Katrina & Clayton Katrina & Clayton and family live in East Ayrshire and share their daily life in the garden on instagram. They practice permaculture principles in the garden, reducing & repurposing waste whenever they can. Katrina shows how home educating in nature has helped Clayton thrive. Clayton Completed The 2 Grow and Learn Courses with theContinue reading "Sign Up To Get An Email When We Post A New Weekly Blog Post"
All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Borage
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For BorageWritten For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogs weContinue reading "All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Borage"
All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Parsley
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For ParsleyWritten For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogs weContinue reading "All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Parsley"
10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why)
10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why) Companion planting has a reputation that swings between folk wisdom and science backed strategy. Some combinations are passed down like heirloom seeds “plant basil with tomatoes,” “marigolds repel everything”, while others are rooted in observable ecological relationships, pest deterrence, nutrient sharing, shade creation and even chemicalContinue reading "10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why)"
All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Rhubarb
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Rhubarb Written For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogsContinue reading "All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Rhubarb"
10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs
10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs If you want to become a better gardener, stop looking at your harvest and start looking at your leaves. Long before plants fail, stop producing or collapse completely, they begin sending quiet signals through their foliage. Leaves are the first place problems show up, andContinue reading "10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs"
Columnists: Scotland Grows Magazine The Print Summer Edition Has Arrived
Columnists: Scotland Grows Magazine is Now Also in Print! Spring Edition The excitement of seeing Scotland Grows Magazine in print hasn’t faded, if anything, it’s only grown stronger with the release of the second edition and this time it’s all about summer. After the incredible response to the first printed issue, this new edition feelsContinue reading "Columnists: Scotland Grows Magazine The Print Summer Edition Has Arrived"
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May Planting in May What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers Planting in May May is one of the busiest and most exciting months in the Scottish garden. With longer days and warming soil,Continue reading "What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May"
All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Mint
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For MintWritten For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogs weContinue reading "All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Mint"
10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro)
10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro) Starting seeds is one of the biggest parts of gardening. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching life emerge from something so small and seemingly lifeless. But if you’ve ever tried growing from seed, you’ll know it’s not always smooth sailing. Seeds failContinue reading "10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro)"
