Guest post by Rosie Buckley If you are composting, planting pollinator-friendly flowers and avoiding the synthetic pesticides you’re on the right track! But even the greenest of thumbs can overlook some surprising ways that can help their garden (& the planet). Here are the key (and often missed) steps to making your garden truly sustainable! 1. Choose Plants with Purpose,…
Two years ago, we visited Diana Yates at her beautiful garden in West Linton. Back then, it was already a thriving space full of potential. Today, we’re back for a special update. In this latest episode of Exploring Scottish Gardens, we return with Andy Peasgood to Greenfields to see how Diana has completely transformed her kitchen garden. With a new…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Magnolia trees are often celebrated for their beautiful spring blossoms, but few people know that many magnolia flowers are an edible gingery flavour perfect for pickles, syrups, salads and unique desserts. Magnolia’s can grow well in Scottish gardens and reward you with both beauty and an unusual culinary ingredient. The Scottish climate is…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Growing Alpine Strawberries in the Scottish Climate Alpine strawberries (Fragaria vesca), also known as wild or woodland strawberries, unlike larger cultivated varieties, alpine strawberries produce small, intensely flavourful fruits and are wonderfully adapted to cooler, temperate climates. Their native range includes much of Europe, including Britain, meaning they are well suited to Scotland’s often…
Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt Planting bulbs is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to bring colour into your garden, window box or onto your balcony. Once established, bulbs multiply and return each year with little effort; offering vibrancy in early spring, summer, or late autumn. In today’s blog post we’ll explore the different kinds of bulbs to…
July and August may still feel like summer, but keen gardeners know it’s time to start planning for autumn. With a bit of prep now, you can enjoy a thriving cool-season garden, better soil health, and fewer spring chores down the road. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to get your garden autumn ready — whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers,…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its silvery foliage and vibrant orange berries. Its ability to withstand harsh conditions makes it particularly well suited to the challenging climate of Scotland. Valued for its edible and medicinal properties, sea buckthorn also serves as a useful windbreak and soil stabiliser,…
In our latest Exploring Scottish Gardens episode, Andy Peasgood visits Horatio’s Garden Scotland, a sanctuary nestled within the National Spinal Injuries Unit at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Here, Andy meets Head Gardener Chelsea Lowe, who shares how this beautifully considered space offers far more than just stunning planting. Thoughtfully designed by renowned garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair, the garden has been…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable that thrives in well drained, fertile soils and can produce delicious spears for up to 20 years. In the cool, damp climate of Scotland, asparagus may require a bit of extra care to establish well, but once it’s settled, it can be a great addition to…
Guest Blog By Sarah Gerhardt Dandelion (Taraxacum spp.) is often disregarded as a weed and a nuisance. However, dandelions are cornerstones of ecology and of great benefit to our own well-being and the health of the planet. It’s bad reputation stems from the fact dandelion is an incredibly resourceful and resilient plant. It will put its tap root down virtually…
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