As the days stretch longer and the sunlight lingers a little longer each evening, March brings a welcome sense of optimism to the garden. The dreary days of February are finally behind us, and the air feels lighter, filled with the promise of spring. Blue skies are becoming a more frequent sight, and the soil is slowly warming up, beckoning us to get outside to sow and plant.

February in the Fat Tomato garden is rarely gentle - weeks of rain, saturated soil, and slow progress. But with Imbolc marking the seasonal turning point, light begins to stretch, and careful sowing begins.

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato. This step-by-step guide shares how we grow flavour-led tomatoes in Ireland - from seed sowing to harvest - using organic, open-pollinated varieties suited to our climate.

January is a quiet but important month in the garden. With crisp frosty days and lengthening light, it’s the perfect time to plan, tidy, and prepare for the growing season ahead - doing a little, but not too much.

Thoughtful food and gardening gifts, from Irish garden seeds to small-batch condiments and seasonal gift boxes, grown and made in North Wexford.

Open-pollinated and heritage Irish garden seeds grown and saved in North Wexford, selected for flavour and for growing in cool, temperate gardens.

After the festive season, we often have leftover Christmas pudding or fruitcake and are always looking for something creative to do with it. Christmas plum pudding can last for quite some time and actually tastes even better with age; the booze, sugar, spices, and fat help preserve it. The same goes for Christmas cake.

Plum pudding truffles make the perfect dinner party gift or a delightful treat for yourself to enjoy with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of your favourite tipple.