The Botanic Gardens and me: Conor Pope traces his family tree through the Gardens’ history
‘I don’t think very many people in the country have such a direct line of descendancy to something so special’ – family historian Tricia Kearns
‘I don’t think very many people in the country have such a direct line of descendancy to something so special’ – family historian Tricia Kearns
Heat, good light levels, sufficient moisture and good quality compost are all important
Lockdown enabling people to engage with ‘calm and quiet’ natural world
This damp August has created optimum soil conditions for seeds to germinate
The programme of 200+ acts extends across 13 stages and venues
Gathering in Co Wicklow discusses challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
No amount of watering is going to be as good for plants as sweet, clean, cool Irish rain
While we’re all familiar with high-profile places like Glendalough and Newgrange, there are 750 less well-known heritage sites around Ireland, all worth a visit. Here’s a taster of just a few of them
Your guide to the best groundwork, equipment and plants to get started
No organism is more important than the ant to the complex ecology of our soil
Staying in touch with the soil can help to make us happier and save the planet
Some beautiful and exotic plants can threaten the native biodiversity of the landscape
There is a growing appreciation among gardeners for this rich horticultural legacy
Gladioli are highly decorative, easy to grow and available in a range of gorgeous colours
Next year’s catalogues are out, and there are lots of interesting new plants to consider growing
This atmospheric wind powers so much of our cloudscape – and is bringing extreme weather to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
One of the last Queen Anne-style houses in Ireland, it is believed to have been designed by William Robinson, who also did Kilmainham Hospital and Marsh’s Library
Knowles, who died in 1933, will be celebrated with a plaque at the National Botanic Gardens
‘It’s an extraordinary location because you’re living in the countryside in the middle of a city, only a stone’s throw from O’Connell Street’
High winds in early 2014, coupled with root structures weakened by heavy rain, brought down some of our oldest trees
Is your garden looking its absolute best at the moment? An award-winning photographer gives advice on how to take a greatpicture of it, rather than just a good one
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices