Monday 23 February, 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.
Wednesday 11 February, 2026
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.
Tuesday 10 February, 2026
This new festival will spotlight one of the most captivating groups of winter-into-spring plants and give visitors a reason to get back into gardens after the early delights of snowdrops but before the main season begins.
Thursday 29 January, 2026
Les Jack, SGS Treasurer for Dumfriesshire shares his tips for successful early seed germination.
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!
Thursday 22 January, 2026
A drift of over 50 hellebore hybrids in different colours and markings has been planted here.
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.
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.
Monday 22 December, 2025
We are delighted to share the following case studies, from a few of our garden owner chosen charities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday 1 July, 2025
Les Jack, SGS Treasurer for Dumfriesshire shares his easy and reliable method for rooting stem cuttings.
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
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.
Wednesday 18 June, 2025
In this blog, Kirsty Maguire tells us why their chosen charity is especially close to her family's hearts.
Monday 26 May, 2025
The Orkney Garden Festival returns with a full summer of open gardens.
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.
Monday 14 April, 2025
Explore our gardens open for charity this Easter break.
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!
Thursday 6 March, 2025
We are delighted to share this inspirational story from our core charity partner, QNIS.
Wednesday 5 March, 2025
Explore our gardens open for charity this Mother's Day weekend!
Monday 3 March, 2025
Les Jack, SGS Treasurer for Dumfriesshire shares his top tips for gorgeous geraniums in your garden.
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.
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.
Monday 27 January, 2025
With many thanks to those who submitted a nomination last year, we are delighted to share our 2024 nominees!
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!
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.
