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Beekeeping with Willie: 'the hills are alive with blooming heather'
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The ling heather produces some of the finest honey, and for some beekeepers it is an opportunity to produce extra honey, writes Willie O'Byrne.
28 August 2024 Gardening
Enjoy red hot pokers in the garden
The South African plant loves cool conditions which makes them perfectly at home in Irish gardens, writes Gerry Daly.
24 July 2024 Features
Beekeeping with Willie: ‘this year has been a washout’
Honey production has stalled because of the weather and producing queens has become difficult, writes Willie O’Byrne.
Gardening with Mary: pleasing plant combinations
Mary Keenan shares some successful plant pairings from her garden in high summer.
17 July 2024 Gardening
Katherine O'Leary: ‘I leave Bloom inspired, with my green fingers itching’
A prize-winning modular container garden at the annual festival was an inspiring space full of possibilities, writes Katherine O’Leary.
5 June 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Winners of Bord Bia Bloom competition
We had hundreds of entries to our Bloom competition. Congratulations to our 15 winners who won a pair of tickets.
29 May 2024 Features
Editorial: blooming inspiration
For nearly six decades, the previous owners of our home nurtured and cared for our beautiful garden, and I feel we must continue their legacy, writes Ciara Leahy.
29 May 2024 Editorial
Irish agriculture in spotlight at Bloom
This year's Bloom festival will highlight the importance of agriculture, with particular emphasis on steps being taken at farm level to improve the environment.
28 May 2024 News