Two walks, both offering spectacular views of Clew Bay, the harder of the two also taking in beautiful Bellacrogher bay
Pasty O’Sullivan shares her tips on protecting the flower garden from cold and frost, and planting for next spring
Hans Wieland on growing a Charles Ross tree, which produces sweet, aromatic apples with a firm, juicy, creamy-white flesh
Vet Esther van Luipen provides advice on caring for chickens – keeping them happy and preventing disease
In the wake of Hurricane Katia’s Irish visit, John Shelley muses about the unpredictability of extreme weather events
Hans Weiland discusses the rewards of planting fruit trees and bushes, and shares some useful growing tips
Autumn is rewarding the gardener with an abundance of home-grown veg, but what to do with all this delicious produce?
A beautiful pinkish-coloured shell washed ashore turns out to be that of an Echinus esculentus, or common urchin
Patsy O’Sullivan discusses the importance of saving Irish variety seeds and outlines garden tasks for September
Tormakeady forest walk takes in beautiful, historic woodland filled with native hardwoods, and a gorgeous waterfall
John Shelley notes swallows gathering in roosting flocks and gorging on winged insects engaged in courtship flights
