Handpicking, collars and bio-insecticides are key in the war against voracious cutworm, writes Kitty Scully.

Kitty Scully lists some extra curricular activities for the growing enthusiast now that the year is winding down.

Kitty Scully says the constantly producing cucurbit is a great plant.

Kitty Scully looks forward to next spring with new plants to set now.

Don’t be distracted by a garden of full and plenty, says Kitty Scully.

Kitty Scully on one of nature’s most generous and delicious gems, the blackcurrant.

Kitty Scully offers advice on efficient management of water to keep your garden in mint condition.

From courgette flowers to turnip tops, gardeners grow delicacies you won’t see in shops, says Kitty Scully.

This year’s Blarney in Bloom Summer Garden Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever. 

Kitty Scully talks about the Sambucus nigra or the Elderflower tree.

Kitty Scully says top dressing beds controls weeds, conserves moisture in summer and protects plants in winter.

Kitty Scully looks at the ecosystems of soil for UN Year of Soils and shows how intrinsic it is to all human life.

Kitty Scully has some fiendishly clever ways of dealing with the hungry dandelion in your garden.

This week, Irish Examiner Gardening columnist, Kitty Scully is talking about growing food in containers.

A VIDEO BLOG in which Irish Examiner Gardening columnist, Kitty Scully shows us how to prepare, plant and maintain a vegetable garden each week 

Kitty Scully welcomes asparagus into the vegetable hall of fame.

People have good reason to be quacked about duck, Kitty Scully reports.

There’s still time to plant seeds, sets and tubers, writes Kitty Scully.

Kitty Scully advises that only really hardy plants should be set outdoors this month —sowing indoors for transplanting later is the way to go.

Kitty Scully outlines the many benefits of community and school gardens.

Kitty Scully says these vegetables require little maintenance year-on-year.

Kitty Scully on the benefits of ready to order colour from veggie patch.

Leeks are truly a superstar in your winter garden, says Kitty Scully.

For me, one of the haute cuisine highlights of the winter garden has to be cooking and eating the crop of Jerusalem artichokes, says Kitty Scully.

We Irish have a special grá for potatoes and many feel spuds are quintessentially an ‘Irish thing’, despite the fact that they were introduced here from South America, says Kitty Scully.

<B>Kitty Scully </b>takes another look at last year’s high achievers for the polytunnel and greenhouse.

Kitty Scully takes a closer look at Michael Kelly’s ‘Grow Cook Eat’ which is packed with everything you need to know about how to grow, harvest and cook your own vegetables as well as celebrity chef recipes too.

Kitty Scully says humble garlic bulb adds flavour and nutritional kick.

Kitty Scully advocates scooping up the bounty of autumn for leaf mould compost which she says is ideal for seedlings and for soil aeration.

Kitty Scully discusses the role of the fruit as food and in biodiversity.

Kitty Scully takes a ramble through some fruit-heavy brambles.

Kitty Scully gives a run down on the rampaging insects and diseases that can deface or destroy your cabbages, cauliflowers, kale and sprouts.

For the lazy veg growers there is still time to catch up and make your garden into a harvest heaven, writes Kitty Scully.

You may need to take steps to stop birds from eating your seeds and fruit, writes Kitty Scully.

Beetroot is not just a pretty colour. It’s easy to grow, tasty and packed with healthy nutrients Kitty Scully reports.

A simple frame plonked on the grass will give you a veggie garden in a jiff, explains Kitty Scully.

Go wild for the dog rose Rosa canina and R. rugosa, Kitty Scully explains why she’s a fan.

Early rhubarb is prized by chefs, says Kitty Scully and growing the ‘hungry gap’ plant is easy from crowns.

Sifting through seed lists, online or in-hand is the vital work of January, says Kitty Scully.

These reliables will provide pleasure for all the seasons, not just Christmas, writes Kitty Scully.

Beetroot is the perfect addition to complement many dishes and it also has many health benefits, Kitty Scully reports.

It may not always protect against evil, but garlic provides flavour to a meal, Kitty Scully reports.

After nearly a year of ‘Gatherings’ up, down, and around the country, it’s hard to believe the original Gathering is only a week away.

MANY perennial plants, herbaceous and evergreen, can benefit from some attention now.