You may be short for time, and you may have bought an amazing present, or organised a really special evening for your Valentine, but take our advice: do not be tempted to skip the Valentine’s card! Here’s why: Read More
Just a thought for today, Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year, when the combination of weather, debt, time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and the feeling of a need to take action sends our mood plummeting into the doldrums. Read More
When designing your backyard, it’s easy to visualise yourself lounging poolside with a drink in hand during a beautiful summer day. When the cooler seasons approach you may start to spend more time indoors, but your patio furniture will still be outside. That’s why it’s important to consider all seasons when choosing outdoor furniture, especially if you live in a rainy area. We’ve put together a guide to the materials you’ll want to choose when searching for the best outdoor furniture for rain. Read More
Our founder Rachel Doyle recently sat down with The Times to discuss all things Carlow, Arboretum and her local community, the article recently featured in the Times and you can catch the interview below:
Carlow is the second smallest county in Ireland, but it punches well above its weight when it comes to lifestyle and community spirit, according to Rachel Doyle, owner of garden centre business Arboretum, whose flagship store is based on a 10-acre site at Leighlinbridge, in Carlow. Read More
For the last installment of our Arboretum Cookery Corner, we are choosing the clasic Roast Turkey. Christmas dinner wouldn’t be complete in our house without the traditional roast turkey. I’ve tried to experiment a few times and shake things up, but we always end up coming back to the traditional. Read More
With Christmas fast approaching we just wanted to let everyone know of our store opening hours this festive season, we are closed for Christmas Day and St. Stephens Day, both our stores are back open on the 27th before we close on New Years Day and the return to our normal trading hours from January 2nd. Read More
It’s the holiday season again, which means it’s time to start checking off your list of gifts you need to buy before Christmas! We know that sometimes, people who like to spend a lot of time in their garden can be hard to shop for. If you’ve got to get a present or secret Santa gift for someone this Christmas who’s difficult to shop for and likes to spend time in the garden, you’re not the only one. That’s why we’ve created a list of 10 gifts for keen gardeners that won’t break the bank. Read More
If there’s anything to divide a dinner table over Christmas, it’s to sprout or not to sprout.
Well this week I want to join both sides of that argument by bringing you this delicious Chestnutty Brussel Sprout recipe with bacon.
Brussels sprouts are a classic (if much maligned) holiday side dish. In this recipe, they’re loaded with delicious flavor thanks to a little butter, bacon, and roasted chestnuts. Read More
Now that you’ve started your own compost pile, you’re probably keen to get it going so you can use it! In its natural state, homemade compost can take several months or longer to become usable. While waiting for your compost to take its course naturally is a totally acceptable method, you may want to learn how to speed up the composting process to make usable fertiliser faster. Here’s how to make compost fast.
This week, I am going to talk you through a simple dish that transforms the humble potato into a delectable, mouth watering dish that is the perfect accompaniment for your Christmas dinner or alternatively, it is the perfect use for leftover boiled potatoes on St Stephen’s Day. If you’re using leftover potatoes, you may skip the first step.
The good news is, you probably have all these ingredients in the cupboard/fridge already so you won’t even need to leave the house. Read More
