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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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 Germany, 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

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.

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

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

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

Life is picking up a pace in the garden, writes Olive Ryan in her weekly column

It is a time of great hope and much to look forward to in the garden for the year ahead, so says Olive Ryan

Providing shelter and habitat in our gardens is important, says Olive Ryan in her weekly gardening column

Olive Ryan shares some jobs that need doing in the garden right now, and also shares some wonderful information about Christmas plants

In her weekly gardening column, Olive Ryan shares some suggestions on gifting for Christmas

Do you have room in your garden for trees? Now is the time to consider making additions, says Olive Ryan

Olive Ryan shards advice on the important of knowing your soil, in her weekly column

it is time to get the rake out and bag up those leaves for use in the garden, says Olive Ryan in her weekly column

Olive Ryan shares her gardening advice in her weekly column

Olive Ryan continues her tour of Munster's finest gardens, with a visit to The Cashel Palace Hotel.

In her weekly column, In the Garden, Olive Ryan tells us about two more gardens worth a visit

What should you be doing in the garden right now? Olive Ryan shares some advice in her weekly column

Olive Ryan tells us what we should be doing in the garden this time of year, in her weekly column

AS August arrives, the light begins to change. With the sun lower in the sky, longer shadows are cast, and the light takes on a more golden, mellow hue.

You will find a great mix of flowers and food at GIY HQ, writes Olive Ryan in her weekly column

In her weekly column Olive Ryan writes about a recent visit to Johnstown Castle Estate Museum and Gardens in County Wexford

In her weekly column, Olive Ryan takes a look at what jobs need doing in the garden.

A family is preparing to open their garden this month in aid of Marymount. Olive Ryan got a sneak preview

In her weekly column, In the Garden, Olive Ryan shares tips for growing tomatoes