Subtitled 1,000 Trees to Find in Britain and Ireland’s Towns and Cities, Wood’s work is a kind of illumination, and an exercise in mindfulness
Mistletoe, which depends on a host plant for water, is relatively rare in Ireland
During Storm Darragh last year, close to 140 mature trees were toppled at the historic National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh
Thomas Pakenham’s book simultaneously succeeds and fails; Richard Shimell’s Trees in Winter is emotionally resonant and impactful
More than 120 trees did not survive high winds experienced at Kilmacurragh arboretum, which is closed until further notice
Historian Thomas Pakenham details the remarkable individuals who risked life and limb in pursuit of new species
Design of revamped four-bedroom redbrick terrace remains faithful to the Victorian fern craze
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?
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
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
The autumn season has been increasing by a day a year in Ireland
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023: Botanic Gardens is skilfully transformed and feels so different in the dark
It has a pretty purple-blue flower but is a naturally vigorous, untidy plant that can’t be corralled forever
Stress-induced flowering is becoming more frequent due to global warming, according to National Botanic Gardens director
Michael Viney: Climate warming could facilitate exotic newcomers on western coasts
Events focus on how connection to natural world can reduce stress, enhance well-being
Gladioli are highly decorative, easy to grow and available in a range of gorgeous colours
We’re slowly rediscovering Ireland’s native botanical heritage
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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