Joined by Andy Peasgood, we recently visited Helen Cross, a renowned author and school gardening champion to take a look at her vibrant garden. In our latest garden story, Helen talks us through her gardening year and how she focuses on sustainability in each area of her narrow garden including her thriving wildlife garden and stunning raised beds. Helen’s priority…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Oregano is a robust, aromatic herb commonly associated with Mediterranean cuisine. While it naturally thrives in warmer, drier climates, oregano can be successfully grown in Scotland with the right care and attention. Growing Oregano in Scotland Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb that is fairly adaptable and can withstand cooler temperatures, making it…
This summer, we visited Carol-Anne Eldgride in Lamington with Andy Peasgood, to visit her beautiful garden with an extra special view for our latest customer story. Carol uses our Green Goodness & Planter Mix in her garden, and it shows! With the beautiful pond, kitchen garden and the wildflower garden, there is so much diversity and her garden is thriving…
Guest post by Katrina & Clayton Blackberries are a quintessentially British fruit, known for their sweet tart flavour and versatility in the kitchen. In Scotland, blackberries grow prolifically in the wild, but they can also be cultivated in gardens, especially the thornless types with the right care and attention. Growing Blackberries in Scotland Blackberries (Rubus subg. Rubus) thrive in Scotland’s…
Guest post by Sarah Gerhardt Slugs and snails are often seen as the gardener’s worst enemy. Vegetable gardeners and those growing herbaceous ornamentals like hostas both dread their insatiable appetite for leafy greens. Today’s blog post takes a closer look at these fascinating creatures and explores why we should change our negative stance towards them. We’ll also explore methods to…
Guest post by : Holly Dodd As a green thumbed gardener, you may already feel like you are making a positive impact on the environment – and you most likely are! However, there could still be some hidden harmful elements or opportunities for improvements to your sustainable garden. Let’s explore some effective ways to make your garden even greener. Using…
This summer, we visited The North Berwick Flower Company with Andy Peasgood, located just 10 minutes from our East Fenton site, to learn how they’ve been using our Green Goodness Compost to cultivate their stunning flower farm. Fay opened her new flower farm at the start of July to counter the imports, to show that beautiful flowers can be grown…
Earlier this summer, we visited Steve McKee in Kirkcaldy, who has been using our products to transform his green space into a paradise for wildlife. Steve purchased the property in 2019, and the garden was poorly maintained with low-quality soil and overgrown plants. Steve has been using our Green Goodness on his stunning flower borders, Kelpie Compost to grow his…
In 2024, gardening trends are embracing sustainability and technological integration more than ever. Gardeners are increasingly adapting more eco-friendly practices such as organic fertilisers and biodegradable plant pots, all to help reduce environmental impact. Whether you are aiming to strengthen your connection with nature, improve your outdoor space or even contribute to the environment sustainability, these top trends and innovations…
Last year, we visited Lila Hope in North Berwick, who has turned her green space into a stunning bee and insect haven. In this video, Lila delivers a passionate and emotional talk on the importance of protecting our bee and insect populations. Bumblebees are the most in decline species of bee in the UK, with two species becoming extinct during…
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
