What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in February Planting in February February is a transition month in Scottish gardens. Days slowly lengthen, but cold soil and low light still limit what can be done outdoors. This is the perfect time to focus on indoor sowing and dormant planting outside when conditionsContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in February”
Category Archives: Winter Gardening in Scotland
January: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
January: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in January January arrives in the garden with a quiet, thoughtful energy. The earth is cold, the daylight is short and gentle and frost often lingers well into the morning. While this mayContinueContinue reading “January: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
Why Snow Is Good for the Garden: Nature’s Winter Blanket
Why Snow Is Good for the Garden: Nature’s Winter Blanket When snow falls, many gardeners look out at their beds with concern, assuming growth has stopped and damage is inevitable. In reality, snow is one of Winter’s most valuable allies. Beneath its white surface, soil is being insulated, moisture conserved and plants quietly protected fromContinueContinue reading “Why Snow Is Good for the Garden: Nature’s Winter Blanket”
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”
