Borebrae blog
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Seed Saving with The Gaia Foundation
I’ve been saving seeds casually over the years, but not necessarily always accurately. So, this year, I decided to get serious. Doing the Gaia Foundation’s Seed Sovereignty course was about finally getting the skills to properly play a part in saving and spreading these seeds, helping to keep our heritage and genetic diversity alive.
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A Naturalistic Bulb Planting Design for Year-Round Colour
A naturalistic bulb planting design was completed for a client’s shaded front garden, which involved planting nearly 3000 bulbs for spring to late May color. The selection includes crocus, daffodils, tulips, and fritillaria, ensuring a vibrant display. The layout promotes natural drifts and enhances the garden’s seasonal transformation.
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The Restored Walled Garden at Gordon Castle
There’s something special about visiting productive gardens, especially for those of us who love to get our hands in the soil. So, when we were in Fochabers recently, visiting family, Gordon Castle Walled Garden was a must-see. It’s one of the largest walled gardens in Europe, covering 8 acres—a true labour of love. Back in…
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Exploring Dry Stone Walling: A Hands-On Experience
A naturalistic bulb planting design was completed for a client’s shaded front garden, which involved planting nearly 3000 bulbs for spring to late May color. The selection includes crocus, daffodils, tulips, and fritillaria, ensuring a vibrant display. The layout promotes natural drifts and enhances the garden’s seasonal transformation.
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How to have success growing perennials in grass…
Experimenting with tough perennials Growing perennials in grass is something I have been experimenting a lot with over the years, in my own garden and others. It’s low maintenance and if it works can be high impact. One place I have been experimenting is in a large vegetable garden in South Ayrshire which we designed…
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Year After Year Cheer – Naturalising Bulbs in Grass
Creating Bulb Meadows One of the most reliable ways to create low maintenance year after year colour in your garden is naturalising bulbs in grass. The key is picking bulbs that will thrive in the conditions you have. Before you start shopping a little exploration into soil type, drainage, aspect and light levels will help…