Growing Autumn Vegetables
Extend your harvest into the colder months by growing autumn vegetables like kale, spinach, and carrots. Learn how to plant and care for these hardy crops for fresh produce all winter long.
Tips & Tricks For September Wildflower Sowing
September is the second best time to sow native Irish wildflower seeds. Species like Knapweed, Cat’s Ear & Teasle can thrive when planted in early autumn.
These seeds establish strong roots over the winter and burst into bloom for next year, supporting local pollinators. Opting for native seeds preserves Ireland’s natural biodiversity and ensures that your garden contributes positively to the environment. See our article below to find out more about sowing in September and discover the seeds we have available for you!
Choosing the Right Seeds
In the world of seeds, understanding distinctions between various types helps design a garden that suits the needs of the gardener. We think seeds should be the solution to ecological sustainability, biodiversity, and cultivation of crops that don’t hurt the planet.
Hibernation Haven for an Abundant Garden
Discover how to create a nature haven for the local wildlife in your garden to hibernate over winter.
Wildflowers in Autumn: A Feast for Garden Birds
As Summer transitions to Autumn, wildflowers transform from a riot of colour to a more subdued palette. The vibrant blooms may be fading, but the magic continues! Among the golden hues and rustic browns of September and October, the wildflower seed heads are taking centre stage.
Frequently requested answers
To feed or not to feed? So, a little biology first. Plants love food – nutrients and water, without exception. The reason some people think wild flowers prefer less nutrition is because the widespread amenity grasses that they often have to compete with thrive on extra nitrogen and other nutrients …
Autumn sowings
We can take our cue from nature. Most perennial plants and many annuals can be sown at the time of natural dispersal of the parent in the wild. In the case of perennials start them off now and under protection from the worst of the winter weather, your babies will …