Dalkey Garden School

It may be cold and muddy but there’s pruning, planting and planning to be done

New book from west Cork gardener Joyce Russell is full of simple, practical advice

A bad case of Prunus plantlust - fed by this year’s early splendid displays of blossoms

Some of loveliest plant species in Irish gardens hail from the tiny Indian state of Sikkim

Prepare beds, mulch, think about planting fruit trees and hardy crops – and save seeds

Some hard-working flowers and shrubs will last all the way to September

Follow these steps then sit back and relax with a good (gardening) book

The good news is you don't need a big garden for these evergreen shrubs as camellias will happily grow in pots

Pick compatible plants that will coexist and not compete with one another for light

How to deal with spring slugs in search of food and prospective mates

Call in an expert for inspiration; visit the best gardens; meet some gardening heroes

From seeds to secateurs, some green gift ideas for the keen, and the casual, gardener

BBC ‘Gardener’s World’ presenter heads a long list of experts at popular nine-day event

Pick flowers and leaves for their taste as well as their good looks