Broadleaf Plantain: What It Tells You About Your Soil and How to Use It Broadleaf plantain is one of the most common wild plants you’ll find across the UK, often growing quietly underfoot in lawns, pathways and well trodden ground. Many people overlook it completely, dismissing it as just another weed, but Broad leaved PlantainContinueContinue reading “Broadleaf Plantain: What It Tells You About Your Soil and How to Use It”
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March: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
March: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in March March starts to brings the garden to life. After months of quiet waiting, there is a noticeable shift, the lighter days pushes further into the evening, the soil begins to warmContinueContinue reading “March: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
Perennials & Long Term Plants to Plant
Perennials & Long Term Plants to Plant: Fruit, Vegetables & Edible Flowers for a Productive Garden While many people focus on sowing annual crops at this time of year, March is also ideal for establishing perennials and long term plants. These are the backbone of a resilient, lower maintenance and highly productive garden. By plantingContinueContinue reading “Perennials & Long Term Plants to Plant”
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)”
