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Gardening with Gerry: spin some garden magic
Gerry Daly
The spindle tree, known for its slender stems, earned its name from its historical use in crafting spindles for spinning wool, writes Gerry Daly.
11 September 2024 Gardening
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.
28 August 2024 Gardening
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.
Pretty penstemon
When it comes to bringing plenty of colour to your garden, the penstemon wins hands down, writes Gerry Daly.
21 August 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: border beauties
Give your garden the summer aesthetic with some phlox and rose beds, writes Gerry Daly.
7 August 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: Spiraea surprise
The summer-flowering spiraea is still very popular and widely grown in gardens, writes Gerry Daly.
24 July 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: that old chestnut...
The horse chestnut is widely grown and well-known to most people from their childhood, writes Gerry Daly.
10 July 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: mellow yellow
The tulip tree is part of the Magnolia family with similar flowers in summer, writes Gerry Daly.
26 June 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: wedding season
The wedding cake viburnum is in full flower these days, and with its tiered, layered branches it is quite a sight to see, writes Gerry Daly.
12 June 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: lovely Libertia leads the way
Renowned botanist Marie-Ann Libert left a lasting legacy in the plant world with a stunning flower named in her honour, writes Gerry Daly.
5 June 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: branching out with ‘Red Robin’
If you’re looking to add some vibrant colour and year-round interest to your garden, the ‘Red Robin’ can tranform your outdoor space, writes Gerry Daly.
22 May 2024 Gardening
Gardening with Gerry: azaleas allure
There are thousands of varieties to choose from, with azalea colours ranging from pinks and purples to oranges and yellows, writes Gerry Daly.
15 May 2024 Gardening