Malachy Doherty. Horticulturist, Tirlán CountryLife Dungarvan speaks about Heptagon Houses: “One of the greatest assets to a gardener, is to have a greenhouse. Whether for growing vegetables, or for propagating new plants, they give endless enjoyable hours. There is nothing nicer than cherry tomatoes
picked while still warm, on a summer day. We now stock these fabulous greenhouses made by Heptagon Houses. Irish made to stand up to Irish conditions – in many sizes to suit every gardener’s ambitions.” Shop our full gardening range online at www.countrylife.ie, and visit our garden centres for an unbeatable selection of plants.
Mr Middleton
Over 50 Years Growing – A Legacy in Bloom
Since 1974, Mr Middleton Garden Shop has stood at the heart of Irish gardening. From humble mail-order beginnings to its bustling Mary Street store, it has spent over half a century inspiring gardeners across the country. Partnerships with expert growers, spanning decades, allow the shop to offer Ireland’s largest selection of spring bulbs, including rare, exclusive varieties. This autumn promises exciting new introductions alongside classics. Every bulb reflects the heritage, quality, and passion that have defined the business since day one. Visit, explore, and join the Mr Middleton Garden Club www.mrmiddleton.com 58 Mary St Dublin 1.
Future Forests
Future Forests are one of the leading and best known Irish suppliers of plants by mail order. They have
been shipping plants for 36 years and are dedicated to supplying the best quality plants and making sure they arrive in perfect condition. They specialise in bareroot plants, available from November to March, with a special focus on fruit, native trees and mixed hedging. They offer an extensive range of fruit trees and container grown perennials, wildflowers, ferns, grasses, conifers, ornamental trees and shrubs, all year round. The website is easy. You can also visit the beautiful nursery and outdoor café. Shop at futureforests.ie.
J. Parker
J. Parker’s have come a long way from humble beginnings in a small Manchester house over 90 years ago. Guided by family-business values and a commitment to excellence, they’ve established an ever expanding, reliable range -from perennials and ornamental shrubs to bulbs and beyond.
In 2024, J. Parker’s proudly launched in Ireland, introducing an extensive selection of carefully cultivated plants for any garden display. With competitive pricing and nationwide distribution from their production facilities in Dundalk, Irish customers can now enjoy that quintessential J. Parker’s
quality, convenience and value – season after season. Shop at: jparkers.com SAVE 15% WITH CODE GARDEN15J
Mount Venus
This year, Mount Venus Nursery, the renowned hardy perennial nursery specialising in plants for the Irish climate, by mail order and through the nursery, celebrates its 25th year by moving to a spectacular new location just 400m from the original nursery. This new space, formerly a granite quarry, features a unique landscape etched from the hillside, combining winding valley paths, sunken hollows and near vertical banks of ferns. It opens on Saturday September 13th, for the annual Autumn Sale, when the beautiful plants will sit perfectly into the new backdrop. Mount Venus, Mutton Lane, Dublin 16. Tel: 01
4933813. Email mountvenusnursery@gmail.com mountvenusnursery.com
O’Neill’s
Finbar O’Neill’s Quarry has been producing decorative stone and aggregates for over 50 years, for both landscaping and construction. With over 120 varieties of stones and pebbles, they have the perfect material to enhance gardens, create driveways, or build beautiful patios. They also offer cobbles, boulders, memorial stones and gravel stabiliser mats. They can advise you on the best product for your project and there is a range of delivery options, straight to your site, making any project easy and stress-free. Call O’Neill’s for expert advice and guidance. Tel: 021 4871933. finbarroneill.ie Email reception@finbaroneill.ie
Arboretum
Bring the beauty of nature indoors with Arboretum’s stunning collection of houseplants. From lush
leafy greens to sculptural succulents, our handpicked range is designed to brighten your home, purify your air, and lift your mood. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, Arboretum
has the perfect plant and expert advice to help you grow with confidence. Stylish pots and accessories make it easy to create your own indoor oasis. Discover how a touch of green can transform any space. Visit Arboretum.ie to shop our large selection of houseplants, nationwide delivery available.
The Polytunnel Company
Extend the summer with a garden structure from The Polytunnel Company.
It is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors without giving up comfort by creating a cozy retreat in your greenhouse: Add garden furniture and cushions. Plant kale, spinach, and beets, and prolong your herb garden well into autumn with protection. Whatever you want – a standard, custom-made or turnkey glasshouse,a polycarbonate garden room, a polytunnel, or perhaps a pergola, alongside all the accessories, self-watering pots, ground cover, raised beds, shelves, potting tables and irrigation – they can help. Build it yourself, or avail of the excellent building service. www.ThePolytunnelCompany.ie. email: info@cwp.ie
