Guest post blog by Sarah Gerdhardt As a professional gardener, clients often ask me for an all-rounder plant — something reliable, versatile, and easy to grow. They want a plant that offers year-round interest, tolerates wind and shade, and ideally supports local wildlife too. When it comes to shrubs, one of my top recommendations is pyracantha, also known as the…
Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt When the holiday season draws to a close many real Christmas trees are simply discarded and thrown away. This is actually a sad waste of a great resource. How we dispose of our faded Christmas trees can make a big difference to their carbon footprint. If a tree is sent to landfill, it will produce…
This year along with Andy Peasgood, we visited a unique, single origin coffee house called Steampunk Coffee in North Berwick, who take sustainability to the next level. Steampunk was founded in 2012, when they began roasting coffee in their garage and serving it at events from their vintage campervan Mavis. They quickly outgrew this setup and moved into an old…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Coriander, also known as cilantro, is a versatile herb known for its culinary and medicinal uses. While coriander is typically associated with warmer climates, it can thrive in Scotland’s cooler weather with the right care and attention. Growing Coriander in Scotland Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) can be a bit tricky to grow because it prefers…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Strawberries known for their sweet flavour and versatility in culinary applications. Growing strawberries in Scotland can be incredibly rewarding, given the right conditions and care. Growing Strawberries in Scotland Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) thrive in Scotland’s cooler climate, as they prefer moderate temperatures and can tolerate light frosts. The key to successful strawberry cultivation…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Lemon balm, with its vibrant lemon scent and multitude of uses, is a wonderful addition to any Scottish garden. Its hardy nature and adaptability make it well-suited to the Scottish climate, where it can thrive with proper care. Growing Lemon Balm in Scotland Lemon balm, (Melissa officinalis), is a perennial herb in the mint…
Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt Mulching is a simple way to increase the quality of the soil in your garden and to contribute to the overall health of it. Apply a layer of bulky material to a bed or around the base of a plant to create a mulch. Support the soil and it can in turn support healthy plants.…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Blueberries are increasingly popular among gardeners in Scotland, not only for their delicious berries but also for their attractive colour changing foliage in Autumn. Thriving in acidic soils and cooler temperatures they are well suited to the Scottish climates. Blueberries can produce well in Scotland when given the right conditions and care. Growing Blueberries…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Rosemary, with its fragrant aroma and culinary versatility, is an evergreen herb that adds flavour to dishes and charm to gardens and is loved by bees and butterflies alike. Despite Scotland’s cooler climate, with proper care, this Mediterranean native can flourish and grow into a wonderful addition to your garden. Rosemary is primarily grown…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Raspberries are one of the most popular fruits to grow in Scotland, thanks to their ability to adapt to the cooler climate they grow really well across Scotland. If you ever wanted to add fruit to your garden this is the one I would choose. They are bought as canes ready to plant straight…
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