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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

The fascinating history of the humble Eucalyptus

The fascinating history of the humble Eucalyptus

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and its name, in the Amharic language, means ‘new flower’. 

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015