Finding and choosing the right fertiliser can be quite a daunting task, the choice that we have now is huge and it's easy to get bamboozled by the...
Sweetcorn or maize is a staple here in Ireland for feeding livestock and also as a tasty treat for us humans. It grows incredibly well here and depend...
April always reminds me of the week before a big show or event. It's the springboard month that the garden has before it puts on its main presenta...
Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia Japonica) is one of the most destructive invasive plants we have in Ireland right now. It has heart or shield shaped leav...
Sunflowers actually belong to the Asteraceae which is the same family as the little daisies growing in your lawn. We use them for cooking oil, ...
Fire blight is a highly infectious disease caused by the bacteria Erwinia amylovoro. A relatively new disease in Europe, it is thought that it was imp...
Roses are the true classic of gardening. They were one of the first flowering plants introduced from Asia where they have been cultivated since around...
Well St Patricks day is only around the corner and so it would be wrong not to mention this little clover and give a little history about it. T...
Ireland has the perfect climate for fungi, especially at this time of year. The hard frosts have lifted, the temperature is slightly rising and everyt...
The Tomato plant is a must have for any vegetable gardener. In fact I don't think I know of any veg gardener that doesn't have tomatoes growin...
Garlic is one of the most loved food ingredients here in Ireland. Bolognaise, shepherds pie, lamb, salad dressings, the list goes on and on. Very few ...
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