Looking After Your Christmas Tree

No rabbit-proof plant list is invulnerable; what is rabbit-proof in one area may not be in another area. Rabbits are creatures of habit; once they’ve acquired a taste for a particular plant they will continue to eat it. Plants seem to be especially vulnerable when young so if protection is given at this critical stage they are less likely to be eaten when the protection is removed.

For many gardeners in Scotland deer are a constant menace, especially in a cold, snowy winter when they are hungry enough to eat almost anything. Deer also tend to be inquisitive feeders and are often attracted to new plantings, so some protective netting is advisable until plants are established. While the following list is certainly not infallible, these plants are less likely to be eaten by deer.

As part of the STV Children's Appeal, we are encouraging kids (and adults) to get involved in creating a breakfast dish! We will select one of these designs to serve as a breakfast special in our restaurant, with all profits going towards the STV Children's Appeal. Hand in your creation to a member of our team for a chance to be the featured breakfast! 

Big Scottish Breakfast helps tackle child hunger, as all the money you raise supports projects that provide free breakfast for children and young people at risk of hunger across Scotland. Every penny from your event will set children up for a better day by fostering an inclusive environment where breakfast is readily available for those who need it.

Excited for the eclipse on Wednesday, August 12th from 6 pm, but don't have glasses to view it? Worry not, gardeners! We know every gardener has a mountain of plastic pots from repotted plants. Did you know you could turn these into a pinhole projector to view the eclipse?! It only takes a few steps and uses things you'll likely have around the house.