Caledonian Horticulture

Caledonian Horticulture We produce peat-free horticultural products for delivery across the Central Belt of Scotland
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We produce a range of Peat-free horticultural products at our composting sites in South-East Scotland. Available in small bags for gardens and allotments, builders bags for landscaping and lorry loads for agriculture and remediation projects. We are open to the public, or can deliver across the Central Belt, Fife, Ayrshire and Scottish Borders.

It was a pleasure to welcome Duncan Dunlop MSP to our Galashiels site and give him an insight into the work taking place...
01/09/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Duncan Dunlop MSP to our Galashiels site and give him an insight into the work taking place at Forth Resource Management.

By recycling locally collected green and woody material into high-quality, peat-free composts, soil improvers and growing media, we’re helping to keep valuable organic material in use while providing gardeners and landscapers with more sustainable alternatives to peat.

A big thank you to Duncan for taking the time to visit, learn more about our processes and highlight the important role businesses like ours can play in supporting Scotland’s transition towards more sustainable horticulture.

We’re often taught to see weeds as unwanted plants that need to be removed, but could they also be telling us something ...
31/08/2026

We’re often taught to see weeds as unwanted plants that need to be removed, but could they also be telling us something about our gardens?

In the first part of our new Rethinking Weeds series, writer Sarah Gerhardt explores how the plants we call weeds can reveal clues about soil conditions, protect disturbed ground, support wildlife and even help improve the environment around them.

From dandelions breaking through compacted soil to clover thriving where lawns struggle, there may be more going on beneath our feet than we realise.

Read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/rethinking-weeds-part-1-what-is-a-weed/

Whitecurrants might be less familiar than their red and black relatives, but they’re a brilliant soft fruit to grow in S...
17/08/2026

Whitecurrants might be less familiar than their red and black relatives, but they’re a brilliant soft fruit to grow in Scottish gardens.

With their translucent, jewel-like berries and sweet, gently tart flavour, whitecurrants are as attractive as they are productive. They’re also hardy, reliable and well suited to Scotland’s cooler summers and dependable rainfall.

In our latest blog post by Katrina and Clayton, they share everything you need to know about growing whitecurrants, from the best planting conditions and pruning techniques to ongoing care and companion planting.

Read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/all-about-whitecurrants-growing-this-beautiful-soft-fruit-in-scotland/

12/08/2026

Need compost, topsoil or mulch without waiting for a delivery?

In our latest video, Andy Peasgood explains just how easy it is to use our Click & Collect service, allowing you to order your Caledonian Horticulture small bags online and collect them at a time and location that suits you.

We currently have collection sites in Edinburgh, North Berwick, Galashiels, Bishopbriggs, Ayr, Blanefield and Whitburn, making it even easier to get the products you need for your next garden project.

Simply place your order through our website, select your preferred collection site at checkout and we’ll let you know when it’s ready.

Visit our website to shop online and find out more about Click & Collect.

One of the earliest crops to appear in the garden each year, sorrel is a reliable perennial that offers fresh harvests w...
10/08/2026

One of the earliest crops to appear in the garden each year, sorrel is a reliable perennial that offers fresh harvests with very little maintenance.

Its tender leaves have a distinctive lemony flavour that works well in salads, soups and sauces. Red-veined sorrel also brings plenty of visual interest, with vibrant green foliage marked by striking deep red veins.

In their latest blog post, Katrina and Clayton share their advice for growing sorrel in Scotland, covering soil and planting conditions, sowing times, harvesting, dividing established plants and choosing suitable companions.

Read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/all-about-sorrel-an-easy-perennial-crop-for-scottish-gardens/

05/08/2026

Our team at Forth Resource Management recently supported Balanced Horizon and Forth Marine Hatchery by providing a tanker to help fill their new oyster spatting ponds.

Across three trips to North Berwick Harbour, we transported approximately 80,000 litres of seawater to the hatchery. The two ponds will be used to condition native oysters and encourage them to spawn, with scallop shells providing a hard surface for the oyster larvae to settle on and begin growing.

This important work aims to increase the production of native oysters for restoration projects throughout the Firth of Forth, helping to support marine biodiversity and healthier coastal ecosystems.

We’re delighted to play a small part in such an exciting local conservation project.

To learn more about Forth Marine Hatchery and its native oyster restoration work, visit: https://balancedhorizon.org/forth-marine-hatchery/

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What role does the humble front garden play in our towns and cities? In her latest guest blog, professional gardener Sar...
03/08/2026

What role does the humble front garden play in our towns and cities?

In her latest guest blog, professional gardener Sarah Gerhardt explores the changing role of front gardens in Scotland, from symbols of civic pride and horticultural skill to spaces increasingly used for residential parking.

Sarah looks at the history of front gardens, the environmental and social consequences of paving them over, and the practical compromises that can help households retain valuable planting while still accommodating modern life.

From permeable surfaces and low-growing plants to hedges, climbing plants and small trees, even the smallest front garden can help support wildlife, manage rainwater and create greener, more welcoming streets.

Read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/the-changing-role-of-front-gardens/

Hardy, attractive and well suited to Scotland’s cooler climate, feverfew is a brilliant addition to herb gardens, vegeta...
20/07/2026

Hardy, attractive and well suited to Scotland’s cooler climate, feverfew is a brilliant addition to herb gardens, vegetable plots and wildlife-friendly borders.

Recognisable by its delicate white flowers and fern-like foliage, feverfew has a long history as a medicinal herb. It is also highly valued by gardeners for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, while helping to discourage pests such as aphids and whiteflies.

In our latest blog post by Katrina and Clayton, they explore how to grow and care for feverfew, including the best planting conditions, pruning, propagation and how to use it as part of a natural companion planting system.

Read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/all-about-feverfew-a-complete-growing-guide-for-scottish-gardens/

Caraway might be best known for its warm, aromatic seeds, but did you know its leaves and roots are edible too?Well suit...
13/07/2026

Caraway might be best known for its warm, aromatic seeds, but did you know its leaves and roots are edible too?

Well suited to Scotland’s cooler climate, this versatile biennial herb produces delicate, feathery foliage in its first year before flowering and setting seed in its second. It is also a brilliant addition to wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects with its clusters of tiny white flowers.

In our latest blog post from Katrina and Clayton, they cover everything you need to know about growing caraway, including the best planting conditions, sowing times, ongoing care, harvesting and companion planting.

Click here to read the full guide: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/all-about-caraway-from-seed-to-harvest-in-a-scottish-climate/

This week, professional gardener Sarah Gerhardt concludes her series ‘Gardens that Help You Thrive’ with Part 3, explori...
06/07/2026

This week, professional gardener Sarah Gerhardt concludes her series ‘Gardens that Help You Thrive’ with Part 3, exploring the role gardens can play in supporting social wellbeing.

In her latest blog post, Sarah looks at how gardens, allotments and shared outdoor spaces can help bring people together, reduce isolation and create a stronger sense of belonging. From community gardens acting as welcoming “third spaces”, to neighbours chatting over the fence or allotment holders sharing growing tips, Sarah highlights the quiet but powerful ways gardens help us connect.

Gardening with others can also build confidence, encourage skill sharing and create opportunities for people from different backgrounds to learn from one another in a relaxed and informal setting.

Whether it’s through community growing, garden sharing schemes or simply spending time in a shared green space, Sarah’s final blog in the series is a lovely reminder that gardens don’t just help us thrive mentally and physically, they can help us feel more connected too.

Click here to read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/gardens-that-help-you-thrive-gardens-for-social-wellbeing/

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