We are so fortunate to have Irish country house gardens: go visit one now
A new book and exhibition celebrate this complex tradition in all its many dimensions
Trio of Irish gardeners to receive prestigious RHS awards
Contributions of Thomas Pakenham, Seamus O’Brien and Paddy Mackie recognised
Glanleam House: A sub-tropical paradise retreat on Valentia Island
House and gardens run as B&B with three self-catering houses to rent on the estate
Kilmacurragh gardens: A psychedelic world away from lockdown monotone
Wicklow site will now include Regency walled garden and additional 53 acres
Gardening: Nurture fruit and veg seedlings now for delicious produce later
Heat, good light levels, sufficient moisture and good quality compost are all important
Crystal chandeliers, an antique jig trap: highlights of this week’s antiques sales
Record prices paid for paintings by Jack B Yeats and Mainie Jellet
Kick up some leaves: five great Irish gardens to visit before winter arrives
Some of Ireland’s loveliest gardens put on a fine display of autumn foliage
Avail of autumn’s abundance and reap the rewards in spring
Calendula, tagetes, sweet pea and poppies are just a few of the season’s flavours
Ireland’s trees face growing challenges in era of climate change
Adaptation to prevailing winds leaves trees vulnerable, says botanic gardens expert
Sixteen great books for gardeners this Christmas
This year’s fine crop tackles everything from wartime gardens to a guide to propagation
High in the Himalayas, an Irish plant-hunter’s paradise
Some of loveliest plant species in Irish gardens hail from the tiny Indian state of Sikkim
Asylum seekers launch currach built with traditional boat builders, Meitheal Mara
Men living in direct provision began project in July
Go wild in the garden and make a meadow
You don’t need huge space to grow a meadow garden – and now is the time to sow it
Many trees in storm fell because of earlier dry spell and effect of climate change
More winds coming from the east are the cause of extensive tree loss, says expert
Gardening: It's always a pleasure to return to the joy of propagation
Fionnuala Fallon: Watching a plant spring to life from a seedling or cutting is utterly magical
Down the garden path to Altamont’s walled wonder
The walled garden and nursery at Altamont in Co Carlow is horticultural heaven
East wing of Headfort School on six acres of gardens for €1.5m
Accommodation in former hunting lodge includes six bedrooms and three reception rooms
Father of missing murder victim issues plea for information
Cathal O’Brien (23) disappeared from a flat in Cork in April 1994 and is believed to have been murdered
Secrets of growing from seed: 10 tips to get your garden going
Crack open the seed packets – and keep timing, temperature and freshness in mind
10 terrific tulips to buy now and plant later for spring
Size does matter when it comes to bulbs so rush out and get the best varieties now before they are snapped up
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
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
Chelsea judge James Alexander-Sinclair is UK garden design’s man of the moment
Alexander-Sinclair will be in Ireland later this month to give a talk in Altamont gardens as part of the Carlow Garden Festival
Irish Gardens to visit this summer
At this time of the year many are looking at their most florierous and leafy best
Gardens: Planting the seed for spring
While the internet offers an endless supply of seed catalogues, it is still a case of buyer beware
Masters of the floral art
An illustrated book and an exhibition recognising some of Ireland’s new garden plants will be launched this year
Gardens: a window sill plant that will fragrance your room for months
Lemons, rose, cola bottle, strawberry - just some of the scents that will come from a crushed geranium leaf that can be used to make teas and cakes
Anything but the shamrock: gardening experts name their Irish favourites
Gardening experts name their favourite Irish flower or plant
How to keep gardens green with water charges
The new water charges threaten community and school gardens
Gardening by the seaside
Wind-blown and salty – coastal gardens are challenging, so take advice from two experts
In bloom as Ireland hosts World Flower Show for first time
Organisers secure bid against strong contenders from Barbados, Peru and Russia
Storm casualties: Ireland’s lost trees
High winds in early 2014, coupled with root structures weakened by heavy rain, brought down some of our oldest trees
A lab in the dark
Foraging for mushrooms can be perilous, but a sustainable food production venture has launched growing kits to help you harvest oyster mushrooms at home
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