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the garden diary

Welcome to the Rhino Garden Blog! We are part of a community of passionate gardeners sharing knowledge from horticultural experts and spreading the love of gardening. We hope to inspire and inform gardeners and nature lovers of all kinds. Whether you're sowing your first tomato seed, want to grow your own cut flowers for the dining table at home, just got your first greenhouse or are simply looking for some relaxing green-fingered reading, you'll find it all here. 

Alongside GYO guides, you'll also find real human stories from gardeners in our community and a holistic awareness of our place in the world, touching on environmentalism, wellbeing and an appreciation for the arts.

Gill's Spring Journal 2026
Gill Meller

Gill's Spring Journal 2026

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Baked Mushrooms with Creamed Spinach, Thyme and Cheddar
Gill Meller

Baked Mushrooms with Creamed Spinach, Thyme and Cheddar

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Ricotta, Elderflower and Strawberry Eggy Bread
Gill Meller

Ricotta, Elderflower and Strawberry Eggy Bread

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Rhinos RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 Round Up
Andrew White

Rhinos RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 Round Up

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Chorizo and Bean Soup
Gill Meller

Chorizo and Bean Soup

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

How to Plant & Pot Up Dahlias - Our Essential Guide
Andrew White

How to Plant & Pot Up Dahlias - Our Essential Guide

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Pork and Pumpkin Curry Recipe
Gill Meller

Pork and Pumpkin Curry Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Grilled Halloumi with Red Onions and Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Gill Meller

Grilled Halloumi with Red Onions and Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill's Nettle Soup
Gill Meller

Gill's Nettle Soup

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Scallops With Creamed Leeks And Parsley
Gill Meller

Scallops With Creamed Leeks And Parsley

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Rosemary Focaccia with Chorizo and Goat's Cheese Recipe
Gill Meller

Rosemary Focaccia with Chorizo and Goat's Cheese Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

How To Grow Spinach
Andrew White

How To Grow Spinach

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert