A red admiral butterfly at Dalswinton House, Dumfriesshire ©Margaret Ruston

National Insect Week

It runs from 18 - 24 June.  It is organised by the Royal Entomological Society and encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

Blairwood House ©

New gardens to visit throughout June

June should be spent in gardens, in your own, in a park or visiting one open with Scotland's Gardens Scheme. It's definitely a month to get out and about in green spaces.

Some gardens focusing on wildlife, another with a wonderful old walled gardens. There are so many hidden gardens to explore!

'Frensham' rose at Drumstinchall House ©

Summer Solstice

The Summer solstice takes place Thursday 21st June, 2018, and it is the longest day of the year.

Mr Lowry visits Tyninghame House and The Walled Gardens ©

Long walks and fabulous talks at Tyninghame House

Our chairman's canine companion, Mr Lowry, tells us about his visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden.

Beside the orchard at West Leas ©Bernie Gajos

West Leas in June

There is so much going on in the garden in June, and so much more time to spent in it. From tidying flower pens to the warmer evening to sit and reflect.

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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

A summertime classic, and a staple of many a British flower bed. Here's just a few places in Scotland to fine prime roses.

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