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Top 5 Things to Do At Scone Palace Garden Fair

Gardens | News
A celebration of all things horticultural, Scone Palace Garden Fair is the must-see gardening event this summer. Set amongst the stunning grounds of Scone Palace,...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘St John’s Wort is magical in every sense’

Gardens | Homes & Gardens
There is no other plant that signifies the Summer Solstice like St John’s Wort. It is magical in every sense of the word, ancient, filled...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘It is easy to see why gorse has always been so closely linked to the sun’s energy and light’

Gardens | Homes & Gardens
Gorse tends to start to flower early and can be seen even in March but it isn’t till May that it comes into full bloom...
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The 5 best gardens in Scotland to visit this Spring

Gardens | Homes & Gardens
Us Scots are a nation of gardeners. But whether you’re green-fingered or just enjoy smelling the roses, there is no doubt we have some of...
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Hamish Martin: ‘Ground Elder is a staple food source in our family – and it has fabulous benefits for wildlife’

Gardens | Homes & Gardens
This month gardening columnist Hamish Martin explains why seeing the shoots of Ground Elder unfurl is a spring delight, as he explores the many uses of this versatile...
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Hamish Martin: ‘I have always been grateful for cleavers, it’s the best at getting rid of the nasties and supporting the immune system’

Gardens | Homes & Gardens
This month gardening columnist Hamish Martin explains the healing properties of cleavers, or sticky willie as most of us know them, and why we should recognise...
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