Posts Tagged ‘gardening’
Beechgrove Garden is back for the spring season
It’s a perennial favourite that always comes into bloom each year. The Beechgrove Garden is back, re-potted, with a new look in a new home on the new BBC Scotland channel, having marked its 40th birthday last year. Springing back onto our screens just in time for the Easter holiday gardening weekend, Beechgrove provides the…
Read MoreWe’ll be back in our gardens before we know it
The promise of lighter, longer days is on the horizon – and that means our gardens will come back to life. As we welcome the new year and look forward to the blossoming season ahead, head of garden at Dobbies, Louise Golden, shares her expert trend insights and planting advice for 2019. After months of…
Read MoreSix Scottish finalists for Britain in Bloom
Six Scottish communities are donning their gardening gloves as they prepare to battle it out in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) 2019 Britain in Bloom competition. Now in its 55th year, the fiercely fought contest will see 71 UK finalists put their horticultural skills, community spirit and green credentials to the test. Representing Scotland will…
Read MoreSupport for volunteers is a priority for the NTS
The National Trust for Scotland is celebrating after finding out it has retained its Investing in Volunteers accreditation. The conservation charity is sharing the news today, International Volunteers Day. Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the national standard for volunteer management in the UK. The National Trust for Scotland has held the IiV accreditation since 2009…
Read MoreCreating perfect Zen garden was Martin’s dream
Martin Stepek is one of Scotland’s foremost teachers in Mindfulness. He is a published author of three books in the field. Martin began practicing the simple, scientifically proven techniques of Mindfulness nearly 20 years ago and found that they gave him great benefits. To nurture and cultivate his skills, he began attending a weekend residential…
Read MoreStart now to add colour to your spring garden
The autumn nights may be drawing in, but now is the ideal time to get outside and sow the seeds of success for a vibrant garden next spring. The traditional sight of daffodils certainly brings some sunshine cheer, but why not mix up the go-to spring flower with these beautiful bloom ideas from Dobbies Garden…
Read MoreGardening experts shared their skills at Ayr Flower Show
A team of gardening experts from an Ayrshire estate have shared their knowledge and expertise with hundreds of horticulture enthusiasts at a popular flower and garden exhibition. Brian Corr, head of gardens at Dumfries House, led a team of staff gardeners from the estate including Kris Muir, Julie Shaw and Scott Caddis to create an…
Read MoreA garden that’s a labour of love and a tribute too
Dr Ian Wallace moved to Rivaldsgreen House in Edinburgh with his wife 36 years ago. And although some of the garden was well established there were areas that required work. Ian and his wife, who was a keen gardener, worked together to create a really special garden. When Ian’s wife passed away six years ago he…
Read MoreGrow how know how as gardening gets younger
To many younger people, getting out into the garden is something that the older generation does to while away the hours. Of course, they’re wrong, and to prove it, Dobbies has announced a partnership with the future face of gardening, encouraging next generation of gardeners to get growing. The garden centre is to work with…
Read MoreChef-patron urges us all to grow our own food
Today marks the start of National Allotment Week in the UK. No longer are allotments seen as something that is reserved for retirement but instead they are being utilised by individuals and communities. With people becoming more aware of mass food production and their own diets and health, more and more green spaces are being…
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