‘It is like losing an old family member’: Storm Darragh fells scores of rare trees at Co Wicklow botanic gardens
More than 120 trees did not survive high winds experienced at Kilmacurragh arboretum, which is closed until further notice
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Caught in a landslide, gored to death, expelled from Japan: the fates of plant-hunters who pursued rare specimens
Historian Thomas Pakenham details the remarkable individuals who risked life and limb in pursuit of new species
Fern fever: home with award-winning Morocco-inspired garden in Glasnevin for €895,000
Design of revamped four-bedroom redbrick terrace remains faithful to the Victorian fern craze
Lady of the house: Astronomers, botanists and antiquarians are the women behind some of Ireland’s great houses
Women have played an often unsung role in the history of Ireland, and of our great houses. This summer, why not take a trip to visit them?
Over 30 things to do around Ireland over St Brigid’s Day long weekend
Bank holiday guide: Fancy making brooches in Cavan? Seeing Imelda May and Denise Chaila in Kildare? Embracing the spirit of renewal in Kilkenny? There are many ways to mark the 1,500th anniversary of the death of Ireland’s only female patron saint
Tom Meskell on First Fortnight role: ‘I never ask people their station; I take them as I find them’
Artist behind Silva Lumina does not identify volunteers who help make mesmerising figures for an installation opening at National Botanic Gardens this week as part of mental-health culture festival
Why are the leaves on trees turning orange so much later this year?
The autumn season has been increasing by a day a year in Ireland
The Garden of Shadows review: A magical and haunting coming together of nature, technology and art
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023: Botanic Gardens is skilfully transformed and feels so different in the dark
Your gardening questions answered: What’s the best way to prune my unruly purple potato vine?
It has a pretty purple-blue flower but is a naturally vigorous, untidy plant that can’t be corralled forever
Botanic gardens’ pear tree in full bloom: ‘It’s completely out of kilter with the seasons’
Stress-induced flowering is becoming more frequent due to global warming, according to National Botanic Gardens director
Another Life: Drifting seeds have colonised some of our shores
Michael Viney: Climate warming could facilitate exotic newcomers on western coasts
Take a ‘biophilia tour’ at the National Botanic Gardens. You’ll feel better
Events focus on how connection to natural world can reduce stress, enhance well-being
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Gladioli are highly decorative, easy to grow and available in a range of gorgeous colours
Another Life: A seasonal love affair with trees, flowers and the green gift of growth
We’re slowly rediscovering Ireland’s native botanical heritage
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