Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out

Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dipping your fingers into the soil for the first time, you’ve likely come across the term “hardening off.” At a glance, it might sound like a niche horticultural technique reserved for commercial growers or gardening perfectionists. But the truthContinueContinue reading “Why It’s Essential to Harden Off Your Plants Before Planting Out”

Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting

Vol 2 in the Series: HARVESTINGClayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting A short story about a young boy harvesting his apples that he’s grown in his garden to make apple pie to share with his neighbours in the local community. HisContinueContinue reading “Vol 2 : Clayton’s Homemade Apple Pie: A Story of Autism and Harvesting”

Vol 1 : Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing

Vol 1 in the Series: GROWINGClayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing A short story about a young boy being worried being in a new home and garden. His mum understanding his needs helps him start building a garden together. This helpsContinueContinue reading “Vol 1 : Clayton’s New Garden Journey: A Story of Autism and Growing”

How To Not Touch Plant Roots When Transplanting Seedlings

The Importance of Not Touching Plant Roots When Transplanting Seedlings Adaptable Gardening – Transplanting Tips Transplanting seedlings is a crucial step in a plant’s growth journey. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner nurturing your first crop, how you handle seedlings during transplantation can significantly impact their health and future development. One of theContinueContinue reading “How To Not Touch Plant Roots When Transplanting Seedlings”

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”

What To Sow This Winter To Spring For Natural Pest Control This Summer

Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox What To Sow This Winter To Spring For Natural Pest Control This Summer Companion Planting for Wildlife and Pest Control Planning your garden in Winter ensures a head start on supporting wildlife in Summer. Companion planting, a permaculture favourite is a particularly effective way to achieve this. CompanionContinueContinue reading “What To Sow This Winter To Spring For Natural Pest Control This Summer”

Creative Ways to Repurpose Household Items for Seed Sowing

Get Weekly Blogs Straight To Your Inbox Creative Ways to Repurpose Household Items for Seed Sowing Embracing the Permaculture Principle No 6 Produce No WastePermaculture is all about working with nature, not against it. A core tenet of this sustainable lifestyle is the no-waste principle, which encourages us to rethink what we consider “rubbish.” Every itemContinueContinue reading “Creative Ways to Repurpose Household Items for Seed Sowing”