The days are certainly becoming chillier, but we often have bright dry weather for our stints on the allotment. The broad bean pods are fattening up and are growing well. […]
The continuing mild and bright days make allotment duties very pleasant. It is good to have visits from the male pheasant in all his autumn glory – though we make […]
Sunny and mild days this week on the allotment. The yellowing leaves were removed from the brassicas and the ground round about, as leaving them on the ground gives a […]
Join us for our next online talk on Tuesday 1st December @ 7.30pm Feelgood Factor in a Flowerpot: Therapeutic Gardening and the work of Trellis – Fiona Thackeray An overview […]
Grow and Learn in Nature (GLiN) We’ve just launched our NEW GLiN award and were delighted that so many people across Scotland are already getting involved. With many gardens and […]
Many bulbs come from countries with hot, dry summers so they either flower in spring as winter snow melts or in autumn when rain starts them back into growth. Several […]
And we have broad bean pods! The plants were bought in were planted in the middle of September, already showing some flowers. They were an experiment, in the hope of […]
Today we feature a few of the questions raised by members about apples. Question 1: Is this friend or foe. This is the caterpillar of a Grey Dagger Moth […]
If you have been keeping an eye on The Caley social media this week you may have seen lots of apple related posts including three Saughton Apple Parade videos; eating […]
A few days of warm sunny weather (16°C) and a pleasure to be working outside. All the apples were picked since so many are now falling as windfalls which makes […]
As many of you know George and I are keen daffodil growers and are always encouraging people to take part in the Caley bulb planting workshop. As we couldn’t hold […]
After the rain and winds, the raspberries were rather soggy and there were plenty windfall apples but there are still more of both waiting to ripen. The windfall apples do […]
Inch Nursery are open during October but only at certain times. Read on to find out how to shop. Shop opening hours: Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 2pm throughout October. (Covid […]
Anna has sent us this latest update from her beautiful Edinburgh garden – Redcroft. Anna had hoped to be able to open her garden by appointment this Autumn, but it […]
