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Gardening Scotland: A Festival with Green Concern

May 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments · Gardening News


Gardening Scotland Festival
The biggest gardening festival of Scotland is focused on a theme of concern for everyone this year. “Saving the Environment” and “Conservation” are two main objectives of this year’s festival. This turning of attention is important in present context, say the officials.

More than 30,000 visitors including gardeners, horticulturists, and experts from around the world are expected to join the occasion of “Gardening Scotland” at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. There would be more than 400 exhibits also and this is going to attract many people.

“Garden for Life” is one of the centers of attraction during this festival. There will be 16 different conservation activist groups showing how to create a wildlife friendly garden.”Bug Towers” will be the core point of attraction for every visitor. It is a typical condominium exclusively for insects, which has been built with wood, bamboo, and plastic bottles.

“Renew”, the vegetable garden made out of all recycled materials by the students and faculty of the Barony College is also going to be extremely popular project among the visitors.”We wanted to show people that with a bit of effort and not a lot of money you could create a vegetable garden. We begged, borrowed and recycled and the whole garden cost us about 10 pounds (about $20) to make,” explained Brian Connelly of Barony College.

The Gardening Scotland at Edinburgh has many other interesting and useful features, which are based on the concerns for everyone.


Scotland Gardening Pictures

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Scotland Gardening Videos

Nairn Scotland Garden Of Tranquillity Birds Chimes Cat Dog
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Border Terriers in the garden


Scotland Gardening Question & Answers

Scotland Gardening Question: 1


is there a gardening magazine published in scotland?
Answer:
It is important for keen Scottish gardeners to be able to get their hands on a magazine which is written by people interested in gardening in Scotland who actually understand the conditions (which you'll be well aware are very different from other parts of the UK) 'The Scottish Garden' is a quarterly glossy magazine which was first published in June 2003. It's pretty much the only printed option. Since you apparently have the internet, I would suggest that you check out the homepage of The Beechgrove Garden. Based in Aberdeen and featured in the long running gardening show of the same name, they have a website with access to 9 years worth of Beechgrove Garden Factsheets. That's over 200 factsheets packed with Scottish gardening information. http://www.beechgrove.co.uk/home/ While the show's on the air, they provide new factsheets each week. Information about the programme and the presenters, and a complete tour of the garden.

Scotland Gardening Question: 2


Gardening over concrete- is it possible to be successful? If so, how please?

I am a very new gardener- I've only grown tomatoes in pots before. The house I am in is on a main street, (so no front garden) but we do have a concreted back yard in a sort of T shape. I wondered if there was some way of gardening ie raised beds, on the concreted area, so I could grow veggies and perhaps some flowers if possible. Or should I just give it up as a bad idea? There is no way we could get rid of the concrete unfortunately. We are in Scotland, and the garden faces NE. (But doesn't get a lot of sun due to the large building next door) Thank you in advance

Answer:
you will need at least 18'' of soil, plus holes in the concrete for drainage.

Scotland Gardening Question: 3


Nice bush or mini tree for garden? UK (Scotland)?

I've got an area of our back garden that I'd like to grow a four or five feet tall bush or tree in. It will cover the back of my work cabin which is a little bit unsightly. I considered budleia, but I'd like something to plant alongside it. Any ideas? Would like something to plant now that will flower or bloom (?) and give good year round cover (i.e., will hide the mess behind hut all year round).

Answer:
I'm in the United States, but I know that heather is very pretty, and popular in Scotland (right?) Other suggestions are: hydrangea, japanese maple (doesn't flower, but still beautiful), dogwood, and if you want year-round coverage, evergreens like yew, arborvitae, etc. BTW, be careful w/buddleia--they attract caterpillars (which become butterflies after they've eaten half the shrub! ;)

Scotland Gardening Question: 4


Any good plants for a shady seaside garden in Scotland?
Answer:
hostas, ferns, bleeding hearts. Google "Shade loving plants"

Scotland Gardening Question: 5


I would love to have sunflowers in my garden in Scotland. Can you give me some advice on how to grow them?
Answer:
Remove about 6 tonne of earth, and sun flower seeds. Move at least 300 miles south. Plant seeds in re-dug earth. Smile, you are in the hemisphere of the good and brave.

