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Why are some Irish gardens bleak and empty?

Why are some Irish gardens bleak and empty?

Do gardens that are bleak and empty reflect their owners' feelings about the natural world? Can you make space for more plants in your garden, especially trees?

Why are some Irish gardens bleak and empty?

Do gardens that are bleak and empty reflect their owners' feelings about the natural world? Can you make space for more plants in your garden, especially trees?

Christmas & new year opening hours

Christmas & new year opening hours

Howbert & Mays (shops and office) will be taking a well-deserved break from 2.00 pm on Christmas Eve (24th December) until Monday 2nd January 2023. We would like to wish...

Christmas & new year opening hours

Howbert & Mays (shops and office) will be taking a well-deserved break from 2.00 pm on Christmas Eve (24th December) until Monday 2nd January 2023. We would like to wish...

Caroline CAnning artist, lems and jug

New artwork in our Clare Street shop

A new selection of artworks in our Clare Street shop. Drop in on Thursday 15th December between 6.00 and 8.00pm to see our latest selection, and for a glass of...

New artwork in our Clare Street shop

A new selection of artworks in our Clare Street shop. Drop in on Thursday 15th December between 6.00 and 8.00pm to see our latest selection, and for a glass of...

Shipping within Europe: no problem

Shipping within Europe: no problem

Can you ship my order to Europe? Yes we can, if it's not too big and heavy. Will I have any customs charges, taxes or import duties to pay? No...

Shipping within Europe: no problem

Can you ship my order to Europe? Yes we can, if it's not too big and heavy. Will I have any customs charges, taxes or import duties to pay? No...

Leaf storage and leaf management

The peaceful art of raking: what to do with leaves

Leaves are a valuable resource. Collecting them is not a chore: it's a pleasure. The act of raking is a calming, physically exhilerating and mentally stimulating activity.

The peaceful art of raking: what to do with leaves

Leaves are a valuable resource. Collecting them is not a chore: it's a pleasure. The act of raking is a calming, physically exhilerating and mentally stimulating activity.

Another delivery of interesting trees, shrubs & climbers

Another delivery of interesting trees, shrubs &...

Another delivery of interesting trees, climbers and shrubs from an Irish nursery. If there is one thing we love, it's plants that you don't see everywhere else.

Another delivery of interesting trees, shrubs &...

Another delivery of interesting trees, climbers and shrubs from an Irish nursery. If there is one thing we love, it's plants that you don't see everywhere else.