Where to find open-pollinated heritage, heirloom and unusual seeds for your kitchen garden or allotment. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds saving resources. Seed producers in Scotland and across the UK.

On the west coast of the Isle of Mull, with long-reaching views over Loch Tuath to the Isle of Ulva, Lip na Cloiche garden and nursery is one of the most intimate and spectacular gardens I’ve visited. It’s a plantsperson’s garden, with cleverly laid paths guiding your journey around the steep hillside garden and back to the cottage garden, potager and nursery by the house.

Chamomile flower tea: how to grow, harvest, brew and serve this calming herbal tea.

Herb teas from your window.

Fennel is a herb with versatility and punch. It adds drama to a flower border, spices up your baking and makes a lovely hot cuppa. Oh, and hoverflies love it too.

Five easy steps to more sustainable gardening. Have a positive impact on the planet and improve the health of your garden.

Where to find open-pollinated heritage, heirloom and unusual seeds for your kitchen garden or allotment. Vegetable, flower and herb seeds saving resources.