We have collaborated with the amazing team at the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery who are processing seagrass for Restoration Forth, a partnership project restoring seagrass habitats and native oyster populations in the Firth of Forth. Seagrass reproductive shoots were collected from seagrass meadows in Orkney and then processed by community groups at the Scottish Seabird Centre and in the Lobster…
As part of our ongoing sustainability pledge, Robbie Pittendrigh from our FRM AgriServices team recently collaborated with UNDO to apply crushed basalt rock at Oxenfoord Farm near Edinburgh, one of 138 farms testing this climate change solution. Recently BBC Countryfile highlighted the pivotal role UNDO is playing during a climate change feature. UNDO aims to revolutionize farming practices for a…
We recently welcomed a new excavator to our Balgornie site that runs on the cutting-edge Danfoss Dextreme Swap hydraulic pump system, offering up to 15% fuel savings or a remarkable 25% boost in productivity. Not only does this innovation improve efficiency, but it also reduces fuel consumption and lowers diesel engine tailpipe emissions. Our operator, Mark, was extremely impressed with…
Discover the magic of a sustainable festive table display in our latest collaboration with Andy Peasgood. In this video, which is out now exclusively on our YouTube channel, Andy shares his expertise on crafting an eco-friendly table setting that will leave your dinner guests in awe. From repurposed items found in the garden to mindful choices, learn the secrets to…
During the summer, we visited the stunning Torrance Farm near Whitburn for our latest episode of Garden Stories. The Torrance was once a long-established organic dairy farm and now functions as a wind farm with three large turbines throughout the various fields. Through the course of the transition from dairy farm to wind farm, it was important for the owners…
An excellent autumn job to carry out in your garden is refreshing the compost in your pots and containers. In this video, Andy explains the importance of undertaking this simple but crucial piece of garden maintenance, and the benefits of using a seaweed enhanced compost such as our Kelpie compost.
Andy’s garden has gone through a considerable number of changes over the last few months, and one project he’s been keen to tackle is his driveway. In this video, Andy takes us through installing his new green wall from Wonderwall, discusses why ferns are a great choice for developing your new living wall, and why it’s important to use the…
In this bonus episode of our mini-series Garden Diaries with Diana Yates, Andy Peasgood chats with Diana about her woodland walkway and her beautiful orchard, which contains pear, cherry, and various types of apple trees, including a James Grieve and Bramley. Diana also discusses her future plans for the garden, including installing a new pond area. Diana spent 10 years…
In the final episode of our mini-series Garden Diaries with Diana Yates, Andy Peasgood chats with Diana about her south-facing border, including growing her own popcorn, pumpkins, and a variety of beans. Diana spent 10 years living and working in South Africa before returning to Scotland in 2017 with her family and purchasing Greenfields, an 18th-century listed former manse with…
In episode 2 of our mini-series Garden Diaries with Diana Yates, Andy Peasgood chats with Diana about her potager area, which contains a mix of ornamental plants and vegetables; her stunning herbaceous border, which is full of self-seeders; and her plant theatre, which offers a brilliant display of potted plants and flowers. Diana spent 10 years living and working in…
East Fenton Composting Site North Berwick EH39 5AH
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March to October 7:30am – 5pm November to February 7:30am – 4pm
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