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.

10/06/2026

We recently had the pleasure of attending the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, for the opening of its beautiful new outdoor garden!

The Malcolm Family Forest Bathing Garden, designed by the talented Ula Maria, was relocated from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show after winning both a Gold Medal and Best Show Garden award.

Created in collaboration with the Muscular Dystrophy UK community, the garden helps raise awareness of muscle-wasting and weakening conditions while highlighting the importance of accessible outdoor spaces. Inspired by personal stories, it has been thoughtfully designed as a calm, inclusive sanctuary for patients and their families.

We’re delighted to have supported the relocation of this meaningful space by donating nine bags of Green Goodness compost. It’s wonderful to see this award-winning garden continue its journey in a setting where it can bring comfort, reflection and connection for all.

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This week, professional gardener, Sarah Gerhardt, continues her series 'Garden's that Help you Thrive' with her newest b...
08/06/2026

This week, professional gardener, Sarah Gerhardt, continues her series 'Garden's that Help you Thrive' with her newest blog post - Gardening for Physical Wellbeing!

In Part 2 of her series, Sarah discusses the ways in which gardening increases activity and enhances our physical resilience. From gardening medicinal herbs for improved sleep and relaxation, to immunity boosting microbes from using soil, Sarah talks us through the all-round benefits gardening offers for our physical wellbeing.

Small habits like installing trellises to improve airflow, or adapting gardening practices like planting trees with lower levels of pollen, all influence our physical health in the garden. Sarah’s blog series provides the tips and tricks you need for making your garden work best for you, mentally and physically.

Click the link to read more: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/gardens-that-help-you-thrive-gardens-for-physical-wellbeing-2/

From peat-free compost to walking plant pots – Scone Palace had it all! Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending Sc...
05/06/2026

From peat-free compost to walking plant pots – Scone Palace had it all!

Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending Scone Palace, where we were amongst v incredibly talented local artisans, horticulturalists and gardeners of all levels.

From sunny set ups to our tent being blown away, we thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet an array of different people (and dogs!) to chat about our peat-free products and what they can do for your garden.

To once again experience the beautiful exhibitions was such a delightful and brilliant way to bring gardeners of all levels together.

To our customers who we had the delight of meeting in person, thank you for your continued support and for coming to say hello at our stall.

The winner of our ‘Guess the Woodchip’ competition will be contacted shortly – good luck to all those who participated!



03/06/2026

We're back this summer with a new series of Exploring Scottish Gardens, presented by Andy Peasgoood.

From walled gardens to community garden projects, we’re looking for new places to showcase. In our new format, people will be invited to take part in a relaxed interview where they have the chance to talk to about their garden and why it’s special.

Whether it's well established, still taking shape or just means a lot to you - we want to hear your story.

If you’re a passionate gardener, community group or horticulturalist who’d like to take part, send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram, or email [email protected] for more details.

A special thanks to some of the brilliant individuals featured in this video, who we had the pleasuring of filming with last year.








01/06/2026

“You must dig your soil for a healthier garden”

This is of the most shared rules amongst gardeners, but how much of it is true?

Many swear by regular digging, turning the soil, breaking it up and ‘resetting’ the ground each season. Others praise the no dig approach. Saying that digging can actually do more harm than good, by disturbing soil structure and disrupting beneficial organisms.

So, which is it?

Unfortunately, it’s not a simple right or wrong answer. It often depends on your soil, your set up and how established your garden is. But we want to hear what you think.

Are you pro-digging, or is this just another habit we’ve inherited through generations of gardening? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

29/05/2026

Agree or disagree?

“Sometimes, the best gardens are the ones that look less ‘perfect’”

A patch of long grass, a self-seeded corner, or fallen leaves and flowers left alone, can all help create food, shelter and breeding spaces for surrounding wildlife.

Having these slightly wilder spaces can further support pollinators, protect soil, and make gardens more resilient during dry or changing weather conditions. While it may not look neat – the unruly garden has a place in modern horticulture.

