June: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

Our Scottish Garden in June June is the month where the garden rewards us for all the work we’ve put in since Winter. The long days of the Scottish Summer seem to accelerate everything, with fresh growth appearing almost overnight. The food forest is filling out beautifully, the raised beds are becoming increasingly productive andContinueContinue reading “June: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”

May: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

May: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in May May is the month where our Scottish garden truly comes alive. After the tentative beginnings of Spring, growth now feels confident and unstoppable. The days stretch longer, warmth lingers a littleContinueContinue reading “May: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”

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,ContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May”

April: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

April: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in April April is a month of movement and momentum in the Scottish garden. After the careful beginnings of March, growth now gathers pace. The days stretch longer, the soil begins to warmContinueContinue reading “April: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”

What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in April

What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in April Planting in April What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers April brings longer days and milder temperatures, but Scottish weather can still be unpredictable. It’s a key month for sowing, transplanting and early outdoorContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in April”

March: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

March: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in March March starts to brings the garden to life. After months of quiet waiting, there is a noticeable shift, the lighter days pushes further into the evening, the soil begins to warmContinueContinue reading “March: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”

Perennials & Long Term Plants to Plant

Perennials & Long Term Plants to Plant: Fruit, Vegetables & Edible Flowers for a Productive Garden While many people focus on sowing annual crops at this time of year, March is also ideal for establishing perennials and long term plants. These are the backbone of a resilient, lower maintenance and highly productive garden. By plantingContinueContinue reading “Perennials & Long Term Plants to Plant”

As Spring Awakens: Preparing for Pests, Dormant Diseases and Wildlife in the Garden

As Spring Awakens: Preparing for Pests, Dormant Diseases and Wildlife in the Garden There’s a noticeable shift that happens as Winter begins to loosen its grip. The light changes first. Then the soil softens. Buds swell almost quietly as if testing the air before committing to growth. But it isn’t just plants that wake upContinueContinue reading “As Spring Awakens: Preparing for Pests, Dormant Diseases and Wildlife in the Garden”

What To Do If You See a Flower Stalk Growing in Your Rhubarb

What To Do If You See a Flower Stalk Growing in Your Rhubarb Rhubarb is a garden favourite, loved for its tart stalks that make delicious pies, jams, and crumbles. But every now and then, something surprising happens, a tall stalk shoots up from the centre of the plant, topped with what looks like aContinueContinue reading “What To Do If You See a Flower Stalk Growing in Your Rhubarb”