February: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

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”

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”

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”

Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -Dec)

Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison December Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -Dec)”

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”

Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -Nov)

Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison November Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -Nov)”

November: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens

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”

Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -Oct)

Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison October Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -Oct)”

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”