Every summer I look forward to making elderflower cordial. Elderflower is best picked on a sunny day, but we had so many dull and drizzly days last month that I had little opportunity to pick any. As soon as the sun peeped out from behind the clouds, I legged it out of the house with…

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Over the next few weeks you will notice more butterflies coming into the garden. Butterfly awareness week is next month so it’s a good idea to revise how to care for butterflies and learn about the common species in Ireland. Butterflies are some of the most fascinating insects; their delicate, papery wings and their detailed…

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Summer time is coming and the grass is flecked with daisies just waiting to be picked and made into a daisy chain. Sadly, daisy chains never last long. By the end of the day, the beautiful necklace you carefully crafted has wilted and nearly fallen apart. Crochet your own everlasting daisy chain to wear throughout…

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May is here and the woods are sprouting with wild flowers just waiting to be picked for a May Day arrangement. We have different feast days marking the arrival of the next season. St Brigid’s Day marks the beginning of spring in Ireland. May Day bids farewell to the dark winter months and welcomes the…

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