New booklet - see our publications page
cultivation of herb plants and seeds using organic and biodynamic principles.We offer for sale over 400 varieties, either from the nursery or by mail order (including overseas countries).
The herbs originate from countries all over the world but we include in our range plants native to Scotland that have herbal properties. The nursery is situated on the Black Isle - a low peninsula surrounded by sea lochs, hills and mountains. Because of the high latitude and long winters, all plants are hardy, suitable for almost any garden.
We have been growing herbs organically since 1976 and the quality of many species has been enhanced by propagating only from plants known to have hardiness, health, vigour, resistance to pests and diseases, good scent, colour and flavour.
Botanical tours of India, Nepal and Sikkim have allowed us to introduce some unusual medicinal species. A recent botanical tour of Japan has enabled us to provide a better representation of their edible and medicinal herbs, mainly from the Kampo tradition. The Japanese have a great respect for and understanding of nature and its multiple remedies; this is also our speciality from which we hope you will be involved by growing and using your own herbs to achieve a balanced healthy lifestyle.
BIODYNAMIC GARDENING - what is it all about?
Saturday September 25 from 1 to 4pm. Biodynamic gardeners make a creative attempt to work with not only the physical 'organic' biology of inter-reaction between all living organisms, but also with some of nature's 'formative' forces that have an influence on them . These include the subtle but significant energising rhythms of the sun, earth, moon, planets and constellations. We will look at the practical applications and our experiences, including making the horn manure preparation. Reservations can be made by email. We can also recommend local accommodation. Fresh herb teas and scones afterwards Donations please for ROKPA, a Scottish based charity that helps Tibetan orphans.
Saturday September 25 from 1 to 4pm. Biodynamic gardeners make a creative attempt to work with not only the physical 'organic' biology of inter-reaction between all living organisms, but also with some of nature's 'formative' forces that have an influence on them . These include the subtle but significant energising rhythms of the sun, earth, moon, planets and constellations. We will look at the practical applications and our experiences, including making the horn manure preparation. Reservations can be made by email. We can also recommend local accommodation. Fresh herb teas and scones afterwards Donations please for ROKPA, a Scottish based charity that helps Tibetan orphans.
2009 presented us with a frosty winter, a challenging spring and variable early summer weather. From midsummers day, hot and dry weather produced huge amounts of flowers that filled the garden with delight. All the crops grew well and seeds set quickly; a very mild open autumn made harvesting easy. We aim to have a relaxed, peaceful garden that can be enjoyed by all gardeners wherever they come from, and look forward to seeing you one day.
We hold workshops and offer guided tours to groups and societies throughout the growing season, and our publication list is increasing.
Happy Herb Growing for 2010!
We hold workshops and offer guided tours to groups and societies throughout the growing season, and our publication list is increasing.
Happy Herb Growing for 2010!