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Gardening with Gerry: autumn colour everywhere
Deirdre Verney
With little frost so far, this year has proven an excellent one for the autumn colour palette, writes Gerry Daly.
6 November 2024 News
Torrential rain wreaks havoc on Spanish farms
Over 200 people have been killed in the flooding and vast swathes of farmland left underwater.
3 November 2024 News
Hungarian government tackles farmers' historic mistrust of co-ops
We travelled to Hungary to see how its government is trying to change the historical farmer perception around vegetable and fruit co-operatives.
Gardening with Gerry: planting a winter wonderland
Pots and containers can bring lots of colour to the garden at this time of year – placement is key, writes Gerry Daly.
23 October 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: spin some garden magic
The spindle tree, known for its slender stems, earned its name from its historical use in crafting spindles for spinning wool, writes Gerry Daly.
25 September 2024 Gardening
A haven for farming enthusiasts and nature lovers in Kinsale
Described as a biodiversity farm, the land near Ballinspittle village combines nature friendly areas with organic fruit, nut and vegetable production, writes Tommy Moyles.
11 September 2024 For Sale
Blueberry farm with plenty of potential on the market
Established in the 1960s, the farm is now home to around 9,000 blueberry bushes and a packing shed. It has recently come on the market and is for sale by private treaty.
5 September 2024 Property
Reap what you grow: September in the kitchen garden
It's a great time to reflect back and to reap the rewards of all your efforts in the garden as you enjoy your fruit and vegetables, writes Kitty Scully.
4 September 2024 Gardening
Katherine O'Leary: Granny is going on a sleep over
With ditches full of blackberries, Katherine got to work on her autumnal tart, with thoughts of her grandson Ricky at the forefront of her mind, writes Katherine O’Leary.
28 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Edimental essentials
Edimentals may well be for you if you want to grow your own food, but time and space are in short supply, writes Mary Keenan.
14 August 2024 Gardening
Neven Maguire: the fruits of summer are upon us
There's nothing like a summery dessert to end the perfect meal, writes Neven Maguire.
31 July 2024 Neven
IFJ Junior: from polytunnel to plate
Loughmore NS has joined forces with a local café for an innovative first, writes Deirdre Verney.
26 June 2024 CL-IFJHome