10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why) Companion planting has a reputation that swings between folk wisdom and science backed strategy. Some combinations are passed down like heirloom seeds “plant basil with tomatoes,” “marigolds repel everything”, while others are rooted in observable ecological relationships, pest deterrence, nutrient sharing, shade creation and even chemicalContinueContinue reading “10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why)”
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All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Rhubarb
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Rhubarb Written For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogsContinueContinue reading “All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Rhubarb”
10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs
10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs If you want to become a better gardener, stop looking at your harvest and start looking at your leaves. Long before plants fail, stop producing or collapse completely, they begin sending quiet signals through their foliage. Leaves are the first place problems show up, andContinueContinue reading “10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs”
Columnists: Scotland Grows Magazine The Print Summer Edition Has Arrived
Columnists: Scotland Grows Magazine is Now Also in Print! Spring Edition The excitement of seeing Scotland Grows Magazine in print hasn’t faded, if anything, it’s only grown stronger with the release of the second edition and this time it’s all about summer. After the incredible response to the first printed issue, this new edition feelsContinueContinue reading “Columnists: Scotland Grows Magazine The Print Summer Edition Has Arrived”
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May Planting in May What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers Planting in May May is one of the busiest and most exciting months in the Scottish garden. With longer days and warming soil,ContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May”
All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Mint
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For MintWritten For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogs weContinueContinue reading “All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Mint”
10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro)
10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro) Starting seeds is one of the biggest parts of gardening. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching life emerge from something so small and seemingly lifeless. But if you’ve ever tried growing from seed, you’ll know it’s not always smooth sailing. Seeds failContinueContinue reading “10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro)”
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”
All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Dandelion
Guides to the Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers We Grow: Cultivation, Care & Harvesting All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For DandelionWritten For Caledonian Horticulture We have a guest blog series at Caledonian Horticulture talking about what we grow in our garden in Scotland, UK which if UK had zones it would be in Zone 8b. In this series of blogs weContinueContinue reading “All About Series: Growing, Sowing, Caring For Dandelion”
