Spring
Gerry Daly on 17 Nov 2021
In the Garden with Gerry: strawberry tree
This tree is often referred to as the Killarney strawberry tree as it is often seen growing in south Kerry, writes Gerry Daly.
Gerry Daly on 27 Oct 2021
In the Garden with Gerry Daly: bright red rowan
This week is all about the wild mountain ash, rowan and whitebeam. Plus now is a good time to plat perennial flowers as garden centres nationwide are being restocked, writes Gerry Daly.
Contributor on 01 Sep 2021
In the Garden with Gerry Daly: Japanese anemone
Gerry Day discusses Japanese anemone, taking geranium cuttings and the jobs to get done this week
Janine Kennedy on 06 Apr 2021
A light dessert to put some 'spring' in your step
This panna cotta tartlet is creamy, sweet and very light tasting; making it an ideal springtime dessert. Janine Kennedy writes.
Gerry Daly on 17 Mar 2021
In the garden with Gerry Daly: spring sparkler
The Japanese quince, with its bright red flowers, does really sparkle in the spring sunshine, writes Gerry Daly
Leo Powell on 17 Feb 2021
The Front Row: the cultural significance of Imbolc
With spring in the air, this week Leo Powell takes a look at the cultural significance of Imbolc
Contributor on 10 Feb 2021
Brighter days, brighter skin
Our skin is exposed to the elements every day - especially for those of us farming. Suzie O'Neill is here to share some fuss-free products to freshen up our skin, just in time for spring
Leo Powell on 05 Feb 2021
Front Row: the feast of St Brigid
Leo Powell takes a look at some of the stories and customs associated with St Brigid.
Pat O'Toole on 05 Feb 2021
Plenty of amateur dramatics to creating a stage on the farm
Tommy Moyles tells Pat O'Toole of how there are advantages to farming when preparing for a part in an amateur drama production.
Pat O'Toole on 03 Feb 2021
Creating a stage on the farm
Tommy Moyles tell Pat O'Toole of how there are advantages to farming when preparing for a part in an amateur drama production
Mairead Lavery on 27 Jan 2021
Mairead's Garden Diaries: a new visitor to the garden
There’s a definite stretch in the evenings and the birds are singing, can spring be far behind writes Mairead Lavery
Mairead Lavery on 25 Nov 2020
Lots to do despite the weather
The weather might be rough but that won’t deter Mairead Lavery from working in her garden.
Mairead Lavery on 14 Oct 2020
Mairead's garden favourites: the lovely little snowdrop
Snowdrops are the first flowers of the year and their appearance helps comfort us with the promise that ‘everything is going to be all right’, writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 23 Sep 2020
Mairead's Garden Diaries: time to start planning
It may be September, but Mairead Lavery has a spring in her step as she turns her back on 2020 and contemplates spring bulbs
Mairead Lavery on 09 Sep 2020
Mairead’s garden favourites: alliums
Now is the time to get planting alliums for sensational late spring colour in the garden, writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 02 Sep 2020
Mairead's country garden favourites: Japanese anemones
Just as everything in the garden is going to pot, along comes the Japanese anemone to save the day writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 26 Aug 2020
The Garden Diaries: seeking inspiration in other gardens
A visit or two to lovely gardens is the perfect antidote to a miserable summer on the home front writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 12 Aug 2020
Mairead's Country Garden Favourites: polyanthus and primulas
There's nothing like a bright bunch of beautiful flowers to cheer up a dull winter's day
Mairead Lavery on 06 May 2020
The Garden Diaries: nature’s magnificent bounty
A good garden will produce more flowers than you will ever plant or need. So take advantage and welcome these self-seeders into your life says Mairead Lavery.
Contributor on 18 Mar 2020
Mindfulness: how to feel the fun in your life
Mindfulness expert Catherine Callaghan shows us how to have fun again and put a spring in your step this spring time