Close up image of heritage daffodil Mrs William Copeland. An heirloom daffodil with beautiful white double

Plants

On the hunt for rare daffodils

In search for rare varieties that are under threat, the Royal Horticultural Society is looking to public to help in the search rare British daffodils feared lost to history and science.

Sweet peas in full flower at Easton Walled Gardens. Varying colours but predominantly pinks, crimsons and crimsons.

Gardens

2025 Sweet Pea Season at Easton Walled Gardens

Highly scented, heritage, modern to trial varieties, Easton Walled Gardens grow around 40 sweet pea varieties, all of which are on show for their annual Sweet Pea Season.

snowdrops close up

Tourism

Scottish snowdrop season gets underway

Organised by Discover Scottish Gardens, the Scottish snowdrop season will see gardens across Scotland opening their gardens to celebrate spectacle of iconic flowers.

Daffodils in sunshine

Health

Horticulturists against skin cancer

Gardeners, growers, landscapers and those working outdoors are subject to high exposure to UV radiation and thereby amongst the most at risk to the dangers of skin cancer.

Man gardening

Health

Gardening is nature’s gym

The Horticultural Trades Association says gardening could be one of nature’s best workouts to improve physical health

Carolside garden for the Scottish Open Gardens taken by Rose Foyle

Gardens

Scottish gardens open for visitors in 2025

Over 400 gardens, including cinematic landscapes, kitchen gardens, urban gems and special green spaces will be opening in 2025 for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.