By Mags Riordan of Bumbebee Farm Hydrangeas are the staple of so many late summer gardens and a group of shrubs I wouldn’t be without. The variety, colour selection and shapes fascinate me and most meet two of my three criteria in being a fantastic cut flower and a brilliant […]
Home & Garden
Let me begin by saying that this article is geared towards homeowners and property owners who are thinking about selling their homes and also the estate agents who are selling them. Home- staging is done with a potential client’s style, where the property is located, and the buyer market, all […]
At this time of year, it is essential to keep most plants watered. Here at Deelish Garden Centre, we are spending a couple of hours each day watering our plants from our well water. There is no simple rule of thumb for watering as each plant has different needs – […]
Firstly, congratulations to all the West Cork People team on going back to print. I know lots of people, myself included, missed having this great paper to read over the last few months. Here at Deelish Garden Centre, we have had a rollercoaster of a year so far: From closing […]
In the last couple of days we have seen a considerable amount of rainfall. It was quite a relief. Watering is very time-consuming and, although we have our own well, it is something we try to avoid once small plants have settled in. Our sandy soil drains very quickly, but […]
Most of us have probably done a few DIY projects while on lockdown: perhaps you repainted your hall, kitchen, bedroom or even decided to give your young kids a ‘new look bedroom’ but if you didn’t get around to that job yet, then the following design tips may be of […]
