Winter may bring quieter days in the garden, but for Ireland’s wildlife, it’s a time of survival. From hungry birds to shelter-seeking insects, your garden can become a safe haven during the colder months. And the good news? Supporting biodiversity in winter is simple, natural, and rewarding. Why Winter Wildlife Matters Native species, from robins and wrens to hedgehogs and pollinators, rely on gardens to bridge the gap between declining wild habitats and their seasonal needs

Looking to boost your vegetable patch the natural way? Whether you're growing spuds in Galway, carrots in Castlebar, or kale in Roscommon, making your own organic fertiliser in Ireland is a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution that keeps your garden, and the environment, thriving. And you don't even need to find a local garden centre to do it! Why Organic Fertiliser? In our temperate climate, healthy soil is your greatest asset. Organic fertiliser improves soil structure, re

Discover key vegetable garden jobs for Irish growers in May. Learn what to sow, plant out, feed, and protect this month for a thriving summe

Join No Mow May with Little Green Growers and help protect Ireland’s native pollinators. Learn how skipping the mower this May restores biod

Discover the best vegetables, herbs, and flowers to sow in May in Ireland. Tips for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

In Ireland, it's tempting to go wild sowing lots of seeds at the first sign of a stretch in the evening and a warm day. Beware! We're...

Square Foot Gardening is really helpful to beginner vegetable gardeners but if you've been gardening for years and haven't tried it,...

1. Sow you summer crops! It's finally warm enough to sown French beans, Borlotti Beans, courgette and cucumber! Sow in deep modules or...

Five fun plants to grow in May in Ireland! Tired of growing the same plants each year? Try something different!

1. Start sowing outdoors Up to now most seeds you will have sown the season will have been started indoors or in a polytunnel or...

Hello Little Green Growers, welcome back , the months are flying by! ! How has your gardening year been so far? Are you excited to find...

Do you have very little spare time want to grow your vegetables, but you don't know where to start? Raised bed gardening is what you need.

You might be looking at your garden, like us, thinking - where do I start?! There's so much to do! So we thought we'd talk about the 3...

Welcome back, Little Green Growers family. March is here! I'm sure you're wondering what can you grow now that it's getting slight warmer...

Did you know there is more than 1 way to grow potatoes? Rather than just the traditional sewing potatoes in your garden?

Hey Little Green Growers family! We have been getting a lot of questions about what to grow in February... We can't grow much this time...

It's February already! There is a lot of excitement in the air with everything opening up. Valentine's is just around the corner...but...

Hello Little Green Growers family, we love hearing any questions you have and we always try our best to get back to you with the desired...

So it's December and you might be thinking the only gardening you have to do is to look after is the Christmas tree - not true! There's...

What are microgreens? Microgreens are baby plants or little seedlings. They are about 5-10cm tall when harvested. They are different from...