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Augustine Henry, horticultural hero from city with two names

Augustine Henry, horticultural hero from city with two names

Fiann Ó Nualláin charts the life of a doctor, turned plant hunter who also set up the Forestry Commission.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

Glossed over Irish gardening books to tempt your green fingers

Glossed over Irish gardening books to tempt your green fingers

Irish gardening books are too often overlooked, says Fíann Ó Nualláin.          

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Travellers don’t fit in, but that’s because our society won’t let them

Travellers don’t fit in, but that’s because our society won’t let them

Travellers represent our own recent past and they won’t let us forget it. That is why we fear them, writes Victoria White

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

What’s in a name me ‘aul flower?

What’s in a name me ‘aul flower?

Clivia miniata may have foliage like Agapanthus but it is frost tender and must be kept protected during winter.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2013