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Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

Make autumn gardening easier by finding out where you can ‘leave the leaves’ in your garden and turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf mould.

GARDENING 30 September 2026

Gardening with Kitty: the autumn gardening secret that improves soil

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Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

Gardening with Paul: the many faces of the foxglove family

GARDENING 23 September 2026

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

Gardening with Mary: enjoy the golden glow of calendula

GARDENING 16 September 2026

Gardening with Paul: autumn’s bright orange glow

Gardening with Paul: autumn’s bright orange glow

Gardening with Paul: autumn’s bright orange glow

GARDENING 9 September 2026

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

Gardening with Kitty: why September is the perfect time to plant strawberries

GARDENING 2 September 2026

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IFJ Junior: how three Cavan brothers built a booming veg business

IFJ Junior: how three Cavan brothers built a booming veg business

James, Emmet and Jude Johnston are helping grow vegetables, care for 40 hens and sell fresh eggs from their family smallholding in Co Cavan.

FEATURES 22 July 2026

Gardening with Paul: how to grow stunning dahlias in any garden

Gardening with Paul: how to grow stunning dahlias in any garden

Discover Paul's top tips for growing vibrant dahlias in beds, borders and patio pots, with ideas to add long-lasting colour and impact to your garden.

GARDENING 22 July 2026

Gardening with Paul: Agapanthus puts on a summer fireworks show

Gardening with Paul: Agapanthus puts on a summer fireworks show

Also known as the African lily, agapanthus rewards gardeners with spectacular blue blooms through summer.

GARDENING 22 July 2026

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

Gardening with Mary: the plants that thrive in dry weather

These sun-loving plants have not only survived Ireland’s driest of summers but flourished in the garden.

GARDENING 22 July 2026

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

Gardening with Paul: simple ways to save your plants during a dry spell

How to keep your plants healthy in a prolonged dry period and drought-resistant choices.

GARDENING 22 July 2026

Gardening with Kitty: late summer sowings for salads and herbs

Gardening with Kitty: late summer sowings for salads and herbs

August is one of the most productive months for sowing salad crops and herbs in Ireland.

GARDENING 22 July 2026

Carlow Garden Festival: Rachel Doyle on finding her 'tribe' in horticulture

Carlow Garden Festival: Rachel Doyle on finding her 'tribe' in horticulture

Ahead of the Carlow Garden Festival, Arboretum founder Rachel Doyle reflects on her career and her passion for gardening.

GARDENING 22 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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