Monday 20 April, 2020
Young nettle shoots are everywhere just now, and make the most delicious and nutritious soup.
Wednesday 8 April, 2020
There are a lot of resources for gardeners and nature lovers to keep us occupied during the lockdown. We compiled a list of the best gardening books and podcasts for you to explore after a long day in the garden.
Tuesday 7 April, 2020
The woods are full of wild garlic just now. Use the leaves to make a delicious pesto.
Thursday 27 February, 2020
Don't be scared! Anyone can create and safeguard wild habitats. The way gardens are cared for can benefit the natural world. That said, you don’t need to own land to make a difference.
Tuesday 23 July, 2019
When you open your garden with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme you join a long tradition of helping your community through both charitable funding and the pleasure of visiting beautiful gardens.
Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Continuing our Gardens and Health campaign, several more volunteers across the country opened their garden gates and hosted a local community group to come and enjoy a visit and the benefits that gardening and garden-visiting can bring.
Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Monday 17 June, 2019
Last week Julie, our Volunteer Manager, was visiting Argyll for the first time. She was hosted and looked after by Yvonne, the Area Organiser, who took her to visit some of our lovely garden-openers and their gardens. Here’s how she got on...
Thursday 23 May, 2019
We celebrated Gardens and Health Week May 11th -19th
Wednesday 22 May, 2019
As part of Gardens and Health Week we had afternoon tea at Craigentinny Allotments
Tuesday 14 May, 2019
QNIS Chief Executive and Nurse Director Clare cable reflects on taking time out during the weekend to visit the Garden of Cosmic Speculation at Portrack
Saturday 1 December, 2018
Step-by-step guide on how to make an easy Christmas wreath from free or inexpensive materials.
Winter is well and truly here, and Christmas wreathes need to made. We've drawn together some of our favourite plants to include, for your front door decoration. Which is your favourite?
Monday 26 November, 2018
The 29th November 2018 marks the 175th anniversary of Gertrude Jekyll's birthday. She was a pioneering garden designer, among her many talents, and her influence can be seen in many of the gardens that open for Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
Monday 1 October, 2018
Here's our top list of the spookiest plants you need this Halloween, nature can be a little trickster too!
Wednesday 1 August, 2018
The bees are buzzing in the trees, or at least they can be, here are some lovely plants than can be found in most Scottish gardens to help encourage bees and other pollinators.
Wednesday 18 July, 2018
Judging the roses for the City of Glasgow International Rose Trials.
Tuesday 10 July, 2018
Wildflowers, native plants and Inverewe Garden with Mr Lowry
Tuesday 3 July, 2018
Mr Lowry and family, including our chairman, enjoy some proper 'chill time' in the lovely Dean Gardens, tucked away in the middle of Edinburgh's city centre.
Sunday 1 July, 2018
July in West Leas garden, we look to the orchard to see what is happening there!
Monday 18 June, 2018
National Insect Week, organised by e Royal Entomological Society, runs from 18 - 24 June. It encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.
When is the summer solstice and what does it mean for your garden?
Thursday 7 June, 2018
It's early June and our chairman's dog, Mr Lowry looks ahead to his next garden visit to Dean Gardens, Edinburgh
Tuesday 5 June, 2018
Mr Lowrys, our Chairman's whippet, explores the grounds and walled gardens at Tyninghame House, and finds the storyteller in the garden!
Friday 1 June, 2018
Volunteers week runs from 1st - 7th June, and is a wonderful opportunity to take a minute to look back at all the wonderful things that have been by our volunteers in the past 80 odd years.
Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Be nice to nettles week runs from 16th - 20th May, we're delighted to share this recipe from our trustee Trish to encourage you to let the odd nettle through in the garden!
Saturday 5 May, 2018
The notion of garden visiting has been around a good while, even from the point of view of the open garden scheme.
Tuesday 1 May, 2018
The 20th May is World Bee Day, so we've made a little list of six easy things you can do to make your garden more bee friendly!
Tuesday 20 March, 2018
When is the spring equinox and what does it mean for our gardens?
What is the International Day of Forests? And how can we get involved?
