We're delighted to be celebrating 13 years of The Garden and with that, to be sharing the news of our new space on Mill Street, Dublin 8.  Having long dreamt of a space where the life of our busy studio floral studio could be experienced while shopping for a houseplant or bouquet, we finally found the perfect spot in the historic Blackpitts area of The Liberties.  The Garden Mill Street will be home to our floral studio, a retail space and an area for hosting workshops.  While we’re sad to be bidding farewell to our studio in Rathmines, which has served us so well for over ..read more

The city is putting on a show this week, with the first of the trees coming into bud, blousy magnolias in full bloom, fresh green shoots of bracken unfurling and vibrant crocosmia springing up in the parks.  Further afield in the countryside, the road sides are awash with hawthorn trees in full flower; their powerful sweet scent pervades the air. Thanks to the mild winter we’ve just had, blossom trees are blooming with more abundance than ever. Ulex europaeus (also known as gorse) is in flower too; coating the landscape in big brushstroke-like swathes of yellow and filling our noses with ..read more

Winter's low light conditions and cold temperatures can wreak havoc on our plants, both indoor and outdoor. However, while outside you might be busy pruning and weeding, inside it's best to resist any drastic plant care activity. Here are our top tips on caring for your houseplants this winter.   1. Watering  Plants go into a hibernation mode of sorts over winter and as a result, they require less water than usual. For plants that require lots of water, try cutting back to watering just twice a month. If you’re unsure whether your plant needs watering, put a finger int ..read more

In Greco-Roman society, a wreath was used to bestow status and victory. A simple ring of laurel would be placed as a crown on its wearer. As stated by Encyclopaedia Americana in 1847, "a wreath of flowers or leaves was naturally one of the first emblems of honour or of joy". In fact, the word wreath when translated literally means 'a thing bound around', from the Greek word ‘diadema’. Later, evergreen wreaths became customary in Pagan winter solstice celebrations, symbolising the victory of light over darkness.     It wasn’t until the 16th century that Northern Europeans, in particu ..read more

This year, the Autumnal wreaths at The Garden have been designed with Irish grown eucalyptus, birch, bracken and flowering heather. The colours and shapes of beech branches, spindle and birch - when the foliage is just turning - create striking visual interest. We build a base for the wreath using birch branches, bog myrtle and willow. For our second layer we add in using berries - hypericum and ilex from Holland - and bind them together with string or wire. Next, we’ll add some dried flower elements such as ammi, scabiosa seed heads, wheatgrass, achillea, eryngium, and mi ..read more

I first started making Christmas Wreaths when I was about 16.  I set up a market stall in St. Nicholas’ Church market in Galway, foraging, collecting and creating something from fallen branches, using mostly holly, noble fir, birch and a nice red ribbon to finish it off.  I guess not much has changed… Myself and the team have spent the last month gathering and foraging, creating beautiful wreaths for your doors. Each one is made by hand using mostly Irish grown foliage, and built upon a reusable base made of birch, willow and cornus - no floral foam is used, making it as sustainable ..read more

This September, in recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we are launching a limited-edition tote bag in collaboration with embroidery artist, Domino Whisker. In April 2021, Domino lost her father, artist Charlie Whisker, to Alzheimer’s. Domino has spoken openly about her experience, using social media, TV and press to spread awareness and encourage conversation around the disease. The ‘A Break in the Path’ tote bag features an embroidered flower, breaking through the ground, symbolising the daily struggle faced by Alzheimer’s sufferers, and the brief moments of respite they can expe ..read more

If there’s anything the past few months have taught us, it’s the healing power of flowers and plants and the human race’s capacity for kindness. From across the globe and closer to home, your orders have continued to come in - keeping us active and busy but perhaps most importantly, keeping our spirits lifted. There have been plants in pots for grandparents whose grandchildren miss them, Spring wreaths to bring a touch of nature to the isolated, home scents for new homeowners, and bespoke bouquets for brides and grooms on wedding days that, although different to the ones they’d first dreamt ab ..read more

Keeping a houseplant alive doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, studies have shown that not only can indoor plants improve the overall look of a space, they can also improve how we feel. The act of caring for something can help us slow down, connect and appreciate the world around us. This will ring particularly true for those whose homes have become their place of work in the past year - spaces that we once associated with calm and relaxation are now littered with meeting notes and computer equipment, making it difficult to switch off.  Some of the proven health benefits of plant ..read more

For many, Easter is an eagerly anticipated celebration, due largely in part to the abundance of chocolate eggs that seem to swarm the house as swiftly as they exit it. For those with less of a sweet tooth, Easter means the arrival of the budding hyacinths, blooming magnolia trees and cheerful daffodils that enliven our parks, street corners, window boxes and flower beds. The gardeners among us will have noted the Spring Equinox in our calendars; a moment of perfect equilibrium between day and night and the oh-so-welcome marking of a new season. As clocks go forward, longer and warmer days mean ..read more