Scotland Gardening Question: 6


can i grow,CORDYLINE PURPLE HEART PALM in a large pot in my garden in scotland?
Answer:
Yes, but it will need some protection from the cold and wet of winter. Use a compost with a lot of grit in it, and put the pot in a sheltered place for the winter, I've seen them with snow on them and they've survived, but afford it as much protection as time and money will allow.

Scotland Gardening Question: 7


Are there any pubs in Stirling (Scotland) with beer gardens. SD?
Answer:
Try The Meadowpark in Bridge of Allan, or The Westerton Hotel. The Queens Hotel may also have one. Otherwise, I would recommend a carry out and sitting up at the Wallace Monument!

Scotland Gardening Question: 8


Garden Law - Boundaries (Scotland)?

Is there a legal distance that newly planted trees / hedges can be planted from my house. My neighbour has planted leylandii barely a metre from my house - I am worried about the roots going into my foundations

Answer:
Hi Chazza, There isn't a distance that they legally have to be planted away yet, tho it has been mooted for some time but not yet happened. However, Scots law had the idea that you own land "a coelo usque ad centrum", from the heaven's to the centre of the earth. So, if the roots of the tree expand past the boundary, then it's called 'encroachment', and it's a delict - it's a kind of permanent form of trespass recognised by Scots law - the idea being that he couldn't build a house on your land, he couldn't plant a trees, so why should your neighbour be able to have the roots expand into your land? What it basically means is that if there is any damage to your foundations, the neighbour will have to pay for them to be repaired and he has no choice in the matter. But, make sure you tell him you do not consent to any possible encroachment, just to be sure that he can't use consent as a defence. Maybe send him a recorded delivery letter. If you're worried, seek legal advice. Good luck, and feel free to ask again if you need more advice!

Scotland Gardening Question: 9


Monets garden in Giverny france.Cheapest and easiest way to travel from north scotland.dont drive.help?

I want to visit the Artist CLAUDE MONETS GARDEN IN GIVERNY.I LIVE IN THE NORTH OF SCOTLAND, ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO GET THERE, I AM ON A LIMITED PENSION AND DONT DRIVE, I WOULD LOVE TO ACHIEVE THIS DREAM I AM A PENSIONER AND JUST STARTED TO PAINT. HOW DO I GET FROM PARIS TO GIVERNY IF PARIS IS THE EASIEST WAY. GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOUR ANSWERS. I WENT INTO A TRAVEL AGENT AND THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF GIVERNY ?,,,,,,,,,,

Answer:
Lots of Coach Companies do trips to Monets Garden. These are usually 3 or 4 days long. hey are relatively cheap and often involve at least B&B. They may even do senior citizen reductions - but no promises! please give this a look: http://www.leger.co.uk/tours/fgm/ I know it's still a lot of money, but I doubt you could do it cheaper independently getting to and from France, staying, eating and entrance fee's etc. I went to Italy ten years ago and managed to keep lunch bills low by sticking to a sandwich and a bottle of water each day, and eating sensibly in the evening! good luck!

Scotland Gardening Question: 10


Council Mutual Exchange - Scotland Looking for a Garden?

How can I find a mutual exchange so that I'll have a garden for my lovely dog? I have 3 apt ground floor flat in sunny seaside town looking for something similar but with garden. Any ideas?

Answer:
Go to gumtree.com/aberdeen and you can place a free classified ad requesting an exchange.

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2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Nova // Jun 1, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Hebes grow very well in the Scottish climate, as do many plants - visit us in store to find out more information :)

  • 2 Westfalia // Jun 2, 2008 at 10:51 am

    Thanks for that great article. i love the videos. go on - you do great work! ;-)

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