Gardening A garden’s history seen through rose-coloured glassesVisiting the luscious rose garden at Ardgillan in Fingal County is like taking a walk through the evolution of the most enthralling of garden flowers
Gardening Perennial pleasures of flowers on wonderful display at BloomThis year’s Bloom in the Park flower festival celebrates the fact that, post-pandemic, gardening is now not for just a green-thumbed minority, but for everybody
Trees from above: meet the man breathing new life into garden designLandscape architect Thijs Dolders is a firm believer that roof gardens add immeasurably to the liveability of cities
Beautiful vision: How a Terenure garden got its groove backMuireann Brennan tasked designer Dominic Murphy with revamping the garden of her family home in Dublin. The results were spectacular
Some natural festive decorating on a grand scaleAnn Marie Durkin and her husband began restoring Coolamber in Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath five years ago. Now she’s revamping its entire look in time for the festive season
A life in bloom: how an off-grid pioneer and flower farmer is brightening up the Burren Sarah Wall remembers doing her homework in the glasshouse nestled next to the tomato plants, so it’s no surprise the flower grower and ecology educator now helps others stay in touch with nature
Blooming marvellous: top tips from gardening gurusHere’s how to make your own show garden at home, with a little help from some designers taking part in Bloom 2021
Poetry in motion: how the magic of daffodils goes well beyond early springNial Watson of Ringhaddy Daffodils found his ‘profitable hobby’ of daffodil breeding quite by accident – but has become an expert and vocal advocate of the spring harbinger since
Gardening: Dahlias to die for, dahlingA group of committed dahlia growers around the country push the flowers to the limits of their performance – and here’s how you can plant the seeds for competition too
Meet the Dubliner in charge of an enchanting English jewel Joe Whelan relishes his job as head gardener at Nymans, a National Trust property with an extensive collection of spring-flowering shrubs and trees from all over the world – and links to Birr Castle
Steps to take when you want your garden to throw shapesTopiary has a place in every garden whatever the style, contemporary or cottage and everything in between
The holly and the ivy and the natural way to celebrate ChristmasFloral designer Hanna Heubach takes a simple, sustainable approach to Christmas decorating, and she gives Ali Rochford some tips on how to make the most of the nature on our doorsteps
Gardening: Giving Kerry’s sleeping beauty new lifeAfter years working in some of England’s most high-profile gardens, Alan Power is returning to Ireland to rejuvenate Derreen Garden on the Beara Peninsula in Co Kerry
Outdoor fireplaces: How does your garden glow?Cooler evenings are no reason to forego the pleasure of sitting outdoors, if you have a fire to cosy up to
Bulbs: the ultimate in delayed gratification for your gardenWith so many varieties of bulbs available, it can be hard to know what to choose, so it really is down to what appeals to you
Gardening: Sheltering from the storm in DonegalSeamus O’Donnell’s garden is an oasis of calm in the northern countryside
True grit: the growing appeal of a year-round gravel gardenGravel gardening is not for everybody, but it’s great if you’re into plants, experimentation – and less work overall
Gardening: The fleeting pleasure of peoniesThey don’t last long, but they make quite the impression during their short lifespan from spring to early summer
Gardening: Cutting it fine in the summertimeGrowing plants from cuttings is surprisingly easy – and can also potentially save you a fortune