New Era for Mount Congreve
At one point during its six generations of family history here, Mount Congreve and its majestic gardens were the epitome of grow-your-own sustainability. They...
Fighting Fire Blight in Ireland
Globalisation and free trade have given us a wealth of plants to enjoy from every corner of the world. However, where there are plants,...
Planting the future
The city of Chengdu in China, was named the Grand Winner of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) World Green City Awards 2024....
Building Resilient Landscapes for a Changing Climate
The upcoming Garden and Landscape Designers Association 2025 seminar entitled ‘Building Resilient Landscapes for a Changing Climate’ will take place on the 22nd February...
Viva Italia
I’m one of a group of international horticulture journalists ushered into Padova Hall, the indoor venue of Flormart Green Italy 2024. For the three...
Staying Passionate is Key
A bit like marriage, the first couple of decades are usually the hardest.
When I was young and restless, as George W Bush said, I...
Jeremy Ryan reports on the evolution and prospects of arboriculture education and training in...
Arboriculture has become a critical field in Ireland, deeply intertwined with environmental conservation, landscape management, and rural, urban and suburban planning. Trees are integral...
ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Barnaby as National Key Account...
Simon brings over 25 years of expertise in the sports turf industry, having held a variety
of high-profile roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe,...
Sowing Seeds of Change
Food waste is one of the biggest challenges we face today. Every year, nearly a billion tonnes of food is wasted around the world....
Local Action, Systemic Change – Combating Climate Change in Dublin 7
As climate change intensifies, urban areas like Cabra in Dublin 7 are increasingly vulnerable to environmental challenges such as heat stress, urban flooding and...