Notes from the Chairman's Garden: Muscari botyroides

Monday 20 April, 2020

Our Chairman, David Mitchell, shares his thoughts about his favourite plants blooming in his garden just now.

Nettle Soup Recipe

Monday 20 April, 2020

Young nettle shoots are everywhere just now, and make the most delicious and nutritious soup.

How to Photograph Your Garden

Wednesday 15 April, 2020

How to take photographs of your garden - tips for capturing the garden by Sheila Sim, a professional garden photographer.

How to Create a Straw Bale Garden

Wednesday 15 April, 2020

Straw bale gardening is a great way to grow vegetables, even in a small garden. Doesn't matter if you have poor soil or limited compost supply. It's also cheaper than making frames for raised beds and, most importantly - it works!

Top 6 Podcasts & Books

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.

Notes from the Chairman's Garden: Magnolia stellata

Tuesday 7 April, 2020

Our Chairman, David Mitchell, shares his thoughts about one of his favourite plants blooming in his garden just now.

Recipes: Wild Garlic Pesto

Tuesday 7 April, 2020

The woods are full of wild garlic just now. Use the leaves to make a delicious pesto.

Our Gardens Under Lockdown

Wednesday 1 April, 2020

Our gardens are not able to open, but our Garden Openers and Volunteers would still like to share what is happening in their gardens.

Support our 2020 Charities

Monday 30 March, 2020

2020 is going to be a hard year for everyone, and sadly our many charities will lose out of the donation from all the cancelled garden openings. If you can, please help us raise funds for these charities.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update

Tuesday 17 March, 2020

Please check here for information about the impact of Covid-19 on our Garden Openings and what we are doing to minimise the spread of this virus and support our community.

True Stories from Wildlife Gardens

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.

New Gardens to Visit in 2020

Sunday 9 February, 2020

Eighty-nine gardens, new to our scheme, will open over 2020. From the zany landscape of Jupiter Artland to the charming Ayrshire village of Fenwick, don't miss these openings.

What is it Like to Volunteer with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme?

Thursday 3 October, 2019

Our organisation is 98% powered by volunteers. Our team are amazing people who dedicate their skills and time to raise money for charity. We invite you to have a peak behind the scenes today.

From the Archive: What were garden openings like in Scotland during the wartime?

Thursday 3 October, 2019

Eighty years ago, on 26 October 1939, SGS Executive Committee met to discuss the future of the Scheme following the outbreak of World War Two.

Growing for Good. Could you open your garden for charity?

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.

New Gardens Opening in August

Tuesday 23 July, 2019

Check out our fantastic new August garden openings...

We’re currently looking to recruit a number of volunteer positions across Scotland

Monday 22 July, 2019

At the heart of our charity there are more than a thousand volunteers - would you like to get involved..?

Trellis Awarded £5000 as Guest Charity

Wednesday 10 July, 2019

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is delighted to welcome Trellis as their guest charity with an award of £5,000.

More Gardens and Health Celebrations

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.

New Gardens Opening in July

Monday 24 June, 2019

Check out our fantastic new July garden-openings...

Gardens and Health - Abbotsford

Wednesday 19 June, 2019

Visiting Volunteers in Argyll

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...

Our Upcoming Plant Sales - June and July 2019

Friday 24 May, 2019

Buying plants from local sales is a great way to ensure that they are acclimatised as well as being a brilliant source of advice and tips from the growers themselves.

New Gardens Open in June

Friday 24 May, 2019

We have quite a selection of brand new gardens opening in June - check them out here...

Gardens and Health Week 2019

Thursday 23 May, 2019

We celebrated Gardens and Health Week May 11th -19th

Afternoon Tea on the Allotment

Wednesday 22 May, 2019

As part of Gardens and Health Week we had afternoon tea at Craigentinny Allotments

Gardening Scotland 2019

Wednesday 22 May, 2019

This year is the 20th anniversary of Gardening Scotland, the national festival of flowers and outdoor living and will be held at The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston in Edinburgh Friday 31st May - Sunday 2nd June.

QNIS Chief Executive Clare Cable reflects on her visit to The Garden of Cosmic Speculation at Portrack

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

Lady Lister-Kaye will be hosting Garden Visits in May, July and September

Tuesday 14 May, 2019

Garden Visits hosted by lady Lister-Kaye

2018 Annual Report and Accounts

Tuesday 7 May, 2019

2018 was an another strong year of charity fundraising for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, which has seen our Garden Openers, and Volunteers raise an overall total of £253,398 to 250+ charities.