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Leading pest control provider Rentokil is warning people to be on the lookout for ants this summer as it recorded an 80 per cent increase in callouts in May, compared to the same period last year.

Dandelions grow in every continent in the world and are edible in their entirety. They are thought to have evolved about 30 million years ago and have been used for food and as a herb for almost all of recorded history.

Maca, sometimes referred to as ‘Peruvian Ginseng’, is a root vegetable native to Peru. Very much like a radish, in Peru it is known as the ‘fountain of youth’ as it has a long traditional use for energy, stamina and fertility.

Looking for a safe and natural garden care solution this Spring?

Looking for a safe and natural garden care solution this Spring? Look no further than Irish-made Nature Safe. Brought to you by Hygeia, based in Galway, Nature Safe is a range of natural garden care products packed full of nutrients derived from the Wild Atlantic Way. The range is comprised of natural lawn and plant feeds, fertilisers and pest control solutions. They have just launched four new products bringing a total of 11 products in the range.

Maca, sometimes referred to as ‘Peruvian Ginseng’, is a root vegetable native to Peru. Very much like a radish, in Peru it is known as the ‘fountain of youth’ as it has a long traditional use for energy, stamina and fertility.

This is a great recipe from Bord Bia for a delicious lunch or dinner, the best part being that there is no cooking involved.

A new Irish company is on a mission to raise happiness levels in Galway by encouraging householders to feed birds the right type of food to ensure they survive winter.

When discussing trees with clients there’s one that often comes up as being particularly admired – the Japanese Maple, or Acer palmatum. It’s easy to see why it’s so popular – the leaves are pretty and often change colour more than once from spring to summer and on into autumn. If your garden’s exposed and windy, there are other trees that can work very well for you, but if you have a sheltered site, even if it’s very small, the Acer palmatum is well worth a try.

Now that we are officially in autumn season we can start sowing onion.