November: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard November arrives with a sense of deepening stillness. The winds feel sharper, the daylight slips away earlier each afternoon, and the garden shifts from gentle Autumn decline into true Winter rest. The colours fade to softContinueContinue reading “November: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
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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”
October: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
October: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard October October – The Turning Month October marks the turning of the year, when the Scottish garden begins its graceful retreat. The vibrancy of September’s harvest softens into the mellow hues of Autumn. Leaves flame goldContinueContinue reading “October: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers, Leaves, Seeds & Natural Pest Protection
Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers, Leaves, Seeds & Natural Pest Protection When most people think of nasturtiums, they picture cheerful, trailing flowers spilling out of hanging baskets or brightening the edges of vegetable beds. With beautiful flowers of orange, yellow and red and big green leaves, nasturtiums are undeniably beautiful. But these plants are far more thanContinueContinue reading “Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers, Leaves, Seeds & Natural Pest Protection”
The Misunderstood Dandelion: Why This “Weed” Deserves Our Respect
The Misunderstood Dandelion: Why This “Weed” Deserves Our Respect Few plants spark as much debate as the humble dandelion. For many, the sight of its bright yellow blooms sprinkled across a lawn feels like an invasion, a sign of neglect or failed maintenance. Gardeners wage wars against it with herbicides, pulling tools and endless hoursContinueContinue reading “The Misunderstood Dandelion: Why This “Weed” Deserves Our Respect”
Naturally Stopping Weeds in the Garden: Using Cover Crops and Living Ground Covers
Naturally Stopping Weeds in the Garden: Using Cover Crops and Living Ground Covers Managing weeds without constant hoeing, mulching or chemical herbicides can feel like an uphill battle. One of the most effective and sustainable methods is to use cover crops, plants grown specifically to protect and enrich the soil while suppressing unwanted growth. Certain speciesContinueContinue reading “Naturally Stopping Weeds in the Garden: Using Cover Crops and Living Ground Covers”
Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting”
Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing”
Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting
Author of the new Children’s Book Series: Clayton’s Garden Journey: Stories of Autism and Gardening. Topics on Growing, Harvesting, Sowing & Composting and 108 Page Weather and Seasons Weekly Gardening Record Book available on Amazon and Kindle. Aged from baby to under 5’s to enjoy, this book can be enjoyed by any age Beautiful Bright ColouredContinueContinue reading “Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting”
