Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Chamomile (often spelled camomile in the UK) has been valued for centuries as both a medicinal herb and a culinary flower. Known for its calming properties, fragrant bloom and addition in the kitchen. For Scottish growers, chamomile is particularly appealing because it thrives in cool climates, tolerates damp weather and requires relatively little care…
Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt As gardeners, we have a unique opportunity to shape our outdoor spaces in ways that not only delight the senses but also contribute to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future. By making thoughtful choices about plants, materials, and design, we can lower emissions, conserve resources, and create habitats that benefit wildlife and ourselves. Seeing Climate Change…
Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt A healthy garden is about more than just good-looking plants. It is about creating a space where nature can flourish. By caring for your soil, pruning at the right time, watering wisely, and thinking beyond “tidiness”, you can keep your plants strong while offering food and shelter to birds, insects, and other garden visitors. These…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Jostaberries, a hybrid cross between blackcurrants and gooseberries, are a hardy and versatile fruit shrub that performs exceptionally well in Scotland’s temperate climate. They combine the vigour of gooseberries with the disease resistance and rich flavour of blackcurrants, making them an excellent choice for gardeners who want a reliable crop with minimal fuss.…
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 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,…
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…
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 It is easy to assume that having plenty of gorgeous flowers in our garden will make it a magnet for bees. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case. Many of the popular flowering plant choices in the garden including many delightful looking roses, stunning hydrangeas, large bloomed peonies and showy camellias offer very little food…
Guest post blog by Katrina & Clayton Calendula commonly known as pot marigold, is a hardy, versatile flower that thrives in the Scottish climate. With its vibrant blooms and edible petals, calendula is not only an attractive addition to gardens but also a useful herb in the kitchen and for natural remedies. Growing Edible Flowers: Calendula in Scotland Calendula…
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