Gardens
Hive of activity as World Bee Day takes flight
Perthshire is all abuzz for World Bee Day, with Kinross-based Webster Honey placing more than 100 new hives at sites including Crieff, Dunning and the Strathallan Estate. As well as producing honey, the hives will be used in beekeeping workshops for schools and nurseries once they reopen, and to give businesses sponsorship opportunities. Meik Molitor,…
Read MoreWin a tour of the Castle of Mey gardens with Alan Titchmarsh
A chance to spend two nights at the Castle of Mey and be given a personal tour by Alan Titchmarsh of the garden created by Her Majesty the Queen Mother is one of the prize lots in Bonhams’ online blue auction in aid of the NHS Charities Covid-19 Urgent Appeal. Some of the UK’s leading…
Read MoreGarden of plenty
With the lockdown meaning that people are spending ever more time in their gardens, Ed Walling, the head gardener at the National Trust for Scotland property of Brodie Castle in Morayshire, has compiled two how-to videos. In the first Ed takes viewers behind the scenes around the historic Morayshire estate and gives viewers a guide…
Read MoreFairy Glen acquired by Woodland Trust Scotland
Woodland Trust Scotland has purchased a favourite summer picnic spot of Andrew Carnegie. The millionaire industrialist and philanthropist bought the Skibo Estate, and its Ledmore and Migdale woods in 1897 and would return with his family to spend summer holidays until the outbreak of the First World War. The Carnegies named their favourite woodland walk…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Being watched on the scales isn’t fun
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie sets foot onto the scales. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and a…
Read MoreThey’re gardening on top of the world
Gardening on Orkney may be an uphill struggle, but Euan and Fiona Smith’s 150-year-old walled garden shows it is worth the effort. However, it presents challenges that would daunt even the most enthusiastic of gardeners. Beautiful as the islands are, the constant battle with the wind and rain, plus the lack of shelter, makes it…
Read MoreTips to make the most of your garden in March
Spring is on its way – the longer daylight hours and warmer soils make for a busy time for the vegetable gardener as the majority of vegetable seeds are sown early in the year. But, do remember not to get sowing too soon as the weather here can still be very cold and frosty. As…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – Dealing with a weighty matter
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie was in for a shock when they went to the chemist. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved –…
Read MoreSix Scottish finalists in Britain in Bloom event
Six Scottish finalists are competing in this year’s RHS Britain in Bloom competition with communities across the UK increasingly recognising the value of green spaces to people and the planet. Now in its 56th year, 70 competition finalists will be going all-out to showcase their horticultural skills, community and environmental efforts. Finalists are put forward…
Read MoreBrash McKelvie – The delight of a vegan dinner invite
Scottish Field’s online columnist Brash McKelvie has an unwanted invitation to dinner. Here are the cast of characters that share the vicissitudes of life: Scragend – a Rhode Island Red of indeterminate age and foul nature. Shitting Cat – does exactly what it says on the tin. The Beloved – a paragon of virtue and…
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