The weather is certainly keeping us on our toes these days, today was almost spring like after some very windy blustery days, mild with sunny clear blue skies which always […]
This is my second year trying to grow late Chrysanthemums. The Caley has a small show/display on Saturday deliberately to encourage people to have a go as it seems fewer […]
Richard, sadly passed away on Sunday 25th during Storm Boelo, after a tragic accident whilst walking near his home. Richard was a worthy recipient of the Scottish Horticultural Medal he […]
A lovely calm sunny day, but what a nip in the air – certainly a day for plenty of layers! Another week to battle against the weeds, making slow progress […]
Here in Edinburgh we had some lovely days recently when the full beauty of the yellow and gold colours of the leaves have been on show. Over the years I […]
If Our Crops Fail, We Fail – Farming, Climate Change and how you can make a difference by Cora Moran (2025). Independent Publishing Network. ISBN 978-1-83654-756-3 With the climate [...]
Allotment Tales 8 th October 2026 A beautiful sunny day awaited us – clear blue skies and wonderful views of Arthur’s Seat, one of those lovely crispy autumnal days we […]
I have potted up my Caley bulbs. All have gone into 2litre pots ( as per schedule I hope) and have been placed in the plunge where they will develop […]
Another, lovely sunny day at Bridgend Caley – it’s gone from feeling very autumnal a few days ago to an Indian summer today. Our thermals lie in wait!!! With such […]
My ‘go-to’ book for vegetable growing has to be ‘Vegetables‘ by Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix. It claims to be ‘The Definitive Guide for Gardeners’ and if you want to […]
