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

What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in January Vegetable Seeds To Start Indoors In January Only sow if you have a bright windowsill, grow lights or greenhouse. Onions (from seed): long season, ideal to start now Leeks: slow growers, benefit from early sowing Celery / Celeriac: needs a long growingContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in January”

December: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

December: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard December settles quietly over the garden, bringing with it the stillness of true Winter. The days are short and pale, the sun low even at midday and frost lingers long into the morning. Growth has slowedContinueContinue reading “December: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”

What Can I Plant In The Winter Months In Scotland?

What Can I Plant in December & January In Scotland? December & January in Scotland might feel like a quiet months in the garden. Short days, low light levels, frost, wind and often waterlogged soils can make it seem as though nothing much can be done. However, Winter is not a wasted season for gardeners.ContinueContinue reading “What Can I Plant In The Winter Months In Scotland?”

Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free Christmas Decor & Gifts: Beautiful Ideas From Reclaimed Items & Nature

Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free Christmas Decor & Gifts: Beautiful Ideas From Reclaimed Items & Nature The Christmas season sparkles with warmth, joy and creativity, but it can also come with an overwhelming amount of unnecessary waste. From plastic baubles to disposable garlands, store bought decorations often leave behind a hefty environmental footprint. Fortunately, there’s a more mindfulContinueContinue reading “Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free Christmas Decor & Gifts: Beautiful Ideas From Reclaimed Items & Nature”

How to Protect Plants from Frost and Freezing Temperatures in the UK

How to Protect Plants from Frost and Freezing Temperatures in the UK As it starts to turn colder, snow falling in parts of Scotland this week and snow heading to us for next week you can certainly feel the temperature drop and the ice cold air creep in. Frost is one of the most significantContinueContinue reading “How to Protect Plants from Frost and Freezing Temperatures in the UK”

Growing Microgreens: Fresh Food From Your Windowsill Over Winter

Growing Microgreens: Fresh Food From Your Windowsill Over Winter When the long Scottish winter sets in and the garden slows to a crawl, it’s easy to miss the joy of harvesting something fresh, green and alive. But you don’t need a heated greenhouse or acres of space to keep growing food all year round, youContinueContinue reading “Growing Microgreens: Fresh Food From Your Windowsill Over Winter”

The Importance of Seed Starting with Heat Mats and Grow Lights

Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox The Importance of Seed Starting with Heat Mats and Grow Lights in Scotland’s Winter Months Scotland’s long, dark winters and unpredictable weather make gardening a challenge, particularly for those who want to start seeds early in the season. With short daylight hours, cool temperatures, and frequent frost, traditionalContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Seed Starting with Heat Mats and Grow Lights”

Winter Garden Prep: 6 Essential Clean Up Activities for a Thriving Spring

Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Winter Garden Prep: 6 Essential Clean Up Activities for a Thriving Spring 1. Have You Removed Your Spent Plants Yet? As the growing season winds down and winter takes hold, it’s time to address the remnants of your summer garden. Spent plants those that have completed their lifeContinueContinue reading “Winter Garden Prep: 6 Essential Clean Up Activities for a Thriving Spring”

What To Sow This Winter To Spring For Natural Pest Control This Summer

Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox What To Sow This Winter To Spring For Natural Pest Control This Summer Companion Planting for Wildlife and Pest Control Planning your garden in Winter ensures a head start on supporting wildlife in Summer. Companion planting, a permaculture favourite is a particularly effective way to achieve this. CompanionContinueContinue reading “What To Sow This Winter To Spring For Natural Pest Control This Summer”