Green-fingered Aberdonians scoop prizes in city gardening contest
The winners of the Aberdeen in Bloom garden competition have been announced.
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North-east mother speaks of the power of gardening to ease grieving
Trish Winton was left devastated by the death of her son in a road accident in Thailand four years ago.
Alan Titchmarsh: Children must get out of the classroom and into green spaces
Gardening guru Alan Titchmarsh has said children must get out of the classroom and spend more time outdoors.
Campbell Gunn: Growing the post-Brexit economy – in my allotment
I have never liked gardening.
Have you ever wondered who maintains the parks and gardens of the Granite City? Philippa Gerrard put on her wellies and found out
Fresh out of school, 16-year-old Danny Shand was all set for life behind a desk.
TV gardening legend Jim McColl blasts BBC for ‘betrayal’ of Beechgrove Garden fans
Veteran TV gardening guru Jim McColl has accused the BBC of "betraying" fans of the long-running show that made him a household name.
Locals to learn about growing their own food on a budget at Elgin event
Moray residents are being invited to learn more about how to grow their own food on a budget at a showcase event next month.
Council use tale of friendly bear to encourage Aberdeen youngsters into gardening
Aberdeen council bosses have turned to the tale of a friendly, honey-loving bear to encourage city youngsters to get into gardening.
RAF and Moray Greenfingers combine to build a path to sales success
Service personnel at RAF Lossiemouth have joined forces with a Moray gardening group for adults with learning disabilities to create a public footpath at a new plant sales area.
Beechgrove’s Jim McColl retires after four decades in the garden
The Beechgrove Garden’s Jim McColl is bowing out after more than four decades with the popular show.
Community heartbreak as allotments trashed by vandals
Community gardeners have been left “heartbroken” after their Aberdeen allotments were trashed by vandals.
Record crowds at Seedy Sunday despite atrocious weather
Record crowds flocked to the polytunnels in a north-east park to attend the sixth Seedy Sunday festival.
Moray gardening club offers tips to locals concerned about upcoming waste charge
A Moray gardening club is hosting a special talk next week to give advice and help local people who are concerned about the upcoming garden waste charge.
Save your seeds for gardening festival
Green fingered folk in the north-east are being encouraged to save up their seeds for a gardening festival.
Greenfingered volunteers rejuvenate plot of land that used to site Moray sea school
A group of green-fingered volunteers from Moray have helped to transform a eyesore piece of land into a place worthy of its history.
Excess fruit and veg stall hopes to open community greengrocer in Aberdeen
A group of volunteers who sell excess fruit and vegetables grown locally have revealed plans to open Aberdeen's only dedicated greengrocer.
Police on the hunt for a green-fingered thief
Police in Aberdeen are appealing for information after high valued gardening equipment was stolen from a shed.
Charity hopes to revamp derelict garden for brain tumour patients
A charity originally created in a diminutive garden in Orkney is aiming to provide a therapy garden for patients in Aberdeen.
New community gardening project launched in Aberdeen
A new gardening project has been launched in Aberdeen, with organisers looking for volunteers to share their ideas.
Highland ‘strollers’ clock up 14 years of friendship
Two Highland women are celebrating nearly 15 years of friendship, thanks to their love of walking and the great outdoors.
New magazine launched by award-winning garden centre
Simpsons are delighted to introduce a brand new magazine. Packed full of information, images and offers from the UK Garden Centre of Excellence 2017/18.
Iconic Elgin landmark revitalised by volunteers and students
An iconic Elgin landmark has been revitalised following hard work by green-fingered volunteers and Moray College students.
North-east primary school pick up prestigious award for their green fingers
A green-fingered Aberdeenshire primary school has received a prestigious award for their gardening efforts.
Inverbervie going for gold in gardening competition
Volunteers from an Aberdeenshire community group are going up against the best gardeners in the country in a Scottish Gardener’s Forum competition.
Turnip for the books at Duthie Park vegetable show
There was a turnip for the books as hundreds of visitors enjoyed an annual vegetable show and competition at Duthie Park yesterday.
Award-winning garden designer Kirsty McLean parts with some handy tips
Motherhood saw Kirsty McLean make a major career change and she is now an award-winning garden designer.
‘Disfigured’ Jesus statue removed as Elgin’s Biblical Garden rolls out renewal plans
An “eyesore” statue of Jesus has been removed from a picturesque Moray attraction based on the bible amid plans to resurrect interest in the site.
Gardeners and food lovers to flock to country park for Seedy Sunday
Gardening enthusiasts from across the north-east will flock to Aden Country this weekend for the return of a plant and food festival.
Youngsters dig deep to help brighten up Elgin
A group of Elgin youngsters spent the weekend planting fruit bushes in an effort to brighten up their community.
Police investigating north-east gardening firm amid claims £160,000 of work wasn’t carried out
Police have launched an investigation into a north-east gardening firm amid claims more than £160,000 of work was not carried out.
Lifetime award for our Jim
P&J gardening columnist Jim McColl will need to make more space on his mantelpiece as he has been presented with another prestigious award.
Garden guru’s plan to combat depression
A gardening guru believes his plan to create a row of massive polytunnels in Elgin will help reduce depression.