Scotland’s National Horticultural & Gardening Society
Supporting and encouraging gardening in Scotland, sharing knowledge and experience of growing in Scottish conditions.
The Society seeks to promote, encourage and support a wide range of horticultural and gardening interests, including a range of educational projects. Helping to promote horticulture to the next generation of gardeners and horticulturists in Scotland.
Join us and help Scotland grow
Get involved
Growing in Scotland is different
Scotland’s weather is changeable, sometimes referred to as four seasons in a day!
Temperature is generally lower than the rest of the UK, although it is slightly warmer on the West Coast than the East Coast. Lower light levels, lots of rain and wind all contribute to a wide variation of growing conditions across Scotland.
Volunteering with The Caley
There are a number of different opportunities for Caley members to volunteer inlcuding:
- being part of the Caley gardening crew at Saughton Park,
- working with the Demonstration Allotment team
- helping run regular plant sales
- helping at shows and events
Cacti and Succulent Show – June 8th 12-5pm at Saughton
Grow & Learn Award Scheme
Grow & Learn is a person-centred award, recognising individual progress and achievement in horticulture. Our awards are inclusive, individualised and offer life skills based education for all.
Grow & Learn aims to address a large gap by offering an alternative learning opportunity for those who find mainstream learning challenging.
