https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/nature/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:36:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1110/1415818-science-week-3-fascinating-tidbits-from-10-things-to-know-about/10 Thing to Know About airs Mondays at 8:30pm on RTÉ One.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:24:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1110/1415818-science-week-3-fascinating-tidbits-from-10-things-to-know-about/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/2023/1024/1412624-what-crops-will-we-be-growing-in-the-future/Plantsman Kevin Hobbs offers his vision of future growing. By Hannah Stephenson.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:20:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/2023/1024/1412624-what-crops-will-we-be-growing-in-the-future/Foodhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1023/1412412-an-astrologists-guide-to-picking-houseplants-for-your-star-sign/Astrologists reveal how different plants and zodiac signs align.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:32:24 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1023/1412412-an-astrologists-guide-to-picking-houseplants-for-your-star-sign/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1019/1411696-how-to-protect-your-plants-as-the-first-frosts-arrive/Take vulnerable plants under cover and make the most of your greenhouse, say experts. By Hannah Stephenson.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:30:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1019/1411696-how-to-protect-your-plants-as-the-first-frosts-arrive/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1011/1410198-gallery-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-photographs/An image of a horseshoe crab has taken the top spot.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:29:54 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1011/1410198-gallery-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-photographs/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1010/1409975-why-you-shouldnt-tidy-your-garden-too-much-in-autumn/Give hibernating creatures a chance, say experts. By Hannah Stephenson.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:04:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/1010/1409975-why-you-shouldnt-tidy-your-garden-too-much-in-autumn/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0713/1394364-5-late-summer-blooms-to-plant-now/Here's how to up your flower power in your garden until early autumn. By Sam Wylie-Harris.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:54:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0713/1394364-5-late-summer-blooms-to-plant-now/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0704/1392576-money-saving-ways-to-garden-on-a-budget/TV gardener and designer Mark Lane offers tips on how to make your cash go further in your garden.Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:19:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0704/1392576-money-saving-ways-to-garden-on-a-budget/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0630/1391866-joshua-nueva-on-spotting-humpback-whales-in-ireland/Ray D'arcy met with Joshua Nueva, Blaithin Sweeney, and Neil Byrne to discuss the joys of summer in Ireland.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:01:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0630/1391866-joshua-nueva-on-spotting-humpback-whales-in-ireland/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0630/1392003-how-to-have-a-plastic-free-picnic/The al fresco eating you love may come with a lot of plastic waste, so how can you reduce your impact this Plastic Free July?Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:48:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0630/1392003-how-to-have-a-plastic-free-picnic/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0619/1390040-winner-of-rte-eye-on-nature-2023-photo-competition-revealed/Eye on Nature, RTÉ's wildlife photography competition, has revealed its winner out of the 10 finalists selected.Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:02:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0619/1390040-winner-of-rte-eye-on-nature-2023-photo-competition-revealed/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0605/1386890-mary-reynolds-be-a-guardian-not-a-gardener/Butterflies, moths and so many other insect species need more than a vague 'butterfly-friendly' label on bought-in plants. Mary Reynolds looks at how we can help these 'flowers' of the web of life.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:12:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0605/1386890-mary-reynolds-be-a-guardian-not-a-gardener/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0603/1386451-back-from-the-brink-producing-a-nature-documentary-across-europe/Back from The Brink kicks off on RTÉ One at 6.30pm on June 4.Sat, 03 Jun 2023 06:39:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0603/1386451-back-from-the-brink-producing-a-nature-documentary-across-europe/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0601/1386897-super-garden-winner-colm-on-starting-his-garden-design-business/Colm Carty, a Quantity Surveyor from Warrenpoint, Co Down, was crowned this year's winner for his elegant and family-oriented design, called 'Dawn to Dusk'.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:00:43 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0601/1386897-super-garden-winner-colm-on-starting-his-garden-design-business/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0601/1386867-here-are-the-gardens-awarded-gold-medals-at-bord-bias-bloom-2023/Bord Bia's Bloom has officially opened in Dublin's Phoenix Park, bringing with it a dazzling assortment of food trucks, flower displays, plant nurseries, gardens and innovative vendors.