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Storm Éowyn reminds us how vulnerable farmers are to extreme weather events
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We must future-proof our farm houses and farm buildings to be able to withstand the force of storms, writes Katherine O'Leary.
29 January 2025 Gardening
Folklore: let’s celebrate Hedgehog Day and the beckoning of spring
This small, prickly animal emerging from its slumber reminds us our winter hibernation period is over, writes Shane Lehane.
29 January 2025 Gardening
Gardening with Kitty: spring into action
Get to grips with storm damage and prepare your kitchen garden and paths for the season ahead, writes Kitty Scully.
Social farming provides benefits beyond the farm gate
Stephen and Heidi Morrison are bringing nature back to their family farm in Co Kildare, for the benefit of the community and the environment, writes Rosalind Skillen.
29 January 2025 Features
Gardening with Gerry: winter iris is a striking bloom
This vibrant flower is a colourful addition to your garden at the harshest time of the year, writes Gerry Daly.
22 January 2025 Gardening
Gardening with Mary: add some cheer with conifers
Blend evergreens into your garden for a boost of colour and structure in late winter, writes Mary Keenan.
15 January 2025 Gardening
Colourful camellias are the perfect garden winter bloomers
Camellias are a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden, thriving even in the chilly months, writes Gerry Daly.
8 January 2025 Gardening
‘Wherever you are in your story, don’t give up, have a good cry and start again'
Wherever you are in your story - be it a cancer journey, a recent bereavement, a financial crisis - don't be set back by overwhelm. Have a good cry and start again.
1 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
Gardening with Kitty: sow the seeds for a hearty yield
It’s time to rejuvenate and shape the upcoming season of growth in the kitchen garden and beyond, writes Kitty Scully.
1 January 2025 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: the tree of life
Ginkgo or the tree of life is unique in botany for several noteworthy reasons, writes Gerry Daly.
25 December 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Mary: branch out with festive foliage
Head out to the garden to find all you’ll need for decorating fresh wreaths, garlands and gifts, writes Mary Keenan.
18 December 2024 Gardening
‘The experiences we give to our teenagers pay dividends – eventually'
A family trip to Bantry and a lovely visit to Future Forests where a wonderful array of trees, plants and shrubs can be found, writes Katherine O'Leary.
11 December 2024 Katherine O'Leary