Spring

Pretty in pink petals unfold

Some early performers bring colour, fragrance and renewed life to the spring garden.

GARDENING 18 March 2026

Pretty in pink petals unfold

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Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

Gardening with Kitty: put the humble spud on parade this spring

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Dip in and chill out – eight spots to take the plunge

Dip in and chill out – eight spots to take the plunge

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Gardening with Mary: it’s blooming time – best spring gardening tips

Gardening with Mary: it’s blooming time – best spring gardening tips

Gardening with Mary: it’s blooming time – best spring gardening tips

GARDENING 18 February 2026

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

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Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

Gardening with Kitty: sowing the seeds for springtime

February technically marks the start of spring in Ireland – so it’s time to get back out into the garden.

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Gardening with Paul: switch on bulbs to bring the light

Gardening with Paul: switch on bulbs to bring the light

Successful gardening is about planning, and right now you should be thinking about spring, writes Paul Maher

GARDENING 2 April 2025

'May is a magical time of renewal and beauty'

'May is a magical time of renewal and beauty'

From Bealtaine to the Blesssed Virgin, let's celebrate the magic of May.

L2 2 April 2025

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

The little white book turns up and the spring jobs continue to bring energy and vibrancy to the farm.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 2 April 2025

Dromore National School: hats off to this Easter tradition

Dromore National School: hats off to this Easter tradition

From lambs and chicks to tractors – students from Dromore National School show off their creativity at their annual Easter Bonnet Parade.

FEATURES 2 April 2025

‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

The workload is wasing on dairy farms as calving comes to an end. The fine weather is finally here and starting to drive on grass growth.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 2 April 2025

Gardening with Kitty: see the benefits of mulching

Gardening with Kitty: see the benefits of mulching

It’s time to embrace some ‘minimum input for maximum output’ growing techniques in your garden, writes Kitty Scully.

GARDENING 2 April 2025

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