A garden doesn’t have to look pristine to be thriving. In many cases, the less managed areas are doing some of the most important work for sustaining local biodiversity.

But we want to know what you think.

Do you prefer a neat and tidy garden, over one that's left to be wild? Tell us why in the comments.



27/05/2026

We recently visited the team behind Hidden Door, Edinburgh's Independent Arts Festival back for its second year in a row and it's a new indoor garden curated by Jill Boualaxai, is not one to miss.

Community engagement manager, Natalie Arnold, walks us through the making of this uniquely sustainable project and explains how they’ve put our Green Goodness to use! An array of seeds, bulbs and plants have been planted into pits originally made for the paper factory's machinery and old items left behind have been reimagined into new, captivating structures.

We are proud to support projects like the Hidden Door Festival that promote sustainable growth and which build an appreciation for transforming old spaces into new, living spaces for everyone to enjoy.

The festival takes place from the 3rd to the 7th of June, where it will feature stunning visual art, live music and immersive pop-up performances. Still on the look out for volunteers, head to the Hidden Door website if interested to get involved!

Emily is back with her latest blog post, which explores the ecological importance of bees and shares practical changes y...
25/05/2026

Emily is back with her latest blog post, which explores the ecological importance of bees and shares practical changes you can make today to better support your local pollinators.

Gardens can be beautiful without sacrificing the health of our bees. With everything they do for us, from sustaining healthy ecosystems to supporting our agriculture, it is about time we step up and help them through the challenges they're facing today.

Climate change and habitat destruction are only a couple of the ways in which human activity effects bees. Adopting a couple of these simple changes, like cutting out pesticides or diversifying pollinator-friendly plants in your garden, provides bees with the help they need to continue bettering our environment.

Do your bit for the bees, because they’re doing a lot more for you!

Click the link to read the full blog post: https://caledonianhorticulture.co.uk/beyond-flowers-how-your-garden-can-help-the-bees/

We’re excited to announce that Caledonian Horticulture is proud to be sponsoring the Small Space Gardens competition at ...
22/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that Caledonian Horticulture is proud to be sponsoring the Small Space Gardens competition at this year’s Scone Palace Garden Fair by providing the compost for the competition.

We’re delighted to support the finalists as they bring their small space garden designs to life, and we can’t wait to see how our compost helps shape their finished gardens.

We’ll also have our own stall located within the Small Space Gardens area, where we’ll be on hand to showcase our range of products and answer any questions.

The Garden Fair takes place next weekend on the 29th and 30th of May – creates a space for garden enthusiasts to come together and explore a variety of exhibitions, workshops and most notably, the Scottish Garden Design Competition, where the best of Scottish design and landscaping.

Discover hand-crafted garden furniture, plant pots and inventive gardening tools, accompanied by a variety of immersive talks by today’s horticultural experts.

We can’t wait to celebrate all things gardening, pollinators and outdoor living alongside an amazing community of growers, creators and garden lovers!

20/05/2026

We’d love to hear your thoughts on going peat-free.

Have you heard any common misconceptions about peat-free compost? Or perhaps you’ve tried it in the past and felt unsure about making the switch?

Many gardeners may have had experiences that led them to believe peat is better and write off peat-free compost as automatically inferior.

When it was first introduced, gardeners did encounter teething issues: inconsistency in mixes, slumping and compaction as well as uneven drying that could lead to root rot. Because of this, peat based composts remained highly regarded as the gold standard for years.

Modern peat-free alternatives have improved significantly since the early 2010s. Today’s blends are more reliable, better structured, and designed to support healthy, consistent growth. With improved ingredients, stronger moisture retention, and better nutrient balance, modern peat-free products are a world away from the early versions many gardeners may remember.

Going peat-free is not only good for your garden, it also helps protect vital peatland ecosystems that store carbon, support biodiversity, and play an important role in a healthier environment.

What questions, concerns, or misconceptions have you heard about peat-free compost? We’d love to hear them in the comments.

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