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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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home and gardens

Revealed: The top five daffodils to plant now for spring

We find out which shorter varieties to choose if you want flowers that easily slot into pots or provide colour in rockeries

general

Podcast Corner: Green fingers and creature comforts

home and gardens

For peat’s sake: Take a look at the alternatives can gardeners use

food

Don’t let mould or disease eat into bumper apple crops this October

home and gardens

Hedge your bets: Advice on choosing plants that don’t succumb to box blight

home and gardens

Can your hanging basket survive on a glass of water a day?

Your guide to Bloom in the Park

Horticulture remains at the heart of the Dublin festival for Peter Dowdall, particularly the show gardens

Thu, 30 May, 2019

Gardening: Something for everyone at Chelsea Flower Show

Brexit meant the Chelsea Flower Show was an all-UK affair, but it didn’t disappoint Peter Dowdall.

Sat, 25 May, 2019

Chelsea Flower Show kicks off in London

The Royal Horticultural Society’s annual flagship event, the Chelsea Flower Show kicked off on Tuesday morning. Widely regarded as the top flower and garden show in the world a medal at this festival which runs this week at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea can send a career to that of a superstar in the Horticultural world.

Tue, 21 May, 2019

A taste of Chile helps fire Alan Rudden to flower show gold

Dublin garden designer Alan Rudden has done Ireland and Chile proud with his gold-medal success at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2018

Amazing Bloom as good as Chelsea

The Show Gardens in the Phoenix Park last week were as good as Chelsea, writes Peter Dowdall.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

Carlow Garden Festival has the perfect mix of experts and trailblazers

Fiann Ó Nualláin says the Carlow Garden Festival has something for all interests

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Malta-inspired garden a winner at Chelsea Flower Show

Greening Grey Britain is an RHS initiative to convert dreary grey and tarmacked spaces into beautiful green and vibrant garden areas.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Brexit hits the Chelsea Flower Show

The world of showbusiness collides in London this week with the world of gardening in the form of the colourful explosion that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Things were blooming at Chelsea Flower Show for Prince Harry's visit

Peter Dowdall on the work that goes on behind Chelsea Flower Show, organised by designer, Tom Harfleet.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Here's how simple it is to grow apples in pots

As we look forward to a rich harvest of apples and other hard fruit, Hannah Stephenson discovers how simple it is to grow these popular fruits in pots.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Is there a biological warfare in your garden?

As gardeners continue to veer towards organic solutions to pest problems, Hannah Stephenson looks at nematodes and how they go some way to tackling difficult pests such as vine weevil and slugs.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Our gardening noticeboard

Don’t forget the West Cork Garden Trail which offers the best of 15 gardens in sublime locations for the viewing public. Opening times are available on www.westcorkgardentrain.com 

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Bloom judge, Jim Buttress is gardening royalty

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

After ten years, garden festival has really reached full Bloom

Gary Graham had a dream. The reality is bigger than anyone could have imagined, writes Fiann Ó Núalláin.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

Diarmuid Gavin backs fellow designer's claims that Chelsea Flower Show is too white and middle-class

Irish designer Diarmuid Gavin has backed a black Chelsea Flower Show designer who complained that gardening is filled with “double-barrelled” people.

Sun, 22 May, 2016

Diarmuid Gavin’s ‘Eccentric Garden’ set to be a highlight at Chelsea show

Sat, 21 May, 2016

WATCH: Pick perfect perennials for the summer months

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Peter Dowdall loves his wallflowers for their stalwart work in the garden

On returning from a recent trip to Ikea I had to ditch the habit of a lifetime, I gave in and read the instructions.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Jekka McVicar reveals some secrets about the healing properties of herbs

Herbalist and gardener, Jekka McVicar talks about her Chelsea Flower Show garden to Hannah Stevenson.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Recent floods a help to Dogwood

Peter Dowdall looks at the serious problem of flooding on a macro and micro level and offers positive solutions. 

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Climate Reality Project: Thinking 'global garden' helps your soul - and the planet

Peter Dowdall says we should play a role today and into the future, in supporting the Climate Reality Project. 

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Fiann O Nualláin discusses the end of autumn and the battle with weeds

Fiann O Nualláin begins a new gardening column this week just as the year is beginning to wind down. He discusses the end of autumn 

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

Fiann O’Nuallain discusses organic-interest research and education in Ireland

I am a GIYer — I grow a lot of my own food — I don’t use chemicals because I don’t want to eat chemicals. Instead I make my own fertilisers from comfrey and nettles. 

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

VIDEO: Outdoor extravaganza at the Mallow Home and Garden Show

Peter Dowdall welcomes the arrival of garden show season, including his personal favourite in Mallow.

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Monday's TV tips

Check out our guide to the best of tonight's TV.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

Our gardening noticeboard

Mitchelstown Flower and Garden Club are hosting a teaching and work night demonstration with Bernadette Scanlon at the Town Hall on Thursday, October 30 at 8pm. 

Sat, 25 Oct, 2014

Quirky World... Grandmother tackles man fleeing from police

USA: A 40-year-old woman tackled a 20-year-old man fleeing from police in Washington state, then taunted him about being taken down by a grandmother.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

To feed or not to feed our flowering plants?

That’s the question Peter Dowdall poses this week on foot of new research into the life cycle of garden plants.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2014

Gardening with nature

Gardens should incorporate plants native to the locality and not use too many alien species

Sun, 27 Jul, 2014

Turn over a new leaf at Christmas

MOST of us adore the gift of an appropriate book, and with so many new titles in the Home & Garden section, there really is something to excite every reader.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2013

And the winner is...

ANYONE who has been following my column for the last 10 weeks will have noticed that each week I have featured a plant from the RHS shortlist for Plant of the Centenary.

Sun, 01 Sep, 2013

Gnomes, stars and blooms on show at Chelsea

Helen Mirren and Ringo Starr were among the celebrities who flocked to the world’s most famous flower show for a sneak preview ahead of the Queen’s official visit.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

Gavin’s latest work too big for Chelsea

Diarmuid Gavin has missed out on designing a garden for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show — but is planning the biggest ever garden at Hampton Court.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2013

Royal flower power

FOR gardeners, a visit to one of the many Royal Horticultural Society flower shows is a treat, and 2013 promises to be one of the most memorable years.

Sun, 13 Jan, 2013

Wicklow artist picks up Chelsea Flower Show prize

A Wicklow-based artist has picked up a top prize at the UK's presitigious Chelsea Flower Show.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

Gavin: Sky Garden relocation fee a waste

CELEBRITY gardener Diarmuid Gavin has called for a halt to the spending of any more taxpayers’ money on the relocation of his Irish Sky Garden in Cork.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2011

Who was Granny Smith?

Wonder who some of the top gardeners in history were? Charlie Wilkins takes a trip down memory lane to tell us more

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011

Gavin feared for reputation ahead of show

CELEBRITY gardener Diarmuid Gavin feared for his reputation in the run-up to last May’s Chelsea Flower Show, it emerged yesterday.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2011

Gardening aids happy kids

GARDENING can help boost a child’s development and make them happier, research suggests today.

Mon, 28 Jun, 2010