Gardening
Give your garden wildlife some home-made Christmas treats
Bird-friendly festive cookies, garlands and other yuletide goodies could help their survival.
President Higgins backs 100 Million Trees project by planting mini forest at Áras an Uachtaráin: Casual Gardener
President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina helped plant 2,000 native trees in grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin
Gardening gift books for green-fingered fans
Find pages of inspiration with design, growing and budget in mind.
How to add scent to your natural Christmas decorations and wreaths
Use fragrant clippings from your garden and other imaginative additions.
Dogwood barks loudest over winter - Casual Gardener
Some are prized for their flowers or foliage but dogwood’s most appealing asset is its bright bark
Dobbies: Garden centre at Antrim’s Junction shopping complex is saved from closure
Retailer announces deal with landlords with all staff retained
Christmas gardening gifts to suit all budgets
Tools, plants and even wildlife-illustrated blankets could all go under the tree.
Natural ways to decorate your Christmas tree this winter
Houseplants, flowers and foliage can all be used to dress the tree. By Hannah Stephenson.
Brighten up winter gardens: Stunning container plant ideas for cold-weather cheer - Casual Gardener
Bring some cheer to the darker months with a colourful container display
The best potted mini Christmas trees for small spaces
Dinky decorations at the ready!