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The musings of a plant fanatic

The musings of a plant fanatic

Friday 24 March, 2023
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 Wedding Venues

Garden Wedding Venues

Monday 20 March, 2023
Your wedding ceremony with natural backdrop. Explore garden wedding destinations in beautiful Scotland.
Winton Castle Spring Gardens Open Day

Winton Castle Spring Gardens Open Day

Thursday 16 March, 2023
Winton Castle Invites Families and Garden Lovers to its Spring Gardens Open Day on Sunday 26 March.
Water features in gardens

Water features in gardens

Wednesday 15 March, 2023
There are many benefits of having a pond or other body of water in the garden. Water adds a special quality to a garden.
Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Fund

Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Fund

Monday 27 February, 2023
Scotland's Gardens Scheme is offering the chance to apply for bursary grant funding for horticulturists working or training in Scotland.
Scottish garden in February

Scottish garden in February

Monday 13 February, 2023
Today we are sharing a cheerful February update from our Garden Opener's garden in Dundee.
Why women grow

Why women grow

Tuesday 7 February, 2023
'I started to garden when I moved to London in my early twenties and had a tiny 6m x 1m plot outside our flat, into which I poured hours, money and love and have gardened ever since. ' - by Liz Stewart
My Scottish Wild Garden: Mid-Winter

My Scottish Wild Garden: Mid-Winter

Wednesday 4 January, 2023
I am the grateful and proud custodian of my wild garden consisting of 12 acres which is now 20 years old, a youngster really! It has everything a wild natural haven may need.
Delicious recipe from Hospitalfield Head Chef

Delicious recipe from Hospitalfield Head Chef

Wednesday 30 November, 2022
Pickled radicchio, feta and toasted walnuts recipe from Hospitalfield Head Chef Elaine Chalmers.
My Scottish Wild Garden - Early Winter

My Scottish Wild Garden - Early Winter

Tuesday 22 November, 2022
I am the grateful and proud custodian of my wild garden consisting of 12 acres which is now 20 years old, a youngster really! It has everything a wild natural haven may need.
Photography Competition

Photography Competition

Monday 21 November, 2022
New for 2022, to celebrate Visit Scotland’s Year of Stories, we invited you to share the stories of your garden visits and open days through the year by entering our first ever photography competition!
My Scottish Wild Garden - Welcome

My Scottish Wild Garden - Welcome

Tuesday 1 November, 2022
I am the grateful and proud custodian of my wild garden consisting of 12 acres which is now 20 years old, a youngster really! It has everything a wild natural haven may need.
Spiced Apple and Pear Chutney Recipe.

Spiced Apple and Pear Chutney Recipe.

Saturday 1 October, 2022
Making chutney is a great way of storing a seasonal glut of fruit and veg to enjoy in the colder months. This recipe is easy to follow even for beginners.
Spring Bling

Spring Bling

Monday 5 September, 2022
With a little careful thought when choosing your bulbs, you can also provide a vital early spring lifeline to insects.
Visit Corners House in Gattonside

Visit Corners House in Gattonside

Wednesday 22 June, 2022
'In my most difficult times gardening has been my solace. In 1999 and 2001, my eldest grandsons were born. Both have Fragile X Syndrome.'
Corsock House Gardens 70th Platinum Jubilee

Corsock House Gardens 70th Platinum Jubilee

Friday 27 May, 2022
Corsock House is celebrating its own platinum jubilee this year as it opens for charity for the 70th time.
Pittenweem village trail on Sunday 12 June

Pittenweem village trail on Sunday 12 June

Thursday 26 May, 2022
A variety of gardens of Pittenweem, a picturesque fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, will open their gates to the public to raise money for charities.
Behind the scenes of McLaren's Nursery - guided tour

Behind the scenes of McLaren's Nursery - guided tour

Wednesday 18 May, 2022
Ticketed event for a small group of 30 - book your ticket today.
The Western Isles Are Calling

The Western Isles Are Calling

Thursday 12 May, 2022
The Glasgow Garden Walks Group are a group of retirees who travel Scotland in their minivan, staying in hostels and exploring the many, beautiful gardens of Scotland.
See wildflowers in May at The Steading

See wildflowers in May at The Steading

Wednesday 11 May, 2022
Wildflowers are particularly important to our bees, butterflies and other pollinators with food sources through a long season, as well as providing our landscape with such beauty.
Designing a garden in challenging conditions

Designing a garden in challenging conditions

Thursday 5 May, 2022
In this short series Caroline demonstrates how she makes the most of a difficult garden...
My Garden Open Day - Snowdrops at Cleghorn, Lanarkshire

My Garden Open Day - Snowdrops at Cleghorn, Lanarkshire

Thursday 31 March, 2022
We were delighted to hear from Mrs Nicky Eliott Lockhart, telling us about her February snowdrop open day at Cleghorn.
Recycle, as nature would!

Recycle, as nature would!

Tuesday 15 March, 2022
Repurposing materials to use in the garden can save money, and is lighter on the planet.
Visitor Survey

Visitor Survey

Thursday 3 March, 2022
We’d like to learn a bit more about our garden visitors. Please take a moment to answer a few questions about your experience with Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
Rhubarb Recipe

Rhubarb Recipe

Tuesday 1 February, 2022
Try this rhubarb recipe tried and tested by garden owners at 101 Greenbank Crescent in Edinburgh
Dealing with ash dieback at Humbie Dean

Dealing with ash dieback at Humbie Dean

Monday 17 January, 2022
Frank Kirwan, the Garden Opener at Humbie Dean shares his recent experience with ash dieback in his garden in East Lothian.
Gardens 'by arrangement'

Gardens 'by arrangement'

Tuesday 4 January, 2022
Did you know that we have hundreds of gardens that are open to visitors by arrangement with the garden owner? This is your chance to arrange an exclusive visit!
Mid-winter meditation

Mid-winter meditation

Thursday 16 December, 2021
Give yourself the gift of checking in with yourself, by listening to this guided mid-winter meditation.
Douneside House Head Chef Matt Price shares his recipe for Wark Farm hogget

Douneside House Head Chef Matt Price shares his recipe for Wark Farm hogget

Wednesday 15 December, 2021
Matt Price, the Head Chef at Douneside House, has generously provided a seasonal recipe for Wark Farm hogget, for supporters of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme to try.
Christmas Wreath Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Wednesday 1 December, 2021
Follow along this free 30-minute video tutorial and make your own Christmas wreath. The workshop was kindly delivered by Penny Wright.