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<p>Plantswoman, broadcaster and author Sarah Raven. Picture: Jonathan Buckley/PA</p>

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Five top garden flowers to grow for cutting and how to make them last in a vase

Your guide to choosing what blooms to grow in your garden, how to cut them, how to create an eye-catching display, and how to ensure they last in a vase

<p>The Dublin apartment, a finalist in Home of the Year. Pictures: RTÉ</p>

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Home of the Year: Inside the Dublin apartment and Cork house through to the final

<p>Replacing windows is not just an energy-efficient upgrate but provides a security boost and aesthetic refresh too. File pictures</p>

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Home Q&A: Your guide to replacing windows, and grants available to help pay for it

Dainty white and pink Viburnum tinus laurustinus 'Lisa Rose' in flower.

home and gardens

Garden Q&A: What's eating my viburnum, and what can I do about it?

Amanda Holden at the Britain's Got Talent photocall at Ham Yard Hotel, central London. Picture date: Thursday February 12, 2026.

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Amanda Holden: ‘There’s an argument for playing it safe – but that’s not my taste’

Green Ivy Climbing Old Timber Fence

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Garden Q&A: Should I cut back the ivy on my hedge?

White crocus blooming

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Peter Dowdall: Crocus, narcissus and anemone signal it's spring

Auction that holds a mirror to various pathways taken by Irish artists

home and gardens

Auction that holds a mirror to various pathways taken by Irish artists

Garden Digest: Ideas to make the most of our green spaces

home and gardens

Garden Digest: Ideas to make the most of our green spaces

Interior designer Sara Cosgrove's recipe for the perfect kitchen

Interior designer Sara Cosgrove's recipe for the perfect kitchen

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers what the pros consider to be the smartest ingredients for renovation success in the hub of the house

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Clash and create: Decorating with antique furniture and timeless period pieces

Clash and create: Decorating with antique furniture and timeless period pieces

Kya deLongchamps looks at five vintage and antique possibilities to introduce to a contemporary interior

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: Here's how I choose furniture for a home

Jennifer Sheahan: Here's how I choose furniture for a home

'The problem is rarely a lack of nice furniture. Usually, the pieces simply haven’t been chosen to work together, or the room hasn’t been thought through before the shopping started'

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Wish List: Eight ideas to put spring in our spaces this month

Wish List: Eight ideas to put spring in our spaces this month

Mary Cate Smith reads between the lines of new bookcase trends and is dazzled by light that imitates art

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

A Cork house filled to the brim with objects collected with discrimination

A Cork house filled to the brim with objects collected with discrimination

ANTIQUE Persian rugs, furniture, and decorative objects sourced at auctions in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s at Kilroan House in Glanmire will come under the hammer at Sheppard’s on March 24 and 25.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Step back in time in Victorian living space

Step back in time in Victorian living space

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to Sean Hickey about his 'Great House Revival' experience

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Garden Digest: Ideas to make the most of our green spaces

Garden Digest: Ideas to make the most of our green spaces

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Wish List: Our super selections to gift the mother figure in your life

Wish List: Our super selections to gift the mother figure in your life

From thought-provoking reads to art for all occasions, Esther McCarthy checks out Mother's Day gifts from the practical to the pretty

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Primrose in woodland

Peter Dowdall: Why so many of us love primroses

'I can't tell you how many people I have spoken to recently who have told me their favourite flower at this time of year is the simple yet beautiful, common wild primrose, Primula vulgaris'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Living Area in a Modern Luxury Home

Home Q&A: How smart spending in a renovation saves you money

Plan wisely when renovating so you you're not doubling your outlay down the line, writes Jennifer Sheahan

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Look inside the Kerry coastal house sailing into RTÉ's Home of the Year final

Look inside the Kerry coastal house sailing into RTÉ's Home of the Year final

Toni and Fionán’s light-filled residence is a fusion of South African and Irish design elements

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Beautiful garden with ornamental grasses

Garden Q&A: Is it too late to cut back grasses and perennials in March?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Meet the Kerry 'Home of the Year' stars who built their dream coastal property

Meet the Kerry 'Home of the Year' stars who built their dream coastal property

Ahead of her family's appearance on their favourite TV series this week, Toni Walsh tells Eve Kelliher what she loves about their residence

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

From a sword to a tea set, French chateau's treasures at Irish auction

From a sword to a tea set, French chateau's treasures at Irish auction

A group of 150 lots at the Sheppard's Paradigms and the Unexpected auction will be from the Blandin family of Château de Chalain, France

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Antiques: Art, jewellery, furniture and collectibles under the hammer

Antiques: Art, jewellery, furniture and collectibles under the hammer

There's something for everyone at upcoming auctions in Ireland, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

West Cork artists seek 'audiences that may not typically visit galleries'

West Cork artists seek 'audiences that may not typically visit galleries'

Esther McCarthy previews the exciting pieces from the debut exhibition at Union Hall this Easter by the Rossmore artists' collective

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Electric Car Charging

Home Q&A: Can I power my house from my EV car battery?

