The Journal — Kearney's Gardens Blog
Tips on keeping cut flowers longer, choosing seasonal stems, and styling your space with plants. Stories from our flower shop in Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon.
Articles
- How to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh Longer — by Karen Kearney, 2025-02-10. Simple, florist-tested tips to extend the life of your bouquet, from water and trimming to placement, so you enjoy fresh flowers for days longer at home.
- Best Indoor Plants for Low Light: 8 for Irish Homes — by Tommy Kearney, 2026-06-12. Eight hardy houseplants that genuinely thrive in the low light of Irish homes — north-facing rooms, short winters and all. Florist-picked, with simple care tips.
- How to Repot a Houseplant: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide — by Tommy Kearney, 2026-06-12. A simple, florist-tested guide to repotting your houseplants — when to do it, the right pot size, and a step-by-step method that gives your plant a fresh burst of growth.
- The Art of Dried Flowers: A Complete Guide — by Karen Kearney, 2026-06-12. Dried flowers last for years, not days. A florist's guide to the best flowers for drying, two simple home methods, and how to keep a dried arrangement looking lovely.
- Wedding Flowers: Planning Your Perfect Day — by Karen Kearney, 2026-06-12. A florist's practical guide to planning your wedding flowers — what you'll need, when to book, and how to make a seasonal, locally grown budget go further.
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The Journal
Tips on keeping cut flowers longer, choosing seasonal stems, and styling your space with plants.
Flower Care
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Seasonal Guide
What's blooming now
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How to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh Longer
Simple, florist-tested tips to extend the life of your bouquet, from water and trimming to placement, so you enjoy fresh flowers for days longer at home.
All Articles
How to Keep Your Cut Flowers Fresh Longer
Simple, florist-tested tips to extend the life of your bouquet, from water and trimming to placement, so you enjoy fresh flowers for days longer at home.
Best Indoor Plants for Low Light: 8 for Irish Homes
Eight hardy houseplants that genuinely thrive in the low light of Irish homes — north-facing rooms, short winters and all. Florist-picked, with simple care tips.
How to Repot a Houseplant: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
A simple, florist-tested guide to repotting your houseplants — when to do it, the right pot size, and a step-by-step method that gives your plant a fresh burst of growth.
The Art of Dried Flowers: A Complete Guide
Dried flowers last for years, not days. A florist's guide to the best flowers for drying, two simple home methods, and how to keep a dried arrangement looking lovely.
Wedding Flowers: Planning Your Perfect Day
A florist's practical guide to planning your wedding flowers — what you'll need, when to book, and how to make a seasonal, locally grown budget go further.
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About the Journal
From Our Garden to Your Screen
Welcome to The Journal — a space where we share our passion for flowers, plants, and all things botanical. Here you'll find practical advice, seasonal inspiration, and stories from our little flower shop in Cloonfad.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your plant journey, we hope our stories help you bring a little more nature into your life.
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