Caledonian Horticulture are proud sponsors of The Scottish Coastal Clean Up and in 2023 the Big Beach Clean event is back for it’s third year. We’re encouraging everyone to get involved and help celebrate World Ocean Day by doing their bit for the environment. When? This years event will run from World Ocean Day on Thursday 8th June until Sunday…
In this video, Andy Peasgood discusses container gardening and the benefits planting in containers can bring when soil space is limited, such as in small gardens and on patios, doorsteps and balconies. Andy is a writer and gardener who has been working on his 8x6m new build garden since 2021. This short mini-series focuses on Wildlife and soil health, with…
Did You Know? What is Peat? Peat is the surface layer of a soil that is made up of decomposed plant material that has been broken down over thousands of years. The organic matter is broken down under waterlogged conditions, with oxygen and nutrient deficiencies, and high levels of acidity. Traditionally peat has been used in horticultural products because it…
An East Lothian based business is celebrating after scooping a prestigious local government award. Caledonian Horticulture collected the Community Benefit award at the prestigious Scotland Excel Supplier Excellence Awards. The ceremony was held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on 11 May. Around 380 guests from across the public and private sectors attended the glittering ceremony hosted by broadcaster, Dougie…
In this video, Andy Peasgood explains the importance of mulching your garden borders and the benefits it can bring to your plants and soil. Andy is a writer and gardener who has been working on his 8x6m new build garden since 2021. This short mini-series focuses on Wildlife and soil health, with the aim of being relatable to many green…
On the 20th – 23rd April The Scottish Coastal Clean Up, which is sponsored by Caledonian Horticulture, organised their first big beach clean of the year on the beautiful Isle of Skye. This was a huge team effort and saw multiple groups, organisations and individuals coming together, with the singular purpose of removing as much plastic pollution as possible from…
Now, more than ever, it is important to include plants to help nature and wildlife in our gardens. Across the UK (and the rest of the world) we are seeing a huge reduction in the population size of many species of insects. Some of the biggest threats in the UK come from habitat loss, a lack of connectivity between habitats…
April is a great time to top dress your lawn as the grass has started to grow again after winter. Our top dressing will provide a nutrient boost to get your lawn looking its best! How often you top dress your lawn will depend on the quality of your soil, but at a minimum we recommend once a year. Our…
We are delighted to announce we’ve been shortlisted for two Scotland Excel Supplier Excellence Awards! Our first nomination was in the Community Benefit Category which focuses on the work we do through our One Planet Pledge: We care deeply about the world we live in and are committed to being a business with a positive environmental and social impact. We…
It was global recycling day at the weekend (18th March) and last year we shared this post on our social media pages that combined our love of nature and gardening with our love of recycling! We’ve now put together a step by step guide so you can make your own living roof recycling storage that will help insects and pollinators…
East Fenton Composting Site
North Berwick
EH39 5AH
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
March to October 7:30am – 5pm
November to February 7:30am – 4pm
Part of Forth Resource Management Ltd
Company No. SC229855
