Posts Tagged ‘gardening’
A 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…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 years of the Beechgrove Garden
For 40 years, the team at the Beechgrove Garden have been advising us on how to keep our gardens in shape. It has been a perennial fixture on the mantlepiece of Scottish life since 1978. To celebrate, BBC Scotland is to screen The Beechgrove Garden Story next Sunday, 19 August. Old video tapes have been…
Read MoreDonations needed to save a Scottish relic from 1716
The Scottish public is being urged to play its part to raise at least £3000 to save and restore an 18th century relic. On Saturday, 18 August, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries will reveal the unique and ancient carrying banner that marked the foundation of Dunfermline’s Ancient Society of Gardeners in 1716. The large banner…
Read MoreKeep your garden growing in the heatwave
As temperatures sizzle across Scotland, Brian Hawthorn, horticulturist at Cardwell Garden Centre, offers hot tips to make sure your plants and flowers continue to thrive. Droplets of water on leaves can magnify the sun’s rays, scorching your plants. Water your garden in the cooler temperatures of the evening using a watering can or hose with…
Read MoreTop tips to make your garden feline friendly
Scottish cat lovers have been given some top tips to ensure their moggies make the most of their gardens this summer. With the growing season around the corner, Cats Protection has compiled its top tips to help Scottish cat lovers create the perfect feline-friendly garden. The charity, which will be attending this year’s Gardening Scotland…
Read MoreBook review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners
What’s the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding gardener, or just want to learn more about the beautiful greenery around you, Dr Ross Bayton and Simon Maughan will guide you through everything there is to know about plants.…
Read MoreMake the most of National Gardening Week
It’s National Gardening Week and we’ve got some great tips for you as your garden grows. Running from 30 April to 6 May, we’ve finally seen the arrival of some much-needed spring sunshine, so now is the time to give your garden a spruce-up and get ready to enjoy the warmer months. As National Gardening…
Read MoreFive top tips to get your garden styled up for spring
The recent cold snap may have us all feeling as though the depths of winter are here to stay. But the start of the warmer season is just around the corner – hopefully – as spring has officially arrived. With the launch of its brand-new season collection, Dobbies is celebrating the official start to spring…
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