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 and the sun is expected to shine. That [...]
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 damson tree planted last year. The [...]
What a great evening! Many thanks to everyone who attended, in particular our Award winners and their guests. We had winners from all areas of horticulture in Scotland and of all ages, from [...]
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 out for nesting. It was a day of small [...]
I know that it seems like our move to Saughton Park is dragging on a bit but bear with us, we are almost there. To tempt you to visit once the park is open, here is a sneak peek inside the newly [...]
I must apologise to Anna. I have had this piece for about a week but due to a few technical issues with our website, I have been unable to post it. However, I am sure you will agree, it is [...]
On Thursday, we particularly enjoyed the usual mid-February warm spell and it was satisfying to get the first planting done. Ian had sown broadbeans in mid-December, so it was time to get the [...]
Have you missed getting garden news from our intrepid reporter in the North? I know we have. Catch up on the latest news from Caroline’s garden in Orkney. I am waiting in anxious [...]
Thursday was a chilly and bright day, but we still needed to keep moving to stay warm, so the main job today was spreading the manure round the fruit trees and bushes, and we had another bonfire. [...]
There are some obvious signs of spring in the garden with Iris reticulata ‘Katherine Hodgkin’ showing some good promise of early colour. Meanwhile in the cold glasshouse where [...]
