The Irish Times

Harvesting and pruning in a late summer garden

Lift garlic if the leaves have started to yellow, before the bulbs split and expose the cloves

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00

Rainy day gardening: Keep on top of pests and enjoy the crop of vegetables

This damp August has created optimum soil conditions for seeds to germinate

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 00:00

Gardening: Get next summer all sown up

Fionnuala Fallon: Hardy annuals will happily endure an average cold Irish winter

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 00:00

Eight of the best Instagram gardeners to follow in 2018

Gardeners growing their presence on social media are becoming key influencers

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 08:00

How to birdwatch in the garden this winter

Even a small suburban garden can host 25-30 species of birds in winter

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 08:00

Autumn – time for new beginnings in the garden

A bit of effort now with weeds and seeds will pay off in next year’s harvest

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 00:00

The Dublin chef who grows crops in rooftop pots

Stephen’s McAllister’s city ‘garden’ is no more than a cheerful clutter of pots and recycled wooden wine crates on a crowded, shady balcony overlooking the capital’s dusty yards and sun-bleached rooftops. But that’s enough for an ongoing supply of fresh, delicious ingredients

Sat Jul 30 2016 - 06:00