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Gardening with Gerry: red-hot rodgersia

A spectacular plant in full growth, rodgersia also makes a show of dark-red leaves in autumn, writes Gerry Daly.

9 October 2024
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Top tricks to get many treats out of your pumpkin

From face masks to tasty snacks, there are many ways to make the most out of your pumpkins beyond decoration and reduce waste, writes Deirdre Verney.

8 October 2024
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Kitty's Kitchen Garden: oh my gourd - it's harvest time

October is the month for clearing beds and planting winter hardy crops to provide some early harvest, writes Kitty Scully.

2 October 2024
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Gardening with Gerry: spin some garden magic

The spindle tree, known for its slender stems, earned its name from its historical use in crafting spindles for spinning wool, writes Gerry Daly.

25 September 2024
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Gardening with Mary: small but mighty

There is great optimism in starting new life when everything else is winding down in the autumn garden, writes Mary Keenan.

18 September 2024
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Make a splash with this period property and pool

This landmark estate in Donegal boasts 190ac of prime grassland along with modern farm facilities, a swimming pool and a five-bed house, writes Tommy Moyles.

18 September 2024
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Gardening with Gerry: bask in the glorious harlequin

As autumn progresses, and the flowers tail off slowly, by the end of September, the harlequin glory leaves begin to take on autumn hues, writes Gerry Daly.

11 September 2024
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Reap what you grow: September in the kitchen garden

It's a great time to reflect back and to reap the rewards of all your efforts in the garden as you enjoy your fruit and vegetables, writes Kitty Scully.

4 September 2024
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Enjoy red hot pokers in the garden

The South African plant loves cool conditions which makes them perfectly at home in Irish gardens, writes Gerry Daly.

28 August 2024
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