Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a hardy perennial herb that has long been valued for both its medicinal properties and its usefulness in the garden. Recognisable by its daisy-like white flowers with bright yellow centres and soft, fern-like foliage, feverfew is an attractive and practical addition to Scottish gardens. Traditionally grown as a medicinal herb,…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Caraway (Carum carvi) is a versatile herb that deserves far more attention in Scottish gardens, known for its famous seeds, feathery foliage and traditional use in both culinary and medicinal settings, caraway has been cultivated across Europe for centuries. Its warm, earthy flavour with subtle notes of anise, citrus and fennel makes it a…
Part 3 Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt Introduction Gardening and spending time in gardens have major benefits for our health: mentally, physically and socially. Part 1 of my series was all about how you can design an outdoor space in a way that allows you to slow down and engage with something outside of daily pressures. In part 2, I…
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 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 example, I discussed reducing sensory…
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…
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