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:22:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0601/1386867-here-are-the-gardens-awarded-gold-medals-at-bord-bias-bloom-2023/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1386747-super-garden-judge-brian-burke-on-his-tips-for-new-gardeners/Bord Bia's Bloom kicks off another year full of lush gardens, live music, food trucks and a 99 cone or two, giving guests the perfect excuse to make the most of the spectacular weather.Wed, 31 May 2023 17:56:14 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1386747-super-garden-judge-brian-burke-on-his-tips-for-new-gardeners/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1386714-3-fun-and-moving-gardens-to-check-out-at-bord-bias-bloom-2023/RTÉ Lifestyle went along to the preview of the stunning gardens, where we caught up with a few of the designers and ambassadors for the extravagant creations.Wed, 31 May 2023 17:54:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1386714-3-fun-and-moving-gardens-to-check-out-at-bord-bias-bloom-2023/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0523/1385241-garden-for-spinal-injury-patients-wins-big-at-chelsea-flower-show/A specially-designed space for wheelchair-users took the prize during what the garden's designers called 'a vintage year'.Tue, 23 May 2023 16:33:11 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0523/1385241-garden-for-spinal-injury-patients-wins-big-at-chelsea-flower-show/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0523/1385248-cork-womans-sustainable-sculpture-wins-spot-at-bloom-2023/Eileen Galvin from Lower Dripsey, Co. Cork, has won a spot at the prestigious Bord Bia Bloom.Tue, 23 May 2023 16:57:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0523/1385248-cork-womans-sustainable-sculpture-wins-spot-at-bloom-2023/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1382445-bloom-is-set-to-return-to-the-phoenix-park-this-june-bh/Ireland's most popular garden party is set to return this June Bank Holiday weekend.Wed, 31 May 2023 06:57:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1382445-bloom-is-set-to-return-to-the-phoenix-park-this-june-bh/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0515/1383693-apply-for-tickets-to-marty-in-the-morning-garden-party-at-bloom/Have you always wanted join Marty Whelan for a garden party at Bord Bia Bloom? Well, now's your chance!Mon, 15 May 2023 15:17:07 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0515/1383693-apply-for-tickets-to-marty-in-the-morning-garden-party-at-bloom/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0505/1380879-dawn-chorus-2023-set-to-take-place-this-weekend/The Dawn Chorus takes place on Sunday, May 7 from midnight to 07:00 on RTÉ Radio 1.Fri, 05 May 2023 10:01:59 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0505/1380879-dawn-chorus-2023-set-to-take-place-this-weekend/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0427/1379430-super-garden-judge-monica-alvarez-on-native-irish-plants-to-grow/Super Garden returns to our screens tonight.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:46:18 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0427/1379430-super-garden-judge-monica-alvarez-on-native-irish-plants-to-grow/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0417/1377404-houseplant-myths-an-expert-sorts-fact-from-fiction/From watering and misting to making your own fertiliser, "plantfluencer" Tony Le-Britton has done some digging.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:13:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0417/1377404-houseplant-myths-an-expert-sorts-fact-from-fiction/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0412/1376509-grow-your-own-salad-bar-on-your-windowsill/You don't need outdoor space to be able to nurture fresh ingredients, says Hannah Stephenson.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:09:55 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0412/1376509-grow-your-own-salad-bar-on-your-windowsill/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0309/1361251-top-tips-for-capturing-nature-from-photographer-sheena-jolley/The closing date for entries to Eye on Nature is midnight on Wednesday 22 March 2023.Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:34:15 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0309/1361251-top-tips-for-capturing-nature-from-photographer-sheena-jolley/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0228/1359294-6-unusual-herbs-to-grow-this-year/Expert Sarah Raven offers some fun alternatives to parsley and thyme. By Hannah Stephenson.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:24:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0228/1359294-6-unusual-herbs-to-grow-this-year/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0215/1356561-eye-on-nature-rtes-photography-competition-is-back/Irish wildlife photos wanted! Eye On Nature, RTÉ's annual wildlife photography competition, is open for entries.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0215/1356561-eye-on-nature-rtes-photography-competition-is-back/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0214/1356538-how-to-dry-and-press-your-valentines-day-flowers/Create a floral memento to keep the romance alive.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:26:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0214/1356538-how-to-dry-and-press-your-valentines-day-flowers/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0209/1355653-dublin-zoo-announce-arrival-of-baby-southern-white-rhinoceros/Celebrations are in order at Dublin Zoo.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:39:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0209/1355653-dublin-zoo-announce-arrival-of-baby-southern-white-rhinoceros/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0207/1354357-these-easy-care-houseplants-dont-need-much-water/An inventive plant exhibition offers creative tips on making your greenery thrive. By Hannah Stephenson.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:21:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0207/1354357-these-easy-care-houseplants-dont-need-much-water/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2022/1208/922243-driving-in-bad-weather-what-you-need-to-know/Our Motoring Editor, Donal Byrne, tells you how to avoid trouble on the road. We also have very useful video advice.