Approaching Autumn in the Garden

There is a definite shift in the seasons in the last couple of weeks. The garden is showing clear signs of entering into autumn. For me this is a brilliant time in the… Continue reading →

Kildare Post Gardening Column – A Hanging Garden of Colour

Can you beat a good hanging basket to add great colour to a garden? I think not. I am a big fan of them in my garden and think they can be used… Continue reading →

Beyond The Wild Garden visits the Burren

This weekend I got to spend two brilliant days in County Clare exploring the Burren and the fantastic plants it has to offer. My parents are spending a week traveling around Clare but… Continue reading →

Succulent Love

      Succulents are something that I have really only grown interested in over the last year or so. Before this I would see them in garden centres and just think ‘eh… Continue reading →

RHS Hampton Court Plant Highlight Part One

The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show was literally packed to the rafters with plants. I did think about sharing one big ‘Plant Highlight’ post but once I looked at the number of photos… Continue reading →

The Quiet Mark by David Domoney

What a few days I had in London! But now I’ve got back to Ireland It has been all go with projects and meetings that I will hopefully be able to share with… Continue reading →

From Bloom to Barretstown – The Seeds of Magic Show Garden

Have you ever wondered what happens to a show garden once the flower show or garden festival is over? Well today I had the great opportunity to find out where one show garden… Continue reading →

First Salad Harvest of the Summer

It is officially summer now that I have harvested my first salad from the vegetable garden. This year I have planted some fun salad items but unfortunately the multicoloured beetroot and things like… Continue reading →

Final plant highlight from Bloom 2014

Well Bloom 2014 has not disappointed when it comes to great plants to see! Dahlias are always a big highlight for me and I really like this big bouncy pink flowering one called… Continue reading →

A postcard snap of Irish Gardens at Bloom

The postcard gardens at Bloom are a relatively new addition to the festival. In their second year now they offer amateur gardeners and gardening groups in Ireland an opportunity to showcase their skills… Continue reading →