September: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard September Each month in our Scottish garden tells a different story, shaped by light, weather and the steady rhythm of growth. January begins in quiet dormancy, with bare branches and frozen soil; February brings the firstContinueContinue reading “September: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
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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”
Corking on Peppers: What Those White Lines Really Mean
Corking on Peppers: What Those White Lines Really Mean If you’ve ever grown peppers or chilies in your garden, you may have noticed something curious, fine white or tan lines stretching across the skin of your fruits. These markings, often called corking, can appear as tiny scars, streaks, or crack like textures. At first glance, theyContinueContinue reading “Corking on Peppers: What Those White Lines Really Mean”
Featured in Kitchen Garden Magazine: Meet the Blogger September 2025
Featured in Kitchen Garden Magazine: Meet the Blogger September 2025 Featured on the front cover AND a 3 page spread in the September 2025 issue of Kitchen Garden magazine as part of their popular Meet the Blogger section is such an exciting milestone. As the UK’s best-selling “grow your own” magazine, Kitchen Garden has always been a source of inspiration forContinueContinue reading “Featured in Kitchen Garden Magazine: Meet the Blogger September 2025”
The History of British Lawns: From Wealth and Power to Everyday Gardens
The History of British Lawns: From Wealth and Power to Everyday Gardens When you picture a traditional British garden, chances are you see a neatly mown green lawn. Lawns have become such a fixture of everyday life that many of us never question them. Yet lawns are surprisingly impractical, they require mowing, feeding, and watering,ContinueContinue reading “The History of British Lawns: From Wealth and Power to Everyday Gardens”
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden
Raised Bed Gardening: 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden Gardening has always been about finding the balance between nature and nurture, working with the soil, the seasons and the plants to create abundance. One of the simplest yet most transformative techniques available to modern gardeners is the raised bed. Whether youContinueContinue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Use Raised Beds in Your Garden”
Nitrogen Fixing Plants: Nature’s Soil Builders in Permaculture
Nitrogen Fixing Plants: Nature’s Soil Builders in Permaculture Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive garden or farm and nitrogen is one of its key building blocks. Yet, unlike other nutrients, nitrogen is not readily available in the soil in the form that plants can use. Fortunately, nature provides a powerful ally in theContinueContinue reading “Nitrogen Fixing Plants: Nature’s Soil Builders in Permaculture”
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”
