Ciaran Burke

Using Plants With Similar Shapes

When it comes to designing a captivating garden, creating unity and harmony is vital. One effective method to achieve this is by incorporating plants with similar shapes. By selecting plants that share common characteristics, such as the shrub Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Tom Thumb’ and Physocarpus opulifolia ‘Dart’s Gold’, along with plants like Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ andContinue reading “Using Plants With Similar Shapes”

The Venus Fly-Trap | The Ray D’Arcy Show – RTÉ Radio 1

Here the link to hear my piece on the radio last Thursday talking about Venus Fly Traps https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22319489/ .

Red, White, and Chocolate

Nature has blessed us with an incredible diversity of plant species. When it comes to enhancing the beauty of our surroundings, few things can rival the charm and elegance of carefully chosen plants. Let me tell you about these three captivating plant varieties: Nipponanthemum nipponicum, Photonia X fraseri ‘Corallina,’ and Phormium ‘Chocomint.’ Red If youContinue reading “Red, White, and Chocolate”

Gold At The End Of A Rainbow

A Golden Planting Scheme with Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo‘ In gardening, creating a captivating planting scheme requires careful consideration of various elements. One essential aspect is the foliage of the plants. Today, I want to shine a spotlight on two extraordinary plants: Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’. These plants notContinue reading “Gold At The End Of A Rainbow”

Strawberry Tree – some nice varieties

Arbutus unedo: A Delightful Plant with Vibrant Blooms and Decorative Fruits Arbutus unedo, commonly known as the Strawberry Tree, is a fascinating plant that offers much more than its quirky name suggests. With beautiful flowers, delectable fruits, and several captivating variants, this evergreen plant has established itself as a welcomed addition to gardens around theContinue reading “Strawberry Tree – some nice varieties”

As the days continue to shorten, sieze the moments.

Late October Morning at The Paddock

As the days get shorter, it is staying mild with only a few light frosts. Most mornings it is dark when going to work and when arriving back home. This weekend the clocks went back an hour, coupled with the fact that I don’t need to leave as early due to traffic being light atContinue reading “Late October Morning at The Paddock”