An Oasis at Fringe by the Sea

Fringe by the Sea is coming to North Berwick this August, and what an honour it is to be their shiny new Affiliate Partner, writes award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill.    I t is always a joy to share my passion for garden design, and the well-being benefits that green spaces bring. I am truly…

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Your Garden, A Home for Nature

Award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill suggests easy ways to help turn your garden into a wildlife-friendly haven.    I magine a garden full of scent and colour, where the planting feels as though it is giving you a warm embrace as you sit and enjoy the summer sunshine. Gardens mean the world to us, and…

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Hello Spring

Award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill applauds the symphony of spring – the sounds and colours of nature’s vibrant rebirth.   A timeless proverb says, ‘April comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’. I love this piece of traditional weather folklore. It carries an enduring charm and captures the essence of the season as…

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Welcome Home

Our front gardens are our public face, the first impression we show the world. We want the best from them, and award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill reveals how to create a sense of arrival that greets us and our visitors alike.  F or a front garden to be at its best, we must balance the…

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Winter Gems

Lynn Hill, award-winning garden designer, shares her expertise in choosing the best plants for winter interest in your East Lothian garden. Winter flowering plants hold a unique charm that brightens the coldest days. The cheerful blooms of the Christmas Rose (Helleborus) are a delightful sight, bringing warmth and joy to the frosty winter landscape. Position…

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Summer Colour in the Garden

Lynn Hill, award-winning garden designer, shares her expertise in choosing the best plants for your East Lothian garden. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to colour in our gardens. The star of the show has to be purple. Purple is a firm favourite of bees and butterflies, so it is perfect for creating…

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A Natural Love Affair

For the reluctant outdoorsman – someone who hasn’t chosen the spade but has it thrust upon them, gardening can seem like a daunting task. Yet, with the right approach, it can be both manageable and enjoyable. Picture the scene. You’ve suddenly become the steward of a patch of earth, a garden space that stares at…

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