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Gardening with Mary: from little acorns to great oaks

Look beyond the autumn colour and collect some seeds to plan for tomorrow’s trees.

GARDENING 14 October 2026

Gardening with Mary: from little acorns to great oaks

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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 30 September 2026

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

GARDENING 23 September 2026

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

GARDENING 16 September 2026

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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 5 August 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 5 August 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 5 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 5 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 5 August 2026

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

These sun-loving plants have not only survived Ireland’s driest of summers but flourished in the garden.

GARDENING 5 August 2026

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

How to keep your plants healthy in a prolonged dry period and drought-resistant choices.

GARDENING 5 August 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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