Starting as a guerilla garden, Taplin’s Fields has grown into a vibrant section of Bridgefoot Street Park and a symbol of the Liberties’ strong sense of community. A haven for friendships, story-sharing, and the flourishing of nature in the midst of the city, the garden is run exclusively by volunteers and is about much more than just flowers and veggies. There was previously social housing [...]

In association with ICL At Growtrade, we’re running an interview series titled ‘Small Talk’, where we talk to various influential members of Ireland’s horticulture trade. This week’s conversation is with a double RHS award winning landscape designer – James Comiskey.   How did you first get involved in the horticulture sector? My first paid summer job was with Bord na Mona at the age of thirteen, [...]

Peckish, the UK’s bird food brand has announced the launch of ColourWatch, an engaging new campaign designed to celebrate the joy of feeding wild birds while supporting new consumers entering the category. The initiative combines education, customer rewards and national data collection to help shoppers feel more confident about the birds visiting their gardens. “By helping new shoppers understand the birds visiting their gardens, we [...]