#Gardening

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Hedgehog in Summertime, inside a clay drainage pipe with colourful flowering herbs
How to care for hedgehogs
Kya deLongchamps has ideas on how to welcome these protected animals into our gardens 

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

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

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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

Sat, 03 Sep, 2022

Mountain biking between crocus blossoms
Garden Q&A: Is it too early to plant spring bulbs?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

green bamboo in flowerpots
Garden Q&A: Which bamboo is best for screening purposes?
Peter Dowdall recommends opting for a clump-forming variety to hold more foliage if you're hoping to create privacy 

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

Interiors: How to choose a vase to suit every room and season
Interiors: How to choose a vase to suit every room and season
From teapots and wine bottles to vintage vases, we sample ideas to suit every room and every flower or bud

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Garden Digest: Guided tours in Cork and a €5 Zoom event
Garden Digest: Guided tours in Cork and a €5 Zoom event
Guided tours of Doneraile Park & Gardens in Co Cork continue on Sunday, while the National Botanical Gardens are open daily for discovery 

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Chocolate cosmos / Cosmos atrosanguineus Flower
Peter Dowdall: Here's how the chocolate cosmos got its name
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 15 Aug, 2022

Ellen Mary: Easy cost-saving gardening tips for beginners
Ellen Mary: Easy cost-saving gardening tips for beginners
We talk to the gardener and broadcaster who shares the secrets of creating a room outside that will make us happy

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Beautiful purple and orange echinacea flowers
The blooming best flowers for autumn months
We take a look at the best-performing flowers of the season

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

Garden Digest: Six community heroes rewarded in national growing initiative
Garden Digest: Six community heroes rewarded in national growing initiative
The winners of this year's Energia Get Ireland Growing initiative have been announced following participation from over 800 communities 

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Rare conifer cones for the first time in cultivation at National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Rare conifer cones for the first time in cultivation at National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
One of the world's rarest conifers, Pinus armandii var. dabeishanensis, originated in China 

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your room outside
Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your room outside
Check out all the garden visits, tours, talks, events, campaigns and online resources

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Garden Digest: Events get back on track as temperatures soar
Garden Digest: Events get back on track as temperatures soar
We check out the garden ideas, tours, fairs and online resources available to help you boost your room outside

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022

Slug eating salad in vegetable garden
How can we control slugs and snails in our gardens? 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022

Rose and rose buds
Peter Dowdall: Here is how to control blackspot on your roses 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022

Garden Q&A: At what time of the year should I prune wisteria?
Garden Q&A: At what time of the year should I prune wisteria?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Cherry blossom of prunus 'Royal Burgundy' ornamental flowering cherry tree in springtime
Garden Q&A: What is eating the leaves on my cherry tree?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Patio in luxurious style idea
Kerb appeal: Stage a house so it sells fast and for more money
Want your property to sell swiftly and for more money? We show you how to tempt buyers from the moment they open the gate 

Thu, 07 Jul, 2022

English Walled Garden
Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces
We check out the garden ideas, tours, fairs and online resources available to help you boost your room outside

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

blue delphinium flower
Peter Dowdall:  Why I love delphiniums — and what lupins and hydrangeas offer your garden
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Peter Dowdall: 'Open garden' visits are an inspirational summer tradition in Cork 
Peter Dowdall: 'Open garden' visits are an inspirational summer tradition in Cork 
The Friends Of Marymount Open Gardens Summer 2022 series of visits draws to a close in Cloyne on July 24

Mon, 04 Jul, 2022

Garden Digest: Festivals, workshops, and a community project
Garden Digest: Festivals, workshops, and a community project
Take part in a gardening workshop, plan a community project, or head to a number of growing festivals this weekend

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

Bumblebee pollen on pink clover
Garden Q&A: What benefits does clover offer to my lawn?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

English Walled Garden
Peter Dowdall: How to create a low-maintenance garden this summer
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

How to create a sustainable garden using old junk and rich planting
How to create a sustainable garden using old junk and rich planting
TV gardener Frances Tophill shares how to reuse, reclaim and recycle in your room outside 

Mon, 27 Jun, 2022

Nasturtium
Peter Dowdall: Nasturtiums may be unruly but they add joy and colour to the garden
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions 

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022

Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces 
Garden Digest: Events to help you enjoy your green spaces 
We check out the garden ideas, tours, fairs and online resources available to help you boost your room outside

Sun, 26 Jun, 2022

Garden Q&A: How can I ensure tulips flower again next year? 
Garden Q&A: How can I ensure tulips flower again next year? 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

How to create a display of succulents in your garden 
How to create a display of succulents in your garden 
From a gravel garden to planting in a picture frame, we get the experts to share clever tips for succulent success

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Snapdragon Flowers
Peter Dowdall: White flowers add a cool, clean and calm look
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022

Garden Q&A: What flowers are best to plant for bees and other pollinators?
Garden Q&A: What flowers are best to plant for bees and other pollinators?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Geum Mai Tai
Peter Dowdall: Geums attract bees and add colour to your garden 
Loved by bees and other pollinating insects, geums will not only bring colour and beauty to the garden, they will also help to sustain wildlife and enhance biodiversity

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Super Garden judge Brian Burke: 'Embrace the space outside your back door'
Super Garden judge Brian Burke: 'Embrace the space outside your back door'
We discover how we can recreate our very own Super Garden and a bit of Bloom festival magic in our own backyards 

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

Bloom wins for Cork gardeners' cow sculptures, milk churns and calming spaces 
Bloom wins for Cork gardeners' cow sculptures, milk churns and calming spaces 
A life-sized cow sculpture, milk churns, dry-stone walls, flowers, and calming spaces capture garden lovers' imagination 

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

How gardeners can avoid or alleviate hay fever symptoms
How gardeners can avoid or alleviate hay fever symptoms
Choosing your plants, tasks and gardening times carefully can make a big difference, says garden designer Jackie Herald 

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

How to create a biodiverse garden in an outdoor space of any size
How to create a biodiverse garden in an outdoor space of any size
Encouraging biodiversity in your outdoor room supports nature and you don’t need expert skills or an enormous plot 

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Lychnis
Peter Dowdall: How to care for lychnis or ragged robin 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 29 May, 2022

How to build a miniature wildlife pond to suit any garden 
How to build a miniature wildlife pond to suit any garden 
Mini ponds offer a quick, inexpensive means to create a water feature, even on a balcony. We get expert advice

Fri, 27 May, 2022

When is the best time to plant a rose bush in the garden?
Garden Q&A: Are chemical weedkillers used in public spaces?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Peter Dowdall: Why Chelsea Flower Show and Mallow Home & Garden Festival mean summer is here  
There is so much to enjoy at garden festivals, which offer inspiration and practical advice 

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Close-up of camellia japonica red rose flower in the garden, sunny spring day.
Garden Q&A: Camellia leaves are healthy but why isn't it flowering? 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Get sowing, get growing
Summer sales, new outdoor dining ideas, and keeping your garden alive in the heat 
Ready for the weekend: We have all the tips, news, and recommendations to get you ready for the weekend ahead

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

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