The Irish Times

Great books to give the gardener in your life this Christmas

Here’s a round-up of some of the best gardening books of 2021, from sustainability to dried flowers

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

This year’s selection covers everything from nature’s healing power to a masterclass in nurturing a garden on a grand scale

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00

Round-up of reads features no less than three octogenarians and one nonagenarian who have made outstanding contributions to horticulture

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 08:00

Plant fast-growing lettuces, beans, peas and tomatoes now to eat in a matter of weeks

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 06:00

From salads to sweet pea: here are five gardening projects for spring

Sat Feb 18 2017 - 06:00

Your guide to the best groundwork, equipment and plants to get started

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 06:00

For top tips on growing flowers and food in polytunnels try these books, blogs and posts

Sat Jan 14 2017 - 00:00

There is a wonderful variety of gardening books for the plantsperson in your life

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 10:00

‘We were fish out of water in Blackrock’

Sun Feb 01 2015 - 10:00