July and August may still feel like summer, but keen gardeners know it’s time to start planning for autumn. With a bit of prep now, you can enjoy a thriving cool-season garden, better soil health, and fewer spring chores down the road. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to get your garden autumn ready — whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers,…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its silvery foliage and vibrant orange berries. Its ability to withstand harsh conditions makes it particularly well suited to the challenging climate of Scotland. Valued for its edible and medicinal properties, sea buckthorn also serves as a useful windbreak and soil stabiliser,…
In our latest Exploring Scottish Gardens episode, Andy Peasgood visits Horatio’s Garden Scotland, a sanctuary nestled within the National Spinal Injuries Unit at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Here, Andy meets Head Gardener Chelsea Lowe, who shares how this beautifully considered space offers far more than just stunning planting. Thoughtfully designed by renowned garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair, the garden has been…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable that thrives in well drained, fertile soils and can produce delicious spears for up to 20 years. In the cool, damp climate of Scotland, asparagus may require a bit of extra care to establish well, but once it’s settled, it can be a great addition to…
Guest Blog By Sarah Gerhardt Dandelion (Taraxacum spp.) is often disregarded as a weed and a nuisance. However, dandelions are cornerstones of ecology and of great benefit to our own well-being and the health of the planet. It’s bad reputation stems from the fact dandelion is an incredibly resourceful and resilient plant. It will put its tap root down virtually…
As the day’s grow longer and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to shake off the spring remnants and get your garden summer ready. Whether you are growing vibrant flowers, juicy fruits and vegetables or even some lush greenery, preparing your garden for these summer months is crucial, for healthy plants and a beautiful thriving outdoor space. We have put…
East Fenton Composting Site
North Berwick
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