Outdoor Living

Hans Wieland on why there is a lot more to daisies than meets the eye, or making daisy chains

John Shelley tries for trout along a Ballheane stream, and briefly finds himself in the company of a feathered fisherman

Venetia McEllin reports on happenings in her flower garden, on successful and less-successful projects and on tasks ahead

The annual clouds of mayfly may not bring John Shelley luck on the rod, but they’re a welcome feast for trout and small birds

Dandelions are delicious and more nutritious than most garden vegetables – try this recipe for dandelion lemonade

John Shelley marvels at the diversity of birdlife in his garden and wonders at the business of each species of garden bird

Bullfinches have their eyes on fruit-tree blossoms, while deer have their sights set on new growth in the vegetable garden

The notoriously stubborn creeping buttercup is a perennial weed indicating wet, often acidic, soil with poor drainage

The blackthorn in spring might be loaded with toxic, blood poisoning sap, but there are many reasons to love this tree

Broadcaster and environmentalist Duncan Stewart will share his ideas on local and sustainable energy in Westport on March 28