Topic: Ireland

Powerscourt Estate and Gardens is located in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, 20km South of Dublin City Centre, just off the N11. In and of itself, it isn't all that much of a trip, but the falls are lovely and touted as being ...
The lush natural beauty of Ireland, aptly named the Emerald Isle, is home to many beautiful gardens, some of which are castle gardens that are open to the public. The best place to start your garden tour of Ireland is in Dublin, ...
Creating a living room design starts by taking your cues from the natural outdoors. Home decorating with a cottage theme allows you to emphasize the fresh natural beauty that is found outdoors. Take a minute and imagine a lovely cottage nestled on ...

Striking bedroom with white bed hanging

Perfect for introducing a sense of occasion in a bedroom, Italian strung curtains have a beautifully soft, draped look. To complete the wonderfully soothing look of this room, an embroidered white bed hanging echoes the pinch-pleat heading of the window curtains, creating ...

My Green GreenGrass of Home

I moved into my current home in the winter of 2006. It was the end of April and, of course, April showers bring May flowers and green grass. I was upset with Mother Nature but the visions of that green grass were ...

Wicker baskets explained

Wicker baskets or wickerwork is one of the oldest of the traditional crafts, it pre dates both pottery and weaving and evidence of its age has been found in fine woven baskets from all over the world. From Ireland to Egypt to ...
It is no secret that the Irish countryside holds sway over many a visitor and local alike, with its gentle rolling hills, often jagged, nebulous coastline and abundance of greenery. Today, Ireland is one of the most deforested countries in all Europe, ...

ME amp MY JOB

An interview with Jennifer Gayler of Jennifer Gayler Garden Design is presented wherein she was asked how she started in horticulture, the best part of her job, and her greatest achievement. or call: uk 21-23 May Garden Show Ireland At Walled Gardens, ...

Bells of Ireland, Shell Flower, Molucca Balm

Bells of Ireland, also known as Shell Flower and Molucca Balm, form dramatic spires of green in the garden, the tiny white or pinkish flowers being almost hidden within the large, green bells (or calyxes). Bells of Ireland at their best grow ...

What Is Myrrhis?

Myrrhis is a genus of plants that contains only one species, known as cicely, sweet cicely, spanish chervil , or garden myrrh . It is a tall, fragrant perennial herb native to England, Ireland, Scandinavia, and central Europe. Myrrhis is used in ...
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