the ideal time to plant strawberries, one of the most rewarding fruits to grow in the garden, writes Kitty Scully.

GARDENING 2 September 2026

IFJ Junior: how three Cavan brothers built a booming veg business

IFJ Junior: how three Cavan brothers built a booming veg business

James, Emmet and Jude Johnston are helping grow vegetables, care for 40 hens and sell fresh eggs from their family smallholding in Co Cavan.

FEATURES 26 August 2026

Gardening with Paul: how to grow stunning dahlias in any garden

Gardening with Paul: how to grow stunning dahlias in any garden

Discover Paul's top tips for growing vibrant dahlias in beds, borders and patio pots, with ideas to add long-lasting colour and impact to your garden.

GARDENING 26 August 2026

Gardening with Paul: Agapanthus puts on a summer fireworks show

Gardening with Paul: Agapanthus puts on a summer fireworks show

Also known as the African lily, agapanthus rewards gardeners with spectacular blue blooms through summer.

GARDENING 19 August 2026

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