This process is known as V2H (vehicle to home) or V2G (vehicle to grid) if you want to send power back to the Grid

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Couple carrying a couch while moving into their new home

Sweep into action: How to spring-clean your home

From podcasts to prime polish recipes, here's your guide to making that whole-house cleaning blitz bearable and — whisper it — fun

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Dining table, sofas and skylights in open dining and living area of modern house

Jennifer Sheahan: Get the mechanical plan right when renovating

All you ever wanted to know about that vital plan you need to have in place from the very start of your project

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Revealed: Electrical buys that will transform your home this season

Revealed: Electrical buys that will transform your home this season

From hard-floor cleaners to counter heroes and from super smart toasters and awe-inspiring air fryers to electric ranges, these are our top picks

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

RTÉ Home of the Year: Inside the 'joyful, playful' first property through to the final

RTÉ Home of the Year: Inside the 'joyful, playful' first property through to the final

Judges reward garden-focused Kildare home as golden key twist reshapes race to 2026 final

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Modern curved 4K UltraHD TV

Home Q&A: If I buy a 4K or 8K television, what quality of picture do I get?

When you buy the TV, you are certainly going to enjoy high-definition, typical to most channels of 1080p, but without a subscription covering 4K, you won’t normally be receiving 4K picture resolution

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

How Annie Sloan revolutionised the way we paint furniture

How Annie Sloan revolutionised the way we paint furniture

And why one of the most important designers of her generation feels she has more energy than ever before at 76

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Garden Q&A: Is March too early in the year to sow grass seed?

Garden Q&A: Is March too early in the year to sow grass seed?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

It's time for social media and relax.

Peter Dowdall: Reconnect with nature and boost your wellbeing in the garden

'It isn’t just about tidying borders or sowing seeds; it’s deeper than that. After months of short days and damp air, we have been living at a remove from the natural world'

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

File photo dated 23/05/22 of Dame Mary Berry during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show press day, at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Mary Berry: 'My garden is a great solace and a place I love to be'

We know her best as a food writer, chef, and TV presenter. Now the former 'Great British Bake Off' judge has penned a book on her love for her room outside

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Time to spring clean and declutter: Home organisers show us how

Time to spring clean and declutter: Home organisers show us how

Spring is approaching and it’s time to start ridding the nest of excess belongings and introducing new organising habits, writes Carol O'Callaghan

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Irish and international art in the frame at Whyte's

Irish and international art in the frame at Whyte's

Des O'Sullivan previews exciting opportunities for collectors on March 9

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Art and Antiques: Roll up for Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy

Art and Antiques: Roll up for Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy

Variety is the spice of the Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Peter Irvine: 'We live in the most normal-looking semi-detached house, but inside, it’s a different story!'

Peter Irvine: 'We live in the most normal-looking semi-detached house, but inside, it’s a different story!'

Home Editor Eve Kelliher discovers why the interior designer and TV star believes social media made his dreams come true

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Garden Digest: Ideas to make the most of our green spaces

Garden Digest: Ideas to make the most of our green spaces

Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources for the room outside

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Purple and Pink Hydrangea Flowers

Peter Dowdall: When to cut back hydrangeas and how to prune ornamental grasses

'Both are signs in February that the switch is going off within us, and we need to get outside to the garden once more'

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: Your lighting and electrical layout can transform your home

Jennifer Sheahan: Your lighting and electrical layout can transform your home

For first-time renovators, choosing where to place switches, sockets and wiring will take place earlier than you think. Once plaster goes up, it's often too late to decide

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

How clever design can make a tiny home feel more expensive than a larger property

How clever design can make a tiny home feel more expensive than a larger property

Designer Julia Kendell shows we can ensure a compact home feels richer and more luxurious than its 'poorly planned' larger counterpart

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Retro living room

Home Q&A: What's the best way to repair wallpaper rips and scuffs?

I’ve found a few rips in the wallpaper in the hallway, the two main ones at the seams. There are also light scuffs on the other surfaces

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Save or Splurge: We switch on two fabulous floor-lamp designs

Save or Splurge: We switch on two fabulous floor-lamp designs

Floor-lamp designs based on vintage standard lamps are trending

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Camellia japonica / Japanese camellia Flower: Red, Pink and White

Garden Q&A: Why are my camellia buds dropping before opening?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Female cleans a dirty wall at home with professional rag

The off-white walls in my kitchen are badly marked up. What can I do to freshen them up?

Restore your off-white kitchen walls without repainting! Learn safe, effective methods to clean vinyl silk paint and banish marks for a fresh look.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Five of the best Instagram accounts for small-space interior design inspiration

Five of the best Instagram accounts for small-space interior design inspiration

With a little planning, even the tiniest space can feel roomier, and sometimes a scroll before bedtime can help generate ideas

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Two art sales offer a chance for collectors to spring into action

Two art sales offer a chance for collectors to spring into action

Nothing promotes a room refresh so much as a new painting. Which is where auctions in Ireland next week come into play

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

All that glitters: Two auctions offering silver and crystal

All that glitters: Two auctions offering silver and crystal

Nothing complements fine dining more than silver and crystal, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Garden Digest: Events to help you to enjoy your green spaces

Here are some ideas on what to do in the room outside right now

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Jennifer Sheahan: How invisible tech works its magic without cluttering up our homes

Jennifer Sheahan: How invisible tech works its magic without cluttering up our homes

Envision a sleek future thanks to tech such as vanishing hobs and wireless kitchen gadgets that seamlessly integrate into our smart living spaces

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Five of the best gardening jobs to boost wellbeing in spring

Five of the best gardening jobs to boost wellbeing in spring

Kathy Slack found solace in gardening after she left her fast-paced job in advertising. Here she shares the tasks she believes boost wellbeing this season

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Ikea's wellbeing pro shares the secret to successful home rituals

Ikea's wellbeing pro shares the secret to successful home rituals

From figuring out what we want from our rooms and our day to zoning, Katie McCrory helps to unlock the potential for renewing our sense of pleasure in our living space

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

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