Paraics Plant Of The Month: March 2021

The March plant of the month is the Forsythia, also known as the Easter Tree. It is a member of the Olive Tree family, where it takes its position as a flowering plant. It was named after a Scottish botanist, William Forsyth. Forsyth first brought the plant to Europe. “Forsythia …

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Paraic’s Plant of the Month: February 2021

Wheatgrass is a powerful way to get a homegrown nutritional boost.  It is very easy to grow and can be left sitting on your window sill at home. Or, if you’d like you can place it on your office desk for a modern, funky approach.  There are many dietary benefits …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: December 2020

“The poinsettia is a beautiful indoor plant with fabulous red bracts producing a beautiful show of colour from early December through Christmas and the New Year.”Paraic Horkan The Poinsettia is a beautiful indoor plant with eye-catching red and green foliage. It originated in Mexico and it derives its name from Joel Roberts …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: November 2019

The November plant of the month is the Himalayan Daphne, also known as the Daphne Jacqueline Postill. It is one of my favourite winter-flowering, scented, evergreen shrubs with clusters of dainty shell-pink flowers. It was named after the wife of Alan Postill, the propagator who raised it at Hillier’s nursery …

Paraic’s Plant Of The Month: September 2019

As we welcome autumn we look for ways we can brighten our gardens during the dark months ahead. Autumn and winter colour is a welcome addition to any garden. However, plants that can withstand the harsh weather during our winter months can be hard to find at this time of year. …