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The musings of a plant fanatic
Monday 4 September, 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.
New “no dig” beds at Willowhill
Tuesday 8 August, 2023
Follow the progress of new "no-dig" beds at Willowhill in Fife.
Scotland's Gardens Scheme through the decades. An archive diary, by Volunteer Archivist, Alice Manning.
Friday 4 August, 2023
I’m Alice, a postgraduate student with the University of Dundee’s Archives and Records Management programme, and I’ve been cataloguing Scotland’s Garden Scheme’s archival records.
How to propagate from cuttings
Friday 30 September, 2022
In this short video tutorial Penny Wright demonstrates how to propagate from cuttings.
How To Save Seeds
Friday 30 September, 2022
In this short video tutorial Penny Wright demonstrates how to save and store seeds collected from plants growing in your garden.
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...
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
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.
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
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.
Garden Design Tips - Videos
Tuesday 16 February, 2021
In this video series, Edinburgh-based Garden Opener Jean Knox, shares her tips on how to design garden from scratch.
Growing snowdrops in Scotland - video
Monday 8 February, 2021
In this webinar, Helen Rushton is sharing her experience of growing snowdrops in East of Scotland.
Plants for Winter Colour
Friday 4 December, 2020
Garden Opener, Jean Knox, shares her favourite plants for winter interest.
How to Create a Small Wildlife Pond
Wednesday 27 May, 2020
Moira Coleman, volunteer from Angus & Dundee, shows how she and her husband created this fun wildlife pond from an old kitchen sink!
How to Split Waterlilies
Friday 15 May, 2020
Julia Young, from South Flisk (Fife), shows how to split waterlilies.
Notes from the Chairman's Garden: Euphorbia griffithii
Wednesday 6 May, 2020
Our Chairman, David Mitchell, shares his thoughts about his favourite plants blooming in his garden just now.
Notes from the Chairman's Garden: Muscari botyroides
Monday 20 April, 2020
Our Chairman, David Mitchell, shares his thoughts about his favourite plants blooming in his garden just now.
How to Photograph Your Garden
Wednesday 15 April, 2020
How to take photographs of your garden - tips for capturing the garden by Sheila Sim, a professional garden photographer.
How to Create a Straw Bale Garden
Wednesday 15 April, 2020
Straw bale gardening is a great way to grow vegetables, even in a small garden. Doesn't matter if you have poor soil or limited compost supply. It's also cheaper than making frames for raised beds and, most importantly - it works!
Notes from the Chairman's Garden: Magnolia stellata
Tuesday 7 April, 2020
Our Chairman, David Mitchell, shares his thoughts about one of his favourite plants blooming in his garden just now.
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