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A Guide to Organising Your Garden Notes Through the Seasons

By Boardtalk 4 September 2026

One of the most useful gardening tools costs almost nothing: a notebook. Recording what was planted, when it flowered and how it performed can save money and disappointment the following year.…

Kitchen & Cooking

Making a Simple Tomato Chutney from the Harvest

By Boardtalk 25 August 2026

A glut of ripe tomatoes is a lovely problem to have. A quick tomato chutney is one way to enjoy the harvest alongside cheese, sandwiches or cold meats, but it is important to distinguish a fresh refrigerated condiment fr…

General

Planning a Small Garden for Low-Maintenance Living

By Boardtalk 11 July 2026

A low-maintenance garden is not a garden without work. It is a garden designed so that the routine jobs suit the time, energy and equipment available to the person caring for it.…

General

Helping Wildlife Through a Dry Spell in the Garden

By Boardtalk 10 May 2026

Warm, dry weather can be challenging for birds, insects and other garden visitors. Even a small outdoor space can provide useful shelter and water without becoming complicated or expensive to maintain.…

Garden Machinery

Keeping a Lawn Mower Ready for Spring

By Boardtalk 18 February 2026

A little maintenance before the first cut can prevent many frustrating mower problems. Whether your mower uses a battery, mains electricity or petrol, begin by reading its manual and following the manufacturer's instruct…

Garden Machinery

Choosing a Garden Shredder for a Small Property

By Boardtalk 3 November 2025

A garden shredder can turn branches and hedge trimmings into material that is easier to move and compost. Before buying one, it is worth thinking about the jobs you actually do rather than choosing the machine with the l…

Vegetables

When and How to Plant Garlic in Ireland

By Boardtalk 10 October 2025

Garlic is one of the simpler crops for home growers, though choosing suitable planting stock makes a real difference. Buy garlic intended for planting from a reputable garden supplier rather than assuming supermarket bul…

Kitchen & Cooking

Easy Apple and Rhubarb Crumble for a Weekend Dessert

By Boardtalk 21 September 2025

Apple and rhubarb crumble is a straightforward dessert that makes good use of seasonal garden produce. The fruit gives a pleasing contrast to the buttery topping, and it is easy to adapt the sweetness to your taste.…

Vegetables

Growing Carrots in Raised Beds: A Beginner’s Guide

By Boardtalk 8 July 2025

Carrots reward patience, but they also teach a useful lesson: a well-prepared seedbed matters more than expensive equipment. Raised beds can be particularly helpful where the garden soil is stony, compacted or slow to dr…

Flowers

Choosing Hardy Flowers for a Windy Border

By Boardtalk 17 June 2025

Wind can be a greater challenge than cold in an exposed garden. Tall, soft-stemmed plants may bend or break, and dry winds can leave the soil short of moisture even after a week of changeable weather. The answer is not n…