Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Egyptian walking onions (Allium × proliferum) are one of the most reliable and intriguing perennial vegetables you can grow in a Scottish garden. Known for producing small bulbils at the top of their stems rather than seeds, these onions appear to “walk” across the garden as the stems bend and re-root. Exceptionally hardy, low…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are iconic cottage garden plants, loved for their tall flower spikes, rich colours and traditional charm. Less widely known is that hollyhocks are also edible flowers, valued for their mild flavour, soothing properties and visual appeal in both sweet and savoury dishes. For Scottish gardeners, hollyhocks are particularly well suited: they…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Pheasant berry, (Leycesteria formosa) more commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, is a hardy evergreen shrub suited to Scotland’s cool, wet climate. Native to the Pacific Northwest but widely naturalised in the UK, pheasant berry has become popular in woodland gardens, food forests and wildlife friendly landscapes. It is valued for its glossy evergreen leaves,…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Garlic chives (*Allium tuberosum*), also known as Chinese chives, are a hardy perennial herb that thrives in Scotland’s cool, damp climate. Valued for their mild garlic flavour, edible flowers and pollinator friendly nature, garlic chives are a versatile addition to herb gardens, raised beds, food forests and kitchen courtyards. Planting garlic chives during Winter…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) are one of Scotland’s most reliable fruit bushes, offering tart, juicy berries that can be eaten fresh, baked into pies or made into jams and preserves. Hardy and adaptable, gooseberries thrive in the cool, damp Scottish climate and are well suited to Winter planting. Planting in Winter allows the roots to…
East Fenton Composting Site
North Berwick
EH39 5AH
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