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The musings of a plant fanatic

Thursday 3 October, 2024

In this blog I’m going to have a go at describing a number of plants which I’ve grown in my time in Scotland’s west, mostly outsiders but occasionally insiders, for which I’ve had to go a little further than the local garden centre.

The Japanese Garden at Cowden Autumn Events

Wednesday 2 October, 2024

Visit The Japanese Garden at Cowden to celebrate all things Autumn!

2024 Conference at Carlowrie Castle

Thursday 26 September, 2024

Our 2024 Conference took place on 24 September at Carlowrie Castle.

Tree Tours at Kinnaird Castle

Sunday 15 September, 2024

David and Caroline Fife are kindly hosting tours of their special collection of trees, led by Tom Christian, a leading dendrologist and expert on conifers, on Wednesday 16th October. Read more and book your place!

Last chance to visit by arrangement this month!

Tuesday 10 September, 2024

Explore our gardens open to visit by arrangement this September!

Horatio's Garden opens to the public

Wednesday 28 August, 2024

The amazing Horatio's Garden at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Spinal Unit, opens its gates to share its story and raise funds to support the charity's inspirational work.

Calling new gardens for 2025!

Monday 29 July, 2024

Scotland's Gardens Scheme is seeking gardens to join in for 2025! Read this blog for more information about opening your garden for charity.

Top Tips for Rooting Stem Cuttings

Tuesday 16 July, 2024

Les Jack, SGS Treasurer for Dumfriesshire shares his easy and reliable method for rooting stem cuttings.

Outstanding Oaks, Magnificent Mistletoe and a Warm Welcome!

Monday 24 June, 2024

A by arrangement visit to Burnside, Ayrshire & Arran, by SGS Communications Manager, Jessica Taylor

Vegetable Matchmaking - Companion planting in my kitchen garden

Tuesday 18 June, 2024

In this article, Ian describes his own vegetable garden and shares some tips for common companion plant pairings, as well as the essentials of creating an organic harmony in a raised bed.

Gardens Open Gateways - Interning at Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

Tuesday 18 June, 2024

Hello, my name is Ian Ouzts and I'm an intern at Scotland's Gardens Scheme! If you're interested in a sneak peek at what interning at the Scheme is like, check out this article!

Tree stories stir hearts and perhaps a sense of hope

Thursday 13 June, 2024

This piece comes to us from Fay Young's website, wherein she describes a storytelling event that has taken place at her garden, Pond Cottage. Young is a journalist, a gardener, a mother and an all-around nature enthusiast.

An Inspirational Visit to Maggie’s - an interview by Ian Ouzts (Updated 17/06)

Thursday 6 June, 2024

Ian is a visiting intern from America who is studying in Edinburgh for the month of June. In anticipation of the Open Day at Maggie's Edinburgh on Sunday 9 2024, he has interviewed Charlotte Brink, one of the centre's fundraisers.

The Belville Wellbeing Walk - a project by Alison Bunce, QNIS Senior Palliative Care Nurse

Wednesday 29 May, 2024

We are delighted to share this inspirational story from our core charity partner, QNIS.

A Visit to Braevallich Farm

Saturday 25 May, 2024

Oban u3a Gardens and Wildflowers Group visit to Braevallich Farm - and other SGS gardens

The Creation of a Garden

Wednesday 22 May, 2024

Les Jack , SGS Treasurer for Dumfriesshire shares his inspirational story.

Moving more for your mental health

Wednesday 15 May, 2024

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is 'Moving more for your mental health'. What better way to achieve this than gardening?

Confirmation of Her Majesty The Queen's Continued Royal Patronage

Tuesday 14 May, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will retain the Presidency of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

11th June 2024 - A Highland Garden Trip

Wednesday 8 May, 2024

A lovely garden coach trip organised by our Inverness, Ross, Cromarty & Skye District, visiting a selection of lovely gardens.

Beautiful bluebells in bloom !

Tuesday 7 May, 2024

May is the perfect time to visit the bluebell carpeted grounds of some of our gardens open for charity!

Culzean Castle Special Guided Event

Thursday 18 April, 2024

A special guided tour at Culzean Castle with the National Trust for Scotland in collaboration with Scotland's Gardens Scheme

A Lifetime of Tools

Tuesday 16 April, 2024

We all have our favourites but I was quite surprised this year to find some new tools join my collection, which I’m finding seriously impressive.

Visit the Gardens at Winton Castle this Spring

Monday 8 April, 2024

Winton Castle opens its doors for its Spring Gardens Open Day with Scotland’s Garden Scheme on Sunday 14 April 2024.

Dividing herbaceous perennials in the spring

Friday 15 March, 2024

Ann Burns gives her top tips for dividing herbaceous perennials in the garden to create new plants, tidy up your borders and help your plants to thrive.

Community connections - a project by Jen Grant, QNIS Nurse

Wednesday 28 February, 2024

We are delighted to share this inspirational story from our core charity partner, QNIS.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme launches 2024 season

Friday 9 February, 2024

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme returns for 2024 with an exciting new season of gardens, raising funds for hundreds of charities and involving over 1000 volunteers and garden openers.

Snowdrop Hints and Tips

Friday 26 January, 2024

Bruckhills Croft Garden Owner, Helen Rushton, gives her top tips for taking care of snowdrops in your garden!

Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Bursary Fund

Tuesday 16 January, 2024

Scotland's Gardens Scheme is offering the chance to apply for bursary grant funding for horticulturists working or training in Scotland. Scotland's Gardens Scheme is a charity which raises funds for other charities through open gardens.

Snowdrops and Winter Walks

Wednesday 10 January, 2024

Discover our 2024 Snowdrop & Winter Walk gardens open for charity in Scotlands. Banish winter blues by visiting an open garden and raise funds for charity at the same time.

The musings of a plant fanatic

The Japanese Garden at Cowden Autumn Events

2024 Conference at Carlowrie Castle

Tree Tours at Kinnaird Castle

Last chance to visit by arrangement this month!

Horatio's Garden opens to the public

Calling new gardens for 2025!

Top Tips for Rooting Stem Cuttings

Outstanding Oaks, Magnificent Mistletoe and a Warm Welcome!

Vegetable Matchmaking - Companion planting in my kitchen garden

Gardens Open Gateways - Interning at Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

Tree stories stir hearts and perhaps a sense of hope

An Inspirational Visit to Maggie’s - an interview by Ian Ouzts (Updated 17/06)

The Belville Wellbeing Walk - a project by Alison Bunce, QNIS Senior Palliative Care Nurse

A Visit to Braevallich Farm

The Creation of a Garden

Moving more for your mental health

Confirmation of Her Majesty The Queen's Continued Royal Patronage

11th June 2024 - A Highland Garden Trip

Beautiful bluebells in bloom !

Culzean Castle Special Guided Event

A Lifetime of Tools

Visit the Gardens at Winton Castle this Spring

Dividing herbaceous perennials in the spring

Community connections - a project by Jen Grant, QNIS Nurse

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme launches 2024 season

Snowdrop Hints and Tips

Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Bursary Fund

Snowdrops and Winter Walks

2023 Conference at Dumfries House