Since Christmas it feels as though the rain has barely paused long enough for the ground tocatch its breath. Lawns are heavy underfoot, borders saturated, and many mornings havearrived beneath grey skies. There’s an old saying that March comes in like a lion and goesout like a lamb — and after such a long, wet […]
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January seems as though the rain has barely stopped — days of heavy skies, saturated ground and the kind of damp that seeps into everything. Gardens are waterlogged, paths are soft underfoot, and growth has been forced to pause. And that’s okay. The garden has been doing exactly what it needs to do: waiting. February
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January often arrives with a sense of urgency. New timetables, school runs restarting, work routines settling back in, and lists everywhere telling us what we should be doing. But the garden, thankfully, asks something different of us this month. January invites us to slow down, to notice, and to move in harmony with the season
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Rockbarton Garden Centre: December Reflections Is it really December already? I don’t know about you, but this year, it feels like time has lost its usual rhythm. As I held our first Wreath Workshop in late November, it felt more like March than the beginning of the festive season. Perhaps it’s the unseasonably mild weather
April Gardening: Planting, Feeding & Getting Ready for Summer April Gardening Guide Watch for Frost – Warmer days are here, but chilly mornings can still damage young plants. Hold off on planting tender seedlings outdoors just yet. Time to Plant – Now’s the perfect time to sow hardy vegetables (lettuce, beetroot, peas, potatoes) and spring
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Daffodil Blindness Causes & Fixes for Blooming Success How to Fix Daffodil Blindness What is Daffodil Blindness? Daffodils produce leaves but no flowers due to issues like poor care, overcrowding, or pests. Main Causes: Dry soil, cutting leaves too soon, shallow planting, overcrowding, or nutrient deficiencies. Prevention Tips: Plant bulbs deeply in nutrient-rich soil, water
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February Gardening Tips & Exciting Rose Workshop! I am looking forward to February and leaving the storms of January behind us, we were very fortunate to have had no real damage due to the storms. We had done a lot to prepare for the storms, taking plants in, laying trees on the ground, anything that
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January – New Year, New Garden BeginningsJanuary always feels like a fresh slate—a time to set resolutions, make plans, and dream about the year ahead. Whether you’re booking a summer holiday or thinking about personal projects, this is the time for inspiration. With the snow blanketing Limerick in a crisp white layer and temperatures predicted
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Embrace October: A Fresh Season for Bulbs and Winter Garden Prep! Wow, what a September we’ve had! All that sunshine, extra BBQs, and even a sneaky glass of wine on a Wednesday – sure, it had to be done. There was sunscreen being used in late September! The bonus sunshine has given our summer flowers
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“September Garden Secrets: Embrace the Seasonal Shift!” As September rolls in, we’re on the brink of change—both in our routines and in our gardens. With the kids back in school, there’s a return to the comforting rhythm of daily life. As much as I’ve enjoyed the summer break and the endless stories from the children,
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