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How to grow snowdrops in your garden

Snowdrops are an attractive, early spring or late winter flower. When planted in swathes, either alone or alongside other early season bulbs such as daffodils...

A look at the beautiful gardens of Little Sparta

Another of Scotland's gardens of note is featuring on our TV screens tonight. Green-fingered Murdo Macdonald visits some of the country’s most important gardens to...

Photographer to reveal Desert Island Gardens

Britain's premier gardens photographer is to share her Desert Island Gardens this week. Andrea Jones, who lives near Barr, in South Ayrshire, will be a...
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Reviving the walled garden at Dundonnell House

Lady Jane Rice set about reviving the walled garden at Dundonnell when she moved here – a project that continues to flourish. Dundonnell House and...

Taking a look at Scotland’s gardens of note

A new TV series looking at some of Scotland’s most important gardens is coming to our TV screens. Green-fingered Murdo Macdonald visits some of the...

First signs of spring showing at Brodie Castle

The National Trust for Scotland’s Brodie Castle is already looking forward to spring, as some of its daffodil bulbs are starting to sprout. The famous...
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Stunning home with an imposing tower, walled gardens and an orchard hits the market

This stunning B-listed home with an imposing tower, overlooking beautiful walled gardens and an orchard has hit the market. Dating back to around 1800, the...
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Gardening Column, Hamish Martin: ‘Mullein isn’t just amazing for us but it serves as a valuable resource for wildlife’

The sheer structure and standing of the truly beautiful Mullein flower means it stands head and shoulders above all the other plants – not unlike...
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Aberdeenshire home inspired by Californian mid-century architecture crowned winner Scotland’s Home of the Year

An Aberdeenshire home inspired by Californian mid-century architecture has been crowned winner of Scotland’s Home of the Year. Hilltop House near Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire – a...
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Former lighthouse with panoramic views over the Pentland Firth and out to Orkney hits the market

A remote former lighthouse with panoramic views over the Pentland Firth and out to Orkney has been put up for sale. Holborn Head Lighthouse, a...
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Georgian house set within 60 acres of grounds goes on sale

An elegant Georgian house with 60 acres of grounds has gone on sale.  Quarter Estate, a B-listed country house set in acres of beautiful parkland...
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Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden wins at Chelsea Flower Show

This incredible garden inspired by a young boy from Dumfries and Galloway has won the RHS People’s Choice Award medal at this year's Chelsea Flower...


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