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The edible landscape – Féidhlim Harty

In the first of a series of environmentally-focused landscape articles, environmental consultant, Féidhlim Harty explores how edible species can be incorporated into designed landscapes....
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I wonder – Patricia Tyrell

Highly regarded Landscape Architect, Bloom gold medal winner, Patricia Tyrrell reports in from Bloom 2019 and wonders where the future lies I’ve always liked the...
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European study tour – John Mulhern

John Mulhern, Principal of the National Botanic Gardens reports in from a recent student tour of the Netherlands and Belgium In April of this year...
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Meadow myth buster – Sandro Cafolla

Sandro Cafolla of Design by Nature dispels some myths and sets the record straight about the success of wildflower meadows in Ireland As someone who...

A turn in the weather for horticulture? – Stiofán Nutty

HIF coordinator, Stiofán Nutty explains how Ireland’s climate change plans may actually benefit the horticulture sector Usually, when the weather is mentioned in horticulture columns...
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The versatility of Eucalyptus – Andy Whelton

Andy Whelton of Teagasc discusses the many commercial uses of Eucalyptus and the current interest and research on the species in Ireland Native to Australia,...
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A new world order or just another price blip? – John Murphy

John Murphy, owner, and operator of Annaveigh Plants and leading tree expert provides a fascinating insight into the costs of tree production and factors...
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NATIONAL BERRY SEMINAR FOCUS ON MALLING CENTENARY There was a large attendance at the National Berry Seminar held in Ashtown recently. The highlight of...
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We’re winning the race to the bottom – Colm Kenny

Independent landscape estimating specialist, Colm Kenny explains why a failure to address weaknesses in landscape procurement is stimulating a detrimental race to the bottom The...
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I planted a forest – Terry O’Regan

Terry O’Regan calls for a grand tree strategy that embraces the total tree population of the state on both public and private lands I drafted...

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