Orkney

Many of you will have heard of the Orkney Garden Festival and have read about gardening on the island from our “Diary of an Orkney Gardener” blog posts. If you are interested in [...]

These days many folks have their beliefs emblazoned on their tee shirts. My husband Kevin proclaims on his sturdy chest that ‘Old men are cool’ and his latest favourite, a joy in blue, states [...]

My favourite gardening magazine describes August as being vibrant with colour. This was certainly true here in Orkney at the beginning of the month but with September now just days away and giant [...]

As August arrives I can’t believe that half of the year has already passed by. Here in Orkney the nights are beginning to draw in – mind you it is still light at 10pm and dawn breaks around [...]

My May jottings described developing a garden in Orkney as being similar to learning to walk a tight rope. One moment the gardening balance is just right, no wind, wall to wall sunshine, tropical [...]