Dandelions in Your Garden: Why You Should Leave Them Be If you’ve ever spent time meticulously pulling dandelions from your lawn, you’re not alone. For generations, these bright yellow flowers have been labelled as weeds and targeted by homeowners striving for a pristine, green lawn. But what if we told you that dandelions are notContinueContinue reading “Dandelions in Your Garden: Why You Should Leave Them Be”
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Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching
Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching Soil is the foundation of any successful garden, and building resilient, nutrient rich soil is essential for sustainable gardening. March is an ideal time to focus on improving your soil in Scotland, as the growing season is just beginning. Incorporating permaculture techniquesContinueContinue reading “Building Resilient Soil: Composting and Mulching”
Planning Your Garden Based on Sun, Wind and Shade: A Permaculture Perspective
Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Planning Your Garden Based on Sun, Wind and Shade: A Permaculture Perspective Gardening is both an art and a science. One of the most critical aspects of successful gardening is planning your space based on environmental factors such as wind, sun, and shade. Incorporating permaculture principles into thisContinueContinue reading “Planning Your Garden Based on Sun, Wind and Shade: A Permaculture Perspective”
The Importance of Seed Starting with Heat Mats and Grow Lights
Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox The Importance of Seed Starting with Heat Mats and Grow Lights in Scotland’s Winter Months Scotland’s long, dark winters and unpredictable weather make gardening a challenge, particularly for those who want to start seeds early in the season. With short daylight hours, cool temperatures, and frequent frost, traditionalContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Seed Starting with Heat Mats and Grow Lights”
Winter Garden Prep: 6 Essential Clean Up Activities for a Thriving Spring
Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Winter Garden Prep: 6 Essential Clean Up Activities for a Thriving Spring 1. Have You Removed Your Spent Plants Yet? As the growing season winds down and winter takes hold, it’s time to address the remnants of your summer garden. Spent plants those that have completed their lifeContinueContinue reading “Winter Garden Prep: 6 Essential Clean Up Activities for a Thriving Spring”
Boost Soil Health with Green Manure As A Cover Crop Over Winter
Boost Soil Health with Green Manure As A Cover Crop Over Winter As well as using Strawberries As Ground Cover we use Green manure, also known as cover crops, across the Autumn and Winter months, this plays an essential role in sustainable gardening practices, particularly in winter. These crops help prevent soil erosion, suppress weeds, improveContinueContinue reading “Boost Soil Health with Green Manure As A Cover Crop Over Winter”
Pruning Lavender: Tips for a Healthier, Bushier Plant
Pruning Lavender: Tips for a Healthier, Bushier Plant We write about our lavender hedge a lot, from growing from seed, how we keep the ground weed and maintenance free and what we do with the flowers. Read more in our blog posts about lavender:GROWING LAVENDER FROM SEED: Grow Your Own Lavender Hedge From Seed For PenniesLAVENDERContinueContinue reading “Pruning Lavender: Tips for a Healthier, Bushier Plant”
DIY: Using Old Wine Barrels As Planters In The Garden
DIY: Using Old Wine Barrels As Planters Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose To Transform Old Half Wine Barrels into Garden Planters Repurposing old half wine barrels as planters is a fantastic way to add charm and growing space to your garden. Ideal for smaller spaces or for rented homes where you don’t want anything permanent. YouContinueContinue reading “DIY: Using Old Wine Barrels As Planters In The Garden”
Winter Garden: Hardy Crops to Plant for a Resilient Harvest
Winter Garden: Hardy Crops to Plant for a Resilient Harvest Winter Hardy Salad Crops You Can Plant Now Growing fresh salad greens in winter may seem challenging, but many hardy crops thrive in cold conditions. By selecting the right varieties and using simple protection methods like cloches, cold frames, or unheated greenhouses, you can enjoyContinueContinue reading “Winter Garden: Hardy Crops to Plant for a Resilient Harvest”
