It’s cold, wet, dark and dismal. Let’s get gardening

What you do in the garden now can lay the foundations for a year of homegrown beauty

Coronavirus: Supply chain shortages leave gardeners waiting for seeds

Online orders for Irish seeds rise dramatically in wake of Covid-19 restrictions

Make 2018 the year you grow great tomatoes from seed. Here’s how to start

You don’t need a glasshouse or polytunnel – a sunny porch will do

Inside track: Madeline McKeever, founder, Brown Envelope Seeds

‘Paperwork and slow broadband are the most frustrating things about running an SME’

It’s showtime in the garden

Seeds to plant now for cut flowers next summer

Growing flowers from seed will give you great joy and satisfaction

Why modern textile artists prefer natural plant dyes

The centuries-old practice can create deep, vibrant colours and is environment-friendly

Gardens: Plant some seeds of inspiration

Next year’s catalogues are out, and there are lots of interesting new plants to consider growing

Return of the lost crops of the Incas

Irish gardeners are reviving ancient crops such as amaranth, kaniwa and quinoa because they are easy to grow and nutritious

Grow: Organic seeds in brown envelopes from Cork

For gardeners interested in growing heritage Irish vegetables that will withstand the weather, Brown Envelope Seeds is a good place to start

Grow: bring the chilli club to your garden

It may be cold outside, but this is the best time to start growing chilli plants from seed

Christmas gifts for gardeners

What garden lovers will be happy to find under the tree this year

Plants that heal

Medical herbalist Kelli O’Halloran harnesses nature’s healing powers