2010-07-01 15:20
While doing a Google search I found what is a really useful website: www.freenaturepictures.com offering plant pictures. The internet is undoubtedly a magnificent resource for all things hor… Read More
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Practical gardening advice coupled with interesting stories & observations about gardening from a Son of the Soil
2010-06-28 15:08
Cordyline australis (Cabbage tree) along with other plants has suffered extremely during the harsh Irish winter of 2010. The snow and ice that lasted for almost four weeks in January caused… Read More
2009-12-03 17:06
Today I enjoyed a delicious tin of Epicure organic Mung Beans which tasted delicious. Eventhough the beans are from a tin they are stored in unsalted water which must be good for the natural… Read More
2009-12-02 16:40
While listening to Country Mix radio station I heard an interesting interview with one of the people associated with The Organic Supermarket in Blackrock, South Dublin. I think this new shop… Read More
2009-10-05 01:36
The other evening I was asked by a work colleague about Marigold plants and what methods of cultivation are employed. Here are some interesting facts about the plant known as Marigold.Tagete… Read More
2009-05-08 16:11
For any body interested in the flora and fauna of India then explore the Wikipedia online encyclopedia. Only yesterday I read an article in the Irish Times newspaper about how the Indian Oce… Read More
2009-05-06 15:21
Wednesday 6.5.09Here is the update to Gardener's Question Time from last Sunday's programme. Two standard Bay trees which are growing in containers the leaves of which are turning brown… Read More
2009-05-04 15:05
Last Sunday Gardener's Question Time was broadcast from Kent. The following horticultural topics were discussed:Standard Bay trees growing in containers - leaves are turning brownRosemary ca… Read More
2009-04-27 00:12
Sunday 26.4.09 BBC Radio 4, GQT: Programme broadcast from 'The Potting Shed.' Today the panel of expert gardeners were in the potting shed answering questions about the following plant… Read More
2009-04-24 21:41
Dig In is the new gardening website on BBC Radio 4, which promises to supply the knowledge or know-how you need to sow, grow and harvest your own food plants. On Friday I listened to the pro… Read More
2009-01-27 20:56
The following post is information which could be seen as closely related to gardening; since plants produce their own food in a totally 'green way' by using the energy obtained from sunlight… Read More
2008-09-10 12:18
Do you like Eucalyptus trees? I like these beautiful plants because of their unique leaves which are lance shaped (lanceolate - long, wider in the middle) and the magnificent bark which has… Read More
2008-09-01 00:42
Do you like to drink tea? If like me you drink gallons of the stuff then read on. Personally I find tea preferable to coffee. Although there are people who hold the opposite opinion. Here ar… Read More
2008-06-29 15:56
Take a look at the RHS website and read the interesting interview given by Chris Beardshaw. Read More
2008-05-17 01:05
In last Wednesday's Gardeners Question Time the following advice was given to gardeners.Plants suitable for planting into a slope or a bank:Mint - will spread rapidly & is late flowering… Read More
2008-05-08 01:45
Has anyone not heard of the Republic of Loose - Irish rock band based in Dublin. In my humble opinion they are very, very good. One of their better known songs - Comeback Girl can be listene… Read More
2008-05-01 23:53
I would like to recommend the following excellent website by a County Galwaybased horticulturalist and garden writer, James Kilkelly who also contributesa weekly garden column to over 20 Iri… Read More
2008-05-01 23:46
Yesterday I saw this landscape design company Bespoke Garden Limited advertised on a van. So I googled them and their website is fairly well designed - plenty of links to explore. Bespoke Ga… Read More
2008-01-17 00:14
This morning as I was stopped in traffic approaching Dundrum village in South Dublin I noticed a Landrover Discovery, silver in colour just in front of me. It belonged to a garden design co… Read More
2008-01-13 23:45
The Royal Forest of Dean is a twenty thousand acre woodland located on the Gloucester - South Welsh border in the UK. The Thames Estuary and the Wye Valley border the forest. People born in… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Lots of Bulbs like hyacinths, tulips and small bulbs such as crocus can still be planted according to Dermot O Neill (RTE, Radio 1, Mooney). Do the planting in dry conditions, not after heav… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
RTE Radio One, Mooney Goes Wild, Monday to Friday 3pm to 4.30pm. With the long winter months just around the corner gardener Dermot O' Neill spoke about the importance of scented plants in t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Yesterday Friday 15th October '10 I came across a new gardening website which was being previewed on BBC Radio 2. The website which is called GardenersClick offers plenty advise about variou… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Gardeners' World Magazine is an invaluable source of information for the gardener. This month's issue (August 27th) is interesting as we move into the autumn season. There are lots of useful… Read More
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