Spring

Not the most thrilling afternoon in the garden, but sometimes it’s the quiet ones that feel the most productive. Overcast and about 12°C in Aberdeen — standard April stuff — so I headed out to the polytunnel to get a few jobs ticked off. Chitting the Tatties First job was getting the potatoes set out to chit. I’ve lined them all up in trays along the polytunnel shelving where they can get a bit of light and start sprouting. There’s a decent amount of them this year so I’m hopeful for a good crop once they go into the ground. They just need a few weeks to get their eyes going and then they’ll be ready to plant out. ...

Gorgeous day out there today — 12°C, clear sky, birds absolutely going for it in the trees. I couldn’t sit inside any longer so I headed out to the greenhouse to get the first seeds of the season in. And I wasn’t alone — Eddie the cat decided he was coming too. What Went In I got stuck in and planted: ...

First time in the greenhouse and polytunnel today and honestly, it was a bit of a state. Full of spiders, old plants from last season, and that general feeling of “where do I even start?” But the sun was out and I had the afternoon free, so in I went. The Greenhouse I spent the first half hour or so just pulling out old tomato plants and peppers from last year. I was very late starting last season — we did get tomatoes but I should have got a lot more, given that the cold weather starts quicker up here in Scotland. I’m determined not to make the same mistake this year. ...

Welcome to Damo’s Garden — my little corner of the internet dedicated to growing vegetables in Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Why Start a Garden Blog? I’ve been growing veg for a while now, and I wanted a way to document the journey — what works, what doesn’t, and everything in between. Living in NE Scotland means: Late frosts — we can get frost well into May Short summers — but the long daylight hours are a real advantage Wind and rain — coastal Aberdeen doesn’t hold back! Surprisingly mild winters — thanks to the North Sea What I’m Planning to Grow in 2026 This year I’m going for a mix of reliable favourites and a few challenges: ...