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‘Wherever you are in your story, don’t give up, have a good cry and start again'

Wherever you are in your story - be it a cancer journey, a recent bereavement, a financial crisis - don't be set back by overwhelm. Have a good cry and start again.

1 January 2025
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Gardening with Kitty: sow the seeds for a hearty yield

It’s time to rejuvenate and shape the upcoming season of growth in the kitchen garden and beyond, writes Kitty Scully.

1 January 2025
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Gardening with Gerry: the tree of life

Ginkgo or the tree of life is unique in botany for several noteworthy reasons, writes Gerry Daly.

25 December 2024
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Gardening with Mary: branch out with festive foliage

Head out to the garden to find all you’ll need for decorating fresh wreaths, garlands and gifts, writes Mary Keenan.

18 December 2024
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‘The experiences we give to our teenagers pay dividends – eventually'

A family trip to Bantry and a lovely visit to Future Forests where a wonderful array of trees, plants and shrubs can be found, writes Katherine O'Leary.

11 December 2024
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Gardening with Gerry: deck the halls with a poinsettia

Plants are inexpensive gifts that keep on giving with just a little effort and some knowledge, writes Gerry Daly.

11 December 2024
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Gardening with Kitty: embrace the stillness and solace

As the depths of winter approach, it’s time to wrap up and head out to potter in the garden, writes Kitty Scully.

4 December 2024
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Gardening with Gerry: two seasons of true beauty

Snowy mespilus is a versatile plant that produces lots of colour in winter and spring gardens, writes Gerry Daly.

27 November 2024
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Blooming bright and beautiful

Ornamental species make fine decorative plants in the garden and thrive in the damp weather, writes Gerry Daly.

20 November 2024
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