Andy Peasgood walks you through twelve valuable tips and techniques for autumn garden care that you can apply to help prepare your garden for the seasonal changes. Learn the importance of cutting back wildflowers, tidying your vegetable beds, moving and dividing perennials, and combing your sedges. Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/andypeasgood/
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Mint is one of the most adaptable herbs and grows particularly well in cooler climates, making it perfect for Scottish gardens. The Scottish climate, with its mild summers, ample rainfall, and relatively cool temperatures, provides excellent conditions for mint growth. Mint thrives in areas that receive a good balance of sun and shade, with…
We’re back with Helen Cross and Andy Peasgood to take a look at how a local primary school and nursery are transforming their playground garden using our mulch and compost. Helen and other staff members, along with the schoolchildren, have been working together to enhance their green space, creating a more vibrant and sustainable environment for learning and play. We…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Redcurrants are well-suited to the Scottish climate, which offers cool summers and mild winters, ideal for soft fruits. Unlike some fruiting plants that require a long growing season, redcurrants don’t need intense heat to develop flavourful berries. In fact, they prefer cooler weather, making them an excellent choice for Scottish gardeners. Growing Redcurrants In…
Joined by Andy Peasgood, we recently visited Helen Cross, a renowned author and school gardening champion to take a look at her vibrant garden. In our latest garden story, Helen talks us through her gardening year and how she focuses on sustainability in each area of her narrow garden including her thriving wildlife garden and stunning raised beds. Helen’s priority…
The next few weeks are probably going to involve pumpkins in some form or other for most of us! They aren’t just for jack-o’-lanterns anymore. Whether you’re into sustainable composting, pumpkin pancakes or cool decor, pumpkins serve so many more purposes than just becoming Jack o’ lanterns with scary faces. When you make that all-important fall rite of passage and pick out…
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp and sharp, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the autumn and winter seasons. Autumn is a crucial time for gardeners, as it sets the scene for a thriving garden in the year to come. By dedicating and taking the time to properly care for your outdoor…
This year along with Andy Peasgood, we visited a unique, single origin coffee house called Steampunk Coffee in North Berwick, who take sustainability to the next level. Steampunk was founded in 2012, when they began roasting coffee in their garage and serving it at events from their vintage campervan Mavis. They quickly outgrew this setup and moved into an old…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Oregano is a robust, aromatic herb commonly associated with Mediterranean cuisine. While it naturally thrives in warmer, drier climates, oregano can be successfully grown in Scotland with the right care and attention. Growing Oregano in Scotland Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb that is fairly adaptable and can withstand cooler temperatures, making it…
This summer, we visited Carol-Anne Eldgride in Lamington with Andy Peasgood, to visit her beautiful garden with an extra special view for our latest customer story. Carol uses our Green Goodness & Planter Mix in her garden, and it shows! With the beautiful pond, kitchen garden and the wildflower garden, there is so much diversity and her garden is thriving…
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