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How to Plant Spring Bulbs

The great thing about planting bulbs is that anyone can do it – even the most inexperienced or novice gardener can get involved. Planting bulbs is a cheap and cost-effective way of getting lots of fabulous colour into your garden all year round, whether for Spring into Summer or Summer into Autumn. Bulbs are pretty... Read More

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How to Mulch Your Garden

Mulching is a simple yet effective gardening technique that helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, improve soil structure, improve the look of your flower beds and borders, and suppress weeds. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, understanding how to mulch properly can make a huge difference in your garden. What is Mulch? Mulch... Read More

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Grampa Greenhouse

Introducing our 'Grampa Greenhouse' series of kids gardening booklets, dedicated to helping kids learn all about how to grow their very own fruit, vegetables and more. Let's grow...Potatoes Download 'Grampa Greenhouse and friends grow...potatoes' HERE. Let's grow...Tomatoes Download 'Grampa Greenhouse and friends grow...tomatoes' HERE. Let's grow...Chillies Download 'Grampa Greenhouse and friends grow...chillies' HERE. Let's grow...Wildflowers... Read More

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Propagation

Learn how to propagate Plant propagation is a great way to create the garden of your dreams without spending a lot of money. It involves taking cuttings or seeds from existing plants and growing them into new, full-grown plants! Propagating is simple too, so if you’re into saving money AND having a garden the envy... Read More

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Lawn Care in Spring and Autumn

We have all been told it’s important to give your lawn that extra TLC in the Spring and Autumn, but why? And what are the different ways you should be looking after your lawn during the two seasons? In this blog we will look at all the important Lawn Care jobs to tick off during... Read More

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How To Care For Your Plant Soil

This year’s National Allotment Week theme is all about ‘Soil Health’ and the importance of having healthy soil to yield a successful harvest, as well as the positive impacts healthy soil can have on the wildlife in your local area. Ensuring you have healthy well-draining and nutrient rich soil is a key part in any... Read More

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Speak Gaelic in the Garden

Embracing our native language With our origins very much planted in the Highlands, we want to embrace our Gaelic roots with an introduction to our native language for our team and customers. Gardening is for everyone and we want to share some of the wonderful Gaelic words which relate to the garden, gardening, plants and…

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Growing Potatoes

Potatoes are really easy to grow in just a few steps. Always grow your crop from ‘seed potatoes’, remember to chit your potatoes before planting. This is really easy to do, simply place your seed potatoes on a window sill or in an egg box until they start to grow shoots. Watch our guide on how... Read More

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Plant Trees

Early autumn is a great time to be planting fruit trees and bushes in your garden. The ground is moist but still warm which means that the roots will grow quickly to establish the plants in the ground. Planting now also means that there is more chance of getting a better crop of fruit in... Read More

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Plant For Pollinators

More and more of us are beginning to realise how important pollinators are for our gardens. It’s estimated that 84% of crops, 80% of wildflowers and many garden flowers depend on insect pollination. So the role bees play in our garden is pretty important! Many people are aware of the role of honey bees in the... Read More