Weeding is high on the list of priorities in the garden this month as, when conditions for growth become favourable for cultivated plants, it also becomes good for weeds, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

At this time of year, there is nothing like observing what appears in the gravel, writes OLIVE RYAN in her weekly column. 

Growth is going into overdrive and the garden is beginning to fill with folliage, writes OLIVE RYAN in her weekly column. 

Rain showers have been the order of the day this week, and are a welcome arrival, writes OLIVE RYAN in her weekly column. 

There is lots of speculation at this time of the year about impending signs of a good summer ahead, and some of these signs look favourable writes OLIVE RYAN. 

Good housekeeping and hygiene from the outset this spring will ensure successful growing, writes OLIVE RYAN in her weekly column. 

Spring is a great time to apply mulch to the surface of the soil, particularly after weeds have been removed, writes OLIVE RYAN in her weekly column. 

If you are at the beginning of your growing journey, then it is a good idea to get familiar with the microclimate in your garden, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

This weekend marks the annual milestone in the gardening calendar that is St Patrick’s Day, and it will be spent weeding, spreading garden compost, and planting seed potatoes in the polytunnel, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

With the destruction that occurred during Storm Éowyn particularly this winter, which took down more than 5,000 hectares of commercial forestry plus many more tree specimens, planting more trees was never more important, writes OLIVE RYAN

There are a few jobs in the garden that are good to get completed this side of St Patrick’s Day, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

There is plenty to be done in the garden right now, and getting the window of weather to do it in is the challenge, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

In her weekly gardening column, OLIVE RYAN says we need to consider tree planting, what to plant, and where to plant moving forward.

Today is the first day of a new month, and some would say the first official day of spring, writes Olive Ryan. 

It makes sense to attempt to future-proof planting trees and shrubs that can cope with different growing conditions in our temperate climate, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

The importance of plants cannot be under-estimated in the protection of the soil, habitat creation, and furnishing the landscape with interest and beauty, writes OLIVE RYAN.

During the cold weather, it is certainly not a good time to be working with the soil, writes OLIVE RYAN

There is always such a different feeling in the new year than at the end of December, as a new growing season awaits, and this year it does feel imminent indeed, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

It is always good to have a plan for the year ahead, and before making one for 2025, it is a good idea to reflect on the year just past, writes OLIVE RYAN. 

In this week's column, OLIVE RYAN shares details of a recent visit to Kilmacurragh. In the region of 120 trees were knocked there as a result of Storm Darragh including a silver fir (Abies alba) that was brought to the gardens from the Avondale Estate in 1790. 

In this week's column, OLIVE RYAN says evergreens can be very useful for providing structure in the garden over the winter months, as well as being used in seasonal indoor and outdoor floral creations like wreaths. 

In this week's column, Olive Ryan shares her gift ideas for the gardener in your life. 

Olive Ryan pays a visit to Russborough House and explains why now is a good time to gather leaves. 

In her weekly gardening column, Olive Ryan says it is time to consider planting for the months ahead. 

Olive Ryan shares some advice on getting winter ready in her weekly gardening column. 

This week's article is written by Kerstin Schafer, who completed her horticulural training at Heidelberg Botanical Gardens in , and now works as a full-time gardener at Blarney Castle Gardens. 

Olive Ryan shares some advice in her weekly gardening column

There is lots to do in the garden as the season winds down and harvesting continues, says Olive Ryan

Olive Ryan visits Glashnacree House and Gardens, situated in Derryquinn, Sneem,

Olive Ryan visits a garden in County Kerry in her weekly gardening column

Olive Ryan visits a garden in County Kerry in her weekly column

There is a strong Hobbit vibe at Glenview Gardens in Enniskeane, says NIECY O’KEEFFE - and the place is well worth a visit this autumn

Olive Ryan looks at jobs we can do in the garden at this time of year, and also pays a visit to a stunning garden in West Cork

Olive Ryan visits Mount Usher gardens in Wicklow

Olive Ryan visited gardens at Hunters Hotel in Wicklow recently

In her weekly column, In the Garden, Olive Ryan visits Avondale House and Forest Park

Olive Ryan outlines the best perennials for providing food for insects and bringing a buzz to the garden later in the summer

In her weekly gardening column Olive Ryan pays a visit to Lisslee Lavender Farm in Cork

Olive Ryan tells us about the West Cork Garden Trail

AFTER I mentioned Korean Natural Farming (KNF) in my article on Dripsey Castle last week, a talk by Chris Trump and Tom Stack at Ballymaloe Cookery School seemed like a good place to go to get more information about the topic.

In her weekly gardening column, Olive Ryan writes about a recent visit to Dripsey Castle

Olive Ryan recalls a recent visit to Knock House in Coachford

Olive Ryan pays a visit to Bloom and checks out the Cork contingent

Olive Ryan takes a look at the garden festivals, which will have a large Cork representation

There's new growth everywhere in the garden right now, says Olive Ryan in her weekly column

Olive Ryan shares her top 10 plants if you are looking to create a low maintenance wilder area in your garden

May has arrived and it's a good time to do some jobs in the garden, says Olive Ryan

Olive Ryan looks at what jobs need doing in the garden this month

Olive Ryan shares what jobs to do in the garden this week, in her weekly column

Spring is the best time to consider harvesting a salad bowl from nature, and here are some of the finest and tastiest plants to look for, writes Olive Ryan