By Emily Willox Have you ever been walking along a street, and breaking through the cracks in the concrete pavement, is a weed? How many times have you stopped to ponder the time, energy and resilience it took that plant to reach the surface in its search for sunlight? It can be easy to forget the strength of nature. With issues like…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Nigella (Nigella damascena), often known as love-in-a-mist, is a charming and versatile annual flower for a Scottish garden. With its delicate fern like foliage, airy flowers in shades of blue, white and pink and striking seed pods, nigella brings ornamental beauty while also offering edible uses. As an edible flower, nigella adds subtle flavour…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Chinese artichoke (Stachys affinis), also known as crosne, knotroot or Japanese artichoke, is a fascinating and often overlooked vegetable that deserves greater attention in Scottish gardens. Grown for its small, crisp, spiralled tubers, Chinese artichoke offers a delicate flavour often described as somewhere between Jerusalem artichoke, water chestnut and nutty potato. Although still relatively…
Part 2 : Gardens For Physical Wellbeing Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt Introduction Gardening and spending time in gardens have major benefits for our health: mentally, physically and socially. In part 1, I wrote about gardens for mental wellbeing and some of the topics discussed could equally feature in part 2 because mental and physical wellbeing are closely linked. For…
By Emily Willox Gardeners have historically judged their gardens based on their ability to grow produce, or on their tidiness and vibrancy. Modern gardening, however, looks a little different. Gardens are no longer judged on appearance alone, but instead on how alive they are. A beautiful, bustling backyard is a tell-tale sign of a thriving garden, but one that…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a hardy and versatile plant that suits Scotland’s cool, often unpredictable climate remarkably well. Known for its delicate yellow flowers that open in the evening, this plant brings both visual interest and practical value to the garden. As an edible flower, evening primrose offers a mild flavour and a…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Borage (Borago officinalis) this is herb noted primarily for its sky blue flowers, and is a wonderful edible flower to grow in Scottish gardens. With its striking star shaped flowers, soft textured leaves and long flowering period, it brings both beauty and function to beds, borders and food forests. Known for attracting pollinators and…
Part 1: Gardens For Mental Wellbeing Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt Introduction It is becoming increasingly clear how important gardens and gardening are to human wellbeing. When you engage with a garden, you feel the benefits right away and over time. Your body slows down, and your mind gets a break from the constant stimulation of modern life. Gardens don’t…
By Emily Willox I’d like to start this blog post off, with a quick disclaimer. Although this entry focuses on the evolution of gardening practices between three different generations, it is by no means intended to diminish the work of previous ones. My grandfather worked with the resources and information available to him at the time. It was because…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are often dismissed as common weeds, yet they are one of the most useful, resilient and nutritious herb you can grow in a Scottish garden. You probably already have some growing in your garden that you find nuisance. Perfectly adapted to cool, damp climates, dandelions thrive with very little intervention and…
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