The lawns probably looking tired at the moment. Use a tine rake to get rid of the moss. I find the plastic ones are better to use than the metal ones, also not so severe on the lawn. Book a free advice session with one of the Homegrown garden experts who will help you design an outdoor space that you can be proud of, even if you’re a novice. Shop the curated selection of plants and pots. There’s a lovely choice of indoor plants, too. Both The National Trust for Scotland and Scotland's Gardens were founded in 1931. The National Trust owns and maintains many major gardens, particularly those associated with palaces, castles and estate houses. The Scotland's Gardens scheme opens gardens not normally seen by the public, using the proceeds to fund charities. [22] The working retail nursery, with spectacular views over the Beauly valley and Strathfarrar hills, has experts on-hand to answer any gardening questions you may have.

Looking for a garden centre with picturesque views? Then The Tree Shop Garden Centre is the place for you. C. A. Whatley, The Scots and the Union: Then and Now (Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, 2nd edn., 2014), ISBN 0748680284, p. 85. Upstairs is the coffee house, where you can expect refined dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The hot chocolate, made with Bare Bones Chocolate, is calling to us.

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Other common animals homes include amphibian homes such as Frog or Toad homes to replicate shelter in damp and dark corners of gardens, and Hedgehog homes for hibernating in over winter or maternity nests in warmer months. Bat boxes are another good addition to gardens to help support our native midge-eaters. Rosebank Garden Centre has been established for 200 years, starting out life as a family business of fruit and vegetable growers before flourishing into one of the most well-known centres along the scenic Clyde Valley. Lower down the social scale, gardening for many crofters and agricultural labourers was focused around a small area near their house, in Shetland, and to a lesser extent in Orkney, it was often a small drystone enclosure known as a planticrue, which was particularly used for the growing of cabbages, and in the lowlands it was a kailyard, [16] [17] which produced greens and later potatoes, that were an important part of the family diet. [18] Originally "exotic" plants, like turnips, onions, potatoes and rhubarb were exclusive to physic gardens, prized for their medicinal and nutritional value, and then were adopted by the upper classes, but gradually spread out to the gardens of ordinary people. This process was encouraged by figures such as John Hope (1725–1786), who was king's botanist in Edinburgh from 1761 and later Regius Professor of botany and medicine. [19] Nineteenth century [ edit ] Kellie Castle Gardens While it might be tempting to think about how we can encourage just one or two ‘attractive’ species (e.g. butterflies) into our gardens, we would advise against this. Instead, we want to encourage you to think bigger in terms of how your garden works as an ecosystem. Get those container plants placed in the greenhouse for protection. You will regret not doing so, especially if this coming Winter turns out to be as severe as 2009/10.

In nurseries across the UK, leading growers are already tending to the plants that they will bring to next year’s Show to provide gardeners with inspiration, information and top quality plants.Gardening in Scotland, the design of planned spaces set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature in Scotland began in the Middle Ages. Now retired from the show circut, Helen can focus on her ever-expanding venture, including workshops and events like the wildflower garden walk and Christmas wreath workshops. The interior showroom is sectioned up to showcase plush furnishings, accessories and homeware – their motto is ‘gorgeous and affordable’. This is the time of year when the warmer days tempt us to plant out the Summer bedding and and get the hanging baskets in situation. During the main presentation, we used a variety of video clips. You can also watch the full version of Doug Gooday’s (Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service) Garden Rewilding video below: