Blackthorn Prunus spinosa is now distinctive with white flowers against black branches that do not yet have leaves. The plant typically suckers to form thorny thickets. The Cherry Plum or [...]
Show time arrived at Saughton Park last weekend. This was the first weekend the park had been open to visitors as the restoration work is not yet complete. But with goodwill and good weather we [...]
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 up to the Caley Show. [...]
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 back into the shelter of the cold [...]
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 at least. The pots of mixed bulbs in [...]
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 the Tulips are starting to show [...]
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 snowdrops and snowflakes [...]
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 they have put on about 10mm of growth and the [...]
The Scamp Challenge bulbs are not growing on as fast as George would like so this morning he brought them into his living room and sat them by the window where they will remain for a few days. [...]