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:20:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/motors/2022/1208/922243-driving-in-bad-weather-what-you-need-to-know/Motorshttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0422/1352945-how-to-help-bees-survive-extreme-weather/A beekeeper offers tips for gardeners.Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:05:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0422/1352945-how-to-help-bees-survive-extreme-weather/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0130/1352627-how-to-keep-your-potted-valentines-rose-blooming/Experts offer tips on how to keep your indoor rose flowering well beyond Valentine's Day.Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:39:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0130/1352627-how-to-keep-your-potted-valentines-rose-blooming/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0122/1350201-starlings-murmurations-acrobatics-science/Just how did starlings evolve to create this acrobatic display, where massive flocks move in perfect synchrony?Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:20:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/0122/1350201-starlings-murmurations-acrobatics-science/Naturehttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0111/1345870-how-gardeners-can-boost-wildlife-and-help-threatened-species/Hannah Stephenson asks Gemma Golding, the newly appointed RHS senior ecologist, how gardeners can become 'nature positive'.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:29:04 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0111/1345870-how-gardeners-can-boost-wildlife-and-help-threatened-species/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1223/1342460-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.Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:47:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1223/1342460-what-festive-food-scraps-can-you-give-to-birds/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1223/1343534-google-reveals-the-years-most-searched-recipes-plants-pets/Every year, Google compiles a heap of data and attempts to organise the world's information into a 'Year of Search'.Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:11:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1223/1343534-google-reveals-the-years-most-searched-recipes-plants-pets/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1222/1342888-new-year-new-houseplant-what-will-be-big-in-2023/Whether it's cacti collections or monster monsteras, find out what's likely to be trending in the New Year.Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:32:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1222/1342888-new-year-new-houseplant-what-will-be-big-in-2023/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2022/1215/1342037-diarmuid-lyng-on-the-importance-of-helping-men-return-to-nature/With the new year just around the corner, many of us will be thinking about changes we want to make in our lives.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:56:15 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2022/1215/1342037-diarmuid-lyng-on-the-importance-of-helping-men-return-to-nature/Travelhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1205/1340037-how-to-give-your-houseplants-the-wow-factor-this-christmas/Experts offer some styling ideas for plants you already have.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:28:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1205/1340037-how-to-give-your-houseplants-the-wow-factor-this-christmas/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1201/1339428-irelands-only-baby-indian-rhino-has-been-named/A name has finally been chosen for the only Indian rhino ever born in Ireland - and one of only six Indian rhino births in any zoo in the world this year.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:23:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1201/1339428-irelands-only-baby-indian-rhino-has-been-named/Munsterhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1221/1266638-how-to-make-3-last-minute-natural-decorations-before-christmas/Learn how to make easy decorations with fruit, fauna and foliage, with help from a top London florist. By Hannah Stephenson.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:51:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1221/1266638-how-to-make-3-last-minute-natural-decorations-before-christmas/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1309798-how-to-look-after-your-houseplants-when-youre-away/Experts offer tips on ensuring they don't end up withered and dying.Wed, 31 May 2023 06:40:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0531/1309798-how-to-look-after-your-houseplants-when-youre-away/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0215/1294684-submit-your-wildlife-photos-to-eye-on-nature-2023/THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:29 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0215/1294684-submit-your-wildlife-photos-to-eye-on-nature-2023/livinghttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/2023/0331/1289736-how-to-shop-in-season-in-ireland-this-april/Spring has sprung and we are seeing some lovely new additions to our list of in-season vegetables.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:21:36 +0100https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/food/2023/0331/1289736-how-to-shop-in-season-in-ireland-this-april/Foodhttps://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0209/1355646-winner-of-the-rte-eye-on-nature-2022-photo-competition-revealed/A strikingly beautiful image of a Red Squirrel (Iora rua, Sciurus vulgaris) has been announced as the overall winner in the RTÉ Eye On Nature wildlife photography competition 2022.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:43:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2023/0209/1355646-winner-of-the-rte-eye-on-nature-2022-photo-competition-revealed/living