Wednesday 22 June, 2022
'In my most difficult times gardening has been my solace. In 1999 and 2001, my eldest grandsons were born. Both have Fragile X Syndrome.'
Wednesday 1 June, 2022
A varied selection of gardens, approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, with acidic soil, high rainfall and low winter temperatures.
Friday 27 May, 2022
Corsock House is celebrating its own platinum jubilee this year as it opens for charity for the 70th time.
Thursday 26 May, 2022
A variety of gardens of Pittenweem, a picturesque fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, will open their gates to the public to raise money for charities.
Wednesday 18 May, 2022
Ticketed event for a small group of 30 - book your ticket today.
Thursday 12 May, 2022
The Glasgow Garden Walks Group are a group of retirees who travel Scotland in their minivan, staying in hostels and exploring the many, beautiful gardens of Scotland.
Wednesday 11 May, 2022
Wildflowers are particularly important to our bees, butterflies and other pollinators with food sources through a long season, as well as providing our landscape with such beauty.
Thursday 5 May, 2022
In this short series Caroline demonstrates how she makes the most of a difficult garden...
Thursday 21 April, 2022
Announcement of new Chairman Dougal Philip who has taken over from David Mitchell.
Thursday 31 March, 2022
We were delighted to hear from Mrs Nicky Eliott Lockhart, telling us about her February snowdrop open day at Cleghorn.
Tuesday 15 March, 2022
Repurposing materials to use in the garden can save money, and is lighter on the planet.
Thursday 3 March, 2022
We’d like to learn a bit more about our garden visitors. Please take a moment to answer a few questions about your experience with Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
Thursday 17 February, 2022
We reveal outdoor places for garden lovers to visit in March in Scotland (including Mother's Day destinations)
Wednesday 16 February, 2022
For £20, you can buy a season ticket that gives entry, with one guest, to Willowhill Garden on as many as 18 open days in 2022. The ticket comes with a 35-page booklet.
Tuesday 1 February, 2022
Try this rhubarb recipe tried and tested by garden owners at 101 Greenbank Crescent in Edinburgh
Monday 17 January, 2022
Frank Kirwan, the Garden Opener at Humbie Dean shares his recent experience with ash dieback in his garden in East Lothian.
Tuesday 4 January, 2022
Did you know that we have hundreds of gardens that are open to visitors by arrangement with the garden owner? This is your chance to arrange an exclusive visit!
Thursday 16 December, 2021
Give yourself the gift of checking in with yourself, by listening to this guided mid-winter meditation.
Wednesday 15 December, 2021
Matt Price, the Head Chef at Douneside House, has generously provided a seasonal recipe for Wark Farm hogget, for supporters of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme to try.
Wednesday 1 December, 2021
Follow along this free 30-minute video tutorial and make your own Christmas wreath. The workshop was kindly delivered by Penny Wright.
Sunday 17 October, 2021
Nothing will get you in the mood for autumn like these charming gardens filled with vibrant colours of trees and shrubs.
Thursday 5 August, 2021
For the first time ever, the beautiful Border town of Duns will host an Open Day for charity. You are invited!
Tuesday 20 July, 2021
We teamed up with BBC Radio2 to showcase a selection of bee-friendly gardens in Scotland. You can visit them on 31 July & 1 August.
Wednesday 24 March, 2021
Angus & Dundee Gardeners will be holding a trail of fifteen gardens open across the area over selected dates in June. All of these gardens are new to our scheme and raising money for Maggie’s Dundee.
Monday 1 March, 2021
Scotland's Gardens Scheme celebrates its 90th birthday in 2021. Our rich history has been memorised in this article by Juliet Edmonstone.
Tuesday 16 February, 2021
In this video series, Edinburgh-based Garden Opener Jean Knox, shares her tips on how to design garden from scratch.
Monday 8 February, 2021
In this webinar, Helen Rushton is sharing her experience of growing snowdrops in East of Scotland.
Friday 4 December, 2020
Garden Opener, Jean Knox, shares her favourite plants for winter interest.
Tuesday 3 November, 2020
Our Trustee, David Buchanan-Cook, has created a range of charity cards and is donating 40% of funds raised to support our charity and our main beneficiaries.
Monday 2 November, 2020
Try this delicious recipe from the garden at Leathad Ard, Isle of Lewis. Tastes best when made with home-grown onions!
