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8 Top Tips for Snowdrop Success

Monday 26 January, 2026

As the Snowdrop Festival is upon us again this year, Bruckhills Croft Garden Owner and holder of a National Collection of Galanthus, Helen Rushton, gives her top tips for taking care of snowdrops in your garden!

Hellebore garden hybrids at Willowhill Garden

Thursday 22 January, 2026

A drift of over 50 hellebore hybrids in different colours and markings has been planted here.

Scotland’s most intriguing gardens open their gates for charity in 2026

Monday 19 January, 2026

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme returns for 2026 with an exciting new season of gardens across Scotland, raising funds for hundreds of charities.

Go Flourish

Friday 16 January, 2026

Why gardening should be an integral part of any school's curriculum and how one of our garden openers is rising to the challenge of connecting more children with nature.

Plant of the Month

Wednesday 7 January, 2026

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.

Garden Owner Chosen Charity Case Studies

Monday 22 December, 2025

We are delighted to share the following case studies, from a few of our garden owner chosen charities.

From absolute beginner to national finalist: Mercat Cottage Garden

Wednesday 26 November, 2025

New SGS Garden Opener Sheila Averbuch received the surprise of her life when a phone call from Gardeners' World Magazine told her that she'd been shortlisted for the magazine's Garden of the Year Award.

Recipes from Mellerstain - Sweet Autumn Treats

Tuesday 14 October, 2025

With thanks to Gill Harrop, Administrator at Mellerstain for these wonderful seasonal recipes! Enjoy these bakes for yourself at the Mellerstain open day on Saturday 25 October 2025, 11am-5pm surrounded by stunning autumn colours.

2025 Conference at Hospitalfield House

Wednesday 8 October, 2025

Our 2025 Conference took place on 1 October at Hospitalfield House and we were delighted to welcome garden owners, volunteers, supporters and friends from all over Scotland.

Open for Good - Scotland's Gardens Scheme calls for a nation of Garden Givers!

Wednesday 20 August, 2025

Open your garden for charity! When you open your garden with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme you join a long tradition of helping your community through both charitable funding and the pleasure of visiting beautiful gardens.

Plants for Free! Top Tips for Rooting Stem Cuttings

Tuesday 1 July, 2025

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

Bringing back the roses

Thursday 26 June, 2025

Adrian Miles tells the story of the community-led restoration project to bring back the roses in Newburgh's Memorial Garden

SGS Supports Local Communities with Summer Allotment Openings

Thursday 19 June, 2025

From 22 June to 27 July, SGS will open four allotments to the public. These rented plots of land are filled with fresh produce and a variety of plants. The bright summer weather provides the perfect opportunity to visit these vibrant community spaces.

From Our Hearts to Yours

Wednesday 18 June, 2025

In this blog, Kirsty Maguire tells us why their chosen charity is especially close to her family's hearts.

Orkney Garden Festival 2025

Monday 26 May, 2025

The Orkney Garden Festival returns with a full summer of open gardens.

Woodfall Gardens Recovering from the Storm

Tuesday 6 May, 2025

Many of us across the West of Scotland and Central Belt were affected by Storm Eowyn, which swept across the country at the end of January. With our thanks to Liz and Ross Muir, garden owners of the beautiful Woodfall Gardens, for sharing their story.

Visit a garden this Easter break!

Monday 14 April, 2025

Explore our gardens open for charity this Easter break.

Top Tips for Wildlife Friendly Gardening

Friday 11 April, 2025

We are delighted to share these top tips from our e-newsletter readers. With our many thanks to our e-newsletter subscribers for their wonderful submissions, we hope that our collaborative blog inspires you to encourage wildlife into your own garden!

Queen's Nurse Development Programme by Irene Scott

Thursday 6 March, 2025

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

Plan a perfect day out for Mother's Day!

Wednesday 5 March, 2025

Explore our gardens open for charity this Mother's Day weekend!

Top Tips for Trailing Geraniums in your Garden

Monday 3 March, 2025

Les Jack, SGS Treasurer for Dumfriesshire shares his top tips for gorgeous geraniums in your garden.

2026 Applications Now Open - Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Bursary

Thursday 13 February, 2025

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.

Unique Scottish gardens welcoming visitors for charity in 2025

Wednesday 12 February, 2025

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme returns for 2025 with an exciting new season of gardens, raising funds for hundreds of charities and involving over 1000 volunteers and garden openers.

Gardening for Wellbeing: Cultivating Peace and Joy, by COPE Scotland

Tuesday 4 February, 2025

With our sincere thanks to Hilda Campbell MBE, CEO of COPE Scotland and Honorary Fellow QNIS for sharing this information and resources.

Celebrating our 2024 Diana Macnab Nominees

Monday 27 January, 2025

With many thanks to those who submitted a nomination last year, we are delighted to share our 2024 nominees!

Just Green?

Monday 13 January, 2025

Thank you to Wildlife and Botanical Artist, Linda Latham, for her January update from her garden and encouragement to appreciate the beauty of the simplest things in our garden!

QNIS and Venture Scotland Partnership

Monday 18 November, 2024

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

A Winter's Tail

Monday 18 November, 2024

Thank you to wildlife and botanical artist, Linda Latham, for her thoughts on moving to a new, smaller garden and welcoming wildlife into her new environment.

Groups and Villages

Monday 18 November, 2024

Read about our groups of gardens, urban trails, villages and curated collections of gardens, opening for charity in Scotland this year.

8 Top Tips for Snowdrop Success

Hellebore garden hybrids at Willowhill Garden

Scotland’s most intriguing gardens open their gates for charity in 2026

Go Flourish

Plant of the Month

Garden Owner Chosen Charity Case Studies

From absolute beginner to national finalist: Mercat Cottage Garden

Recipes from Mellerstain - Sweet Autumn Treats

2025 Conference at Hospitalfield House

Open for Good - Scotland's Gardens Scheme calls for a nation of Garden Givers!

Plants for Free! Top Tips for Rooting Stem Cuttings

Bringing back the roses

SGS Supports Local Communities with Summer Allotment Openings

From Our Hearts to Yours

Orkney Garden Festival 2025

Woodfall Gardens Recovering from the Storm

Visit a garden this Easter break!

Top Tips for Wildlife Friendly Gardening

Queen's Nurse Development Programme by Irene Scott

Plan a perfect day out for Mother's Day!

Top Tips for Trailing Geraniums in your Garden

2026 Applications Now Open - Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Bursary

Unique Scottish gardens welcoming visitors for charity in 2025

Gardening for Wellbeing: Cultivating Peace and Joy, by COPE Scotland

Celebrating our 2024 Diana Macnab Nominees

Just Green?

QNIS and Venture Scotland Partnership

A Winter's Tail

Groups and Villages

The Japanese Garden at Cowden Autumn Events