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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.

Lemony Courgette and Goat's Cheese Flatbreads
Gill Meller

Gill's Lemony Courgette and Goat's Cheese Flatbreads

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Pickled Beetroot, Almonds, Anchovies and Lovage Mayonnaise
Gill Meller

Pickled Beetroot, Almonds, Anchovies and Lovage Mayonnaise

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Rhino greenhouse in the shade
Amy Shore

Staying Cool In My Rhino Greenhouse

Amy Shore

Home Gardener, Writer & Grower

What to Grow in Your Greenhouse in August
Ellen Mary

What to Grow in Your Greenhouse in August

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

What to Grow in your Greenhouse in July
Ellen