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April Gardeing at Rockbarton
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Lynda Sheehan

April Gardening: Planting, Feeding & Getting Ready for Summer

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 – Why Your Bulbs Won’t Bloom
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Lynda Sheehan

Daffodil Blindness; Causes & Fixes for Blooming Success

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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Rose Prunging
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Lynda Sheehan

February Garden Tips & Rose Masterclass at Rockbarton

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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Lynda Sheehan

New Year – New Garden Beginnings – Bare-Root Hedge

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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Lynda Sheehan

Embrace October and plant your Spring Flowering Bulbs

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 Rudbeckia in flower Rockbarton
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Lynda Sheehan

“September Garden Secrets: Embrace the Seasonal Shift!”

“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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