10 Crops You Should Never Pull Out Of The Ground (And Why) At the end of a growing season it is tempting to pull everything out. The beds look tidier. The old plants are gone and you have a clean space ready for the next crop. But in a permaculture garden, an empty bed isContinueContinue reading “10 Crops You Should Never Pull Out Of The Ground (And Why)”
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July: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
Our Scottish Garden in July July is the month where the garden feels truly abundant. The long Scottish summer days are filled with birdsong, buzzing bees and baskets of fresh harvests. Everywhere you look, there is something to pick, something flowering, or something preparing for the weeks ahead. The hard work of winter planning andContinueContinue reading “July: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
10 Mid Season Garden Mistakes You Can Still Fix
10 Mid Season Garden Mistakes You Can Still Fix By mid season, it’s easy to feel like your garden has either “made it” or completely gone off the rails. Maybe the tomatoes are sulking, your lettuce has bolted, weeds have suddenly staged a hostile takeover, or everything just looks… tired. July and August are notContinueContinue reading “10 Mid Season Garden Mistakes You Can Still Fix”
June: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
Our Scottish Garden in June June is the month where the garden rewards us for all the work we’ve put in since Winter. The long days of the Scottish Summer seem to accelerate everything, with fresh growth appearing almost overnight. The food forest is filling out beautifully, the raised beds are becoming increasingly productive andContinueContinue reading “June: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
10 Reasons Your Plants Stop Growing in Summer (and Fixes)
10 Reasons Your Plants Stop Growing in Summer (and How to Fix Them): A UK Gardener’s Guide Summer should be the season when gardens burst into life. Borders fill out, vegetables race upward, flowers bloom continuously and lawns turn lush and green. Yet many UK gardeners experience the same frustrating problem every year: plants suddenlyContinueContinue reading “10 Reasons Your Plants Stop Growing in Summer (and Fixes)”
May: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
May: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in May May is the month where our Scottish garden truly comes alive. After the tentative beginnings of Spring, growth now feels confident and unstoppable. The days stretch longer, warmth lingers a littleContinueContinue reading “May: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
10 Common UK Garden Pests and What Their Presence Means
10 Common UK Garden Pests and What Their Presence Means Spotting pests in your garden can feel frustrating, especially after weeks of nurturing healthy plants. But pests are often more than just unwanted visitors. Their presence can reveal important clues about the health of your soil, the condition of your plants and even imbalances inContinueContinue reading “10 Common UK Garden Pests and What Their Presence Means”
April: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens
April: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens The Food Forest, The Raised Bed Garden & The Kitchen Courtyard Our Scottish Garden in April April is a month of movement and momentum in the Scottish garden. After the careful beginnings of March, growth now gathers pace. The days stretch longer, the soil begins to warmContinueContinue reading “April: Month By Month In Our Scottish Gardens”
Broadleaf Plantain: What It Tells You About Your Soil and How to Use It
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”
