From Salthill Gardens in Co Donegal

From Salthill Gardens in Co Donegal

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Getting rid of horsetail, alpine addiction and the artful gardener

As wintry showers return, Gardeners’ Corner heads to the snow-dusted Sperrins where David Maxwell visits Andrew Shannon, whose country garden has a modern creative twist. Known on social media as The Artful Gardener, Andrew reveals how the plot once tended by his grandparents now ...  Show more

The best daffodils for pots, borders and lawns and easy crops for a mid-March harvest

This week, David Maxwell heads to Hillsborough Castle where thousands of daffodils are in bloom. Head gardener, Claire Woods explains how this versatile spring bulb can be grown in containers, borders and lawns. Nearby, enthusiast Richard McCaw has been growing and showing daffod ...  Show more

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