Gardening Blog

Forest Gardening

Forest Gardening

05.02.2025

Forest gardening aims to mimic the natural balance found in forest or woodland ecosystems. Woodlands are known to support a diverse array of plants, wildlife an … Read more

05.02.2025

Creating a Microclimate in your Garden

Creating a Microclimate in your Garden

08.01.2025

What is a Microclimate? A microclimate is a small localised area that differs somewhat from the surrounding weather conditions, for example being warmer, … Read more

08.01.2025

The Science of Seaweed Feed

The Science of Seaweed Feed

27.11.2024

There are many claims made about seaweed in terms of it's beneficial effects for the gardener. It is known to improve soil structure and invigorate soil … Read more

By Andrew
27.11.2024

Urban Gardening Tool Essentials

Urban Gardening Tool Essentials

05.11.2024

Urban gardening often involves having to make the most of small spaces. Just how much space you have to work with will depend on circumstance, but it’s po … Read more

05.11.2024

Ergonomic Gardening Tools

Ergonomic Gardening Tools

04.11.2024

Gardening has been going on in some shape or form since time immemorial, so it’s natural that garden tools tend to follow a traditional design depending on … Read more

04.11.2024

​The Wildlife Benefits of Autumn Leaves

​The Wildlife Benefits of Autumn Leaves

16.10.2024

When doing a quick (or maybe not so quick; I like to make sure I'm fully informed) spot of research for this article, I came across a blog from Pumpkin B … Read more

By daniel
16.10.2024

What is Rewilding?

What is Rewilding?

15.10.2024

Rewilding is a somewhat complicated topic, suitably so for the complicated times that we live in. In simple terms it describes a way of restoring ecologi … Read more

By daniel
15.10.2024

The Importance of Soil Biodiversity

The Importance of Soil Biodiversity

27.09.2024

I had the pleasure on Monday evening to give my very first talk to a gardening club. It was all very professional with a projector for my (first ever) Powe … Read more

27.09.2024

Do Pumpkins Grow in Ireland?

Do Pumpkins Grow in Ireland?

26.09.2024

Pumpkins can be a bit of a challenge to grow in Ireland, as they require a long growing season with good levels of sunshine - something that we can't reall … Read more

26.09.2024