Author: Konia Tack

Self-seeders – you love them or you hate them. I love a lot of them – but then what is a weed? A plant in the wrong place, so they say.. I love the ever-changing rhythm of the garden. Take aquilegias for example – you can’t have enough of those! Swap with friends, buy seed…

Don’t let the weather get you down! Yes, after some fabulous weather in April (and some awful too) we are now in the rainy season, even though it’s statistically one of the driest months of the year.  BUT it’s been so dry – the garden is jubilating with the moisture.  And wait – once the…

Spring is here – I reckon it’s good for the soul!!! (and the bees!)

Every year its the same. You can’t wait for spring to be here and then suddenly, after an endless wait, here it is. And you haven’t ordered those vege seeds yet! For me it’s always a balance – I’d like to grow lot’s of lovely vege, but I don’t have much time. So I go…

It can be a manic hobby – gardening. You are rushing around the garden trying to keep on top of things. But I think we should all take time out to SIT in the garden. Do you have enough seats? Are they comfortable? Whether it’s a bench or a bean bag or a corner arbour…

I was listening to Ruth Gillies singing ‘3 days of summer’ how very apt for this year! But don’t let it get you down, the plants are still growing, in fact they seem to be particularly tall this year. With many plants there is still a chance to stake, but watch out – this can…

Long days and long gardening hours And finally it is here – the time of light. Living 57.5200° N is a blessing this time of year (and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else than in the Highlands anyway!) – as we get loooooong daylight hours!! Even if you’ve been busy all day at work…

The ideas that I’ve come up with last winter are taking shape. I’d like some space for some more exciting plants and having just been to Highland Liliums Garden Centre I came away with more than the one plant I wanted to buy… So I’ve decided to extend the flower beds and reduce the size…

I love April. Yes it’s often wet and the weather can be wild and horrible, but everything seems to be full of joy and hope!! This might sound corny, but doesn’t your heart lift when you hear the birds chant, see the shoots coming up in the garden and in the country side? I just…