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Triumphant August!
August Issue 2010
In Plant profile, we feature an unsung stalwart of summer, the beautiful rich pastel colours of achillea — Ciaran Burke describes some of his favourites. Shirley Lanigan visits a suburban garden in Dublin. Deborah Begley laments the loss of some of her best spiky plants due to frost but she explains why she is determined to have them back. Dick Warner discovered he had an unexpected guest at his garden pond.
In Design desk, Gabriele Sanio transforms a garden, empty but for a garden shed, into a interesting space with lots of decorative features. Concert promoter Henry Mount Charles nominated the copper beech as his favourite plant when he spoke recently to Yvonne Gordon. Catherine Fulvio suggests interesting recipes using chives. Mary Davies reviews newly published books. And, as always, The Irish Garden has plenty of tips, ideas and advice for you in Garden care and Know-how.
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Cover image: Achillea ‘Red Velvet’
Contents
GARDEN CARE
04 Ornamental garden
12 Kitchen garden
16 Greenhouse and indoor plants
50 How to raise new plants — budding
PLANTS AND GARDENS
18 GARDEN VISIT: Tranquil retreat
Joan Burgess and Kevin O’Connell have turned their suburban garden into a tranquil retreat, away from the bustle of busy streets, as they told Shirley Lanigan.
24 PLANT PROFILE: Achilles’ heel!
The distinctive flat flower-heads of achillea have a lot to offer in late summer — rich pastel colours or brilliant pearl-white. Ciaran Burke selects some favourites.
30 FEATURE: Striking spikes!
Many garden plants are rounded in shape and the introduction of just a few spike-leaved plants can make a great contrast, as Deborah Begley outlines.
70 HEAD GARDENER: Neil Porteous is head gardener at Ballynatray House near Youghal, Co. Cork.
74 HOUSE PLANTS: Claire Woods outlines how to care for the exotic ornamental pineapple.
GARDEN DESIGN
34 DESIGN DESK: Gabriele Sanio suggests dividing a suburban back garden to make it more interesting.
40 GARDEN INSPIRATION: Hot August nights
42 KNOW HOW: feedback from our readers
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Expert advice and ideas
Shirley Lanigan
Rachel Darlington
REFLECTIONS
52 GARDEN HISTORY: Vintage gardening books are now more accessible than ever before. Mary Davies chooses three and follows their story.
60 NATURE GARDEN: Dick Warner welcomes an unexpected visitor.
62 NOTEBOOK: East Barry Murphy
Anemone, trout lilies and show-stopping trilliums
63 NOTEBOOK: West Lorna MacMahon
Moss garden, bamboo fencing, alliums and kiwi fruit.
73 OVERLEAF: Mary Davies reviews new book releases.
80 WEEKENDER: In the country with Mary Davies.
LIFESTYLE
64 COOKING WITH FRESH HERBS: Catherine Fulvio’s delicious recipes for Courgette, Leek and Chive Risotto and Chive and Lemon Salmon Cakes
66 WELLBEING
FEATURES
39 FAVOURITE PLANT: Concert promoter Henry Mount Charles told Yvonne Gordon about his favourite plant.
56 STYLE ESSENTIALS: the latest accessories and equipment with Lindie Naughton.
76 SERVICES: Classified advertising, Update.
78 GARDEN CLUB NOTES — what’s on in August.