https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/nature/en-ieRTÉ 2025-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Tue, 27 May 2025 11:15:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0527/1515159-how-to-create-an-indoor-plantscape/Go maximalist with your houseplants, experts suggest.Tue, 27 May 2025 11:15:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0527/1515159-how-to-create-an-indoor-plantscape/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0513/1512662-super-garden-wicklow-designer-creates-a-culinary-canopy/Super Garden airs Tuesdays at 7pm. Catch up on RTÉ Player.Tue, 13 May 2025 19:30:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0513/1512662-super-garden-wicklow-designer-creates-a-culinary-canopy/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0508/1511763-733-schools-across-ireland-receive-green-flags-for-sustainability/733 schools were awarded Green Flags in recognition of the sustainable practices they've introduced in their schools acorss themes such as water, energy and biodiversity.Thu, 08 May 2025 14:44:02 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0508/1511763-733-schools-across-ireland-receive-green-flags-for-sustainability/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0502/1510381-celebrate-the-2025-dawn-chorus-this-weekend/Set your alarm, open a window, and experience the world as it wakes.Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0502/1510381-celebrate-the-2025-dawn-chorus-this-weekend/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2025/0418/1475751-15-walks-in-ireland-that-are-worth-braving-the-weather-for/It's not bad weather, just the wrong outfit, so that saying goes.Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2025/0418/1475751-15-walks-in-ireland-that-are-worth-braving-the-weather-for/Travelhttps://www.rte.ie/learn/2025/0414/1507633-easter-egg-clean-coasts-citizen-science/Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:26:32 +0100https://www.rte.ie/learn/2025/0414/1507633-easter-egg-clean-coasts-citizen-science/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0328/1504530-transform-your-garden-this-spring-with-these-diy-tips/These budget-friendly projects prove that with a little creativity, everyday materials can be given new purpose, helping both the environment and your outdoor space flourish.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:27:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0328/1504530-transform-your-garden-this-spring-with-these-diy-tips/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/nature/2025/0225/1498931-starling-murmuration-survey-on-the-ray-darcy-show/Birdwatch Ireland want the public's help to record sightings of starling murmurations as survey co-ordinator Brian Burke explains on The Ray D'Arcy ShowTue, 25 Feb 2025 19:38:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/nature/2025/0225/1498931-starling-murmuration-survey-on-the-ray-darcy-show/Highlightshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0227/1499205-how-a-hot-wired-jcb-almost-ruined-diarmuid-gavins-first-rhs-show/No money, no equipment, no tools, and no place to stay. Diarmuid Gavin pulled off the impossible at his first Chelsea Flower Show.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:43:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0227/1499205-how-a-hot-wired-jcb-almost-ruined-diarmuid-gavins-first-rhs-show/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0224/1498529-farming-in-2025-there-has-been-no-easy-year-since-covid/Siobhán Ní Gháirbhith is the woman behind one of Ireland's leading and most highly respected goat farms and producers of St. Tola cheeses.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:36:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0224/1498529-farming-in-2025-there-has-been-no-easy-year-since-covid/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0218/1497424-how-to-turn-your-balcony-into-a-calm-oasis/Muted colours and a focus on foliage can all help, says a RHS Chelsea Flower Show designer.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:56:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0218/1497424-how-to-turn-your-balcony-into-a-calm-oasis/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0211/1495982-how-do-i-know-if-im-overwatering-my-houseplant/Houseplant expert Joe Bagley diagnoses common problems.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:16:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0211/1495982-how-do-i-know-if-im-overwatering-my-houseplant/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0129/1493322-the-healing-properties-of-this-irish-superspecies/Often referred to as a superspecies, Sphagnum Moss is found in Irish bogs.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:18:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0129/1493322-the-healing-properties-of-this-irish-superspecies/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0118/1491439-what-to-sow-and-grow-this-february/Ready to get your hands dirty? Here are some jobs to add to your gardening to-do list this February...Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:00:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0118/1491439-what-to-sow-and-grow-this-february/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1216/1486681-christmas-robins-history-culture-fables/We associate robins with Christmas for reasons ingrained in our history, culture and popular fablesMon, 16 Dec 2024 07:06:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/1216/1486681-christmas-robins-history-culture-fables/Christmashttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1215/1486330-the-myths-and-folklore-surrounding-our-favourite-christmas-plants/Some festive plants warded off evil witches, according to legend.Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:00:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1215/1486330-the-myths-and-folklore-surrounding-our-favourite-christmas-plants/Christmashttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2024/1126/1483043-irish-hotel-named-as-worldwide-sustainability-champion-for-2024/An Irish hotel has been awarded from their sustainability efforts at the 2024 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala.Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:04:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2024/1126/1483043-irish-hotel-named-as-worldwide-sustainability-champion-for-2024/Travelhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2024/1126/1483046-powerscourt-estate-certified-by-sustainable-travel-ireland/Mooney Goes Wild contributor Terry Flanagan shares his latest round up of nature news.Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:22:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2024/1126/1483046-powerscourt-estate-certified-by-sustainable-travel-ireland/Travelhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1120/1481978-robot-identifies-plants-by-touching-their-leaves/The robot identified 10 different plant species with an average accuracy of 97.7%.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:19:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1120/1481978-robot-identifies-plants-by-touching-their-leaves/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1113/1480792-is-your-garden-winter-ready/Gardening expert Marie Staunton and Birdwatch Ireland's Brian Burke tell Claire how you can ensure your garden can handle the colder weather and any visiting birds are looked after.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:12:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1113/1480792-is-your-garden-winter-ready/Highlightshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1007/1473956-how-to-protect-your-garden-before-the-first-frosts-set-in/Save your plants, pots and soil from freezing weather.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:43:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1007/1473956-how-to-protect-your-garden-before-the-first-frosts-set-in/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0923/1471435-what-you-should-be-doing-in-the-garden-in-october/From plant care to growing your own veg, these are the top tasks to tackle, says Sam Wylie-Harris.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:09:40 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0923/1471435-what-you-should-be-doing-in-the-garden-in-october/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0717/1460490-the-truth-about-great-white-sharks-on-today-with-claire-byrne/One in a billion. Those are the chances of being devoured by a great white shark in Irish waters, according to filmmaker and underwater cameraman Ken O'Sullivan.Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:39:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0717/1460490-the-truth-about-great-white-sharks-on-today-with-claire-byrne/Highlightshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0715/1459910-what-is-deadheading-and-is-it-really-necessary/Why cutting off spent blooms can prolong flowering.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:07:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0715/1459910-what-is-deadheading-and-is-it-really-necessary/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0708/1458770-11-signs-your-plants-are-stressed/And how to bring them back to life. By Sam Wylie-Harris.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:55:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0708/1458770-11-signs-your-plants-are-stressed/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0702/1457687-7-beautiful-houseplants-that-are-almost-impossible-to-kill/Expert tips and know-how to be a better plant parent. By Sam Wylie-Harris.Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:44:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0702/1457687-7-beautiful-houseplants-that-are-almost-impossible-to-kill/Gardeninghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0611/1454142-how-to-create-a-colourful-hanging-basket-for-summer/Follow these expert tips for brilliant blooms to brighten your outdoor space, says Sam Wylie-Harris.Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:18:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0611/1454142-how-to-create-a-colourful-hanging-basket-for-summer/Gardeninghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0529/1451852-7-things-to-do-at-bloom-this-weekend/Bloom runs from May 30 - June 3 in the Phoenix Park.Wed, 29 May 2024 12:05:41 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0529/1451852-7-things-to-do-at-bloom-this-weekend/bloomhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0528/1451667-the-winner-of-super-garden-2024-has-been-revealed/Watch the final episode back on RTÉ Player now.Tue, 28 May 2024 19:30:02 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/0528/1451667-the-winner-of-super-garden-2024-has-been-revealed/lifestylehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1226/1342460-what-festive-food-scraps-can-you-give-to-birds/Nuts, Christmas cake and roast potatoes could all go in the mix, experts say. By Hannah Stephenson.Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2024/1226/1342460-what-festive-food-scraps-can-you-give-to-birds/living