February: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in February February carries a subtle shift in energy. The garden is still firmly in Winter’s grip, yet something has changed. The light lingers a little longer each afternoon, birdsong grows more confidentContinueContinue reading “February: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
Category Archives: Winter Gardening in Scotland
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”
5 Top Tips for the Winter-to-Spring Garden Transition
5 Top Tips for the Winter-to-Spring Garden Transition Preparing Your Garden, Food Forest or Growing Spaces for the Season Ahead Late Winter is a strange, hopeful time in the garden. The land still looks dormant, yet beneath the surface everything is quietly shifting. Sap begins to rise, soil organisms wake up and the days stretchContinueContinue reading “5 Top Tips for the Winter-to-Spring Garden Transition”
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in February
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”
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?”
