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Following the rather nasty winds of the weekend the sun is now shining and George says the cheery weather girl is forecasting sunshine and light breezes for the week running […]

The vernal equinox was on Wednesday and spring is definitely happening on the allotment with an abundance of daffodils and hyacinths, the flowers out on the honeyberry and the fruit […]

George is hoping that  the worst of the  March weather is past and looking at the forecast for the next 10 days the winds are expected to be less damaging […]

The forecast for Saturday is not good with high winds and either sleet or wet snow depending on where you live so George has moved all his pots of bulbs […]

George suggests you get ready to hold on to your hat for much of the coming week.  March gales are due with 40 mph winds forecast right through until Thursday […]

The rain had stopped by our starting time on Thursday and we yet again disturbed the hen pheasant who was stalking round the plot. The first job was on the […]

With only three weeks to go until the Caley Spring Show there is some activity on the bulb front. The pots of Hyacinths and Tulips are progressing well and because […]

We could not have a winter border at Saughton without snowdrops.  So with thanks to Cambo in Fife and Carolside in The Borders,  Caley member Bill Tait was busy planting […]

On Thursday we were back to more suitable weather for February and there was a chill in the air. We had a visit from the pheasant and spouse, checking us […]

Earlier this week George moved his pots of Scamp Challenge bulbs into the living room and sat them next to the window.            After two days […]