Not your usual Spring Bulbs

Posted on February 20, 2012 by brian

When you think of Spring flowering bulbs most of us will talk of daffodils, snowdrops or crocus. Not there is anything wrong with them as they bring signs that winter is passing and that spring has arrived. The cheery swathes … Continue reading →

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Apple Redlove

Posted on February 12, 2012 by brian

Coming soon to the Secret Garden Centre is the talked about Apple ‘RedLove’ series. • Uniquely coloured – Rosy-red flesh with a beautiful pattern running through it • Deliciously tasty – Crisp and juicy with a hint of berries • … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Seed Varieties for 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by brian

(14th January 2011) I have to agree with Fionnuala Fallon in todays Irish Times in that there is an “annual January ritual to lift the hearts of rain-soaked, wind-blown and winter-weary Irish gardeners everywhere, it’s the time-honoured practice of sitting … Continue reading →

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Seed potatoes

Posted on January 3, 2012 by brian

(3rd January 2012)The Christmas holidays are definitely over and we have enjoyed the time off as well as the spuds at our Christmas dinner. Now feeling all refreshed and ready to get going again we will have our seed potatoes … Continue reading →

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Brown Envelope Seeds- Certified Irish Organic Seed

Posted on January 1, 2012 by brian

(1st January 2012) As of 2012 we will be supplying Irish Organic vegetable seeds from the lovely ‘Brown Envelope Seeds’. All the seeds are grown from their farm in West Cork. They have been selecting over the years varieties and … Continue reading →

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Late Night Shopping at The Secret Garden Centre

Posted on November 17, 2011 by brian

Late Night Shopping at The Secret Garden Centre Where you can peruse in peace, enjoy relaxing retail therapy and have a calming coffee at the same time. An opportunity to see our unique and affordable giftware and local crafts. Range … Continue reading →

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Google+ Page

Posted on November 7, 2011 by brian

We have just arrived on Google+ so pop over and give us a hello……….

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Teresa Treacy an inspirational women

Posted on October 1, 2011 by brian

Hopefully by now you will have heard of Teresa Treacy in the news. If you haven’t you should as this 65 year old women is currently inside of Mountjoy Prison. Her crime…..standing up for her rights to protect her land … Continue reading →

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Lovely Crab Apples

Posted on September 30, 2011 by brian

(30th Sept 2011) How can you resist a crab apple tree at this time of year. Perfect garden decorations, or for the culinary gardener crab apple jelly among other things or just as a food source for the wildlife in … Continue reading →

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Irish Web Awards 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by brian

(27th September 2011) First we would like to say……. for the person, people or company who nominated us in the Irish Web Awards 2011 in the most beautiful website category which is a real reflection of the work that Charlotte … Continue reading →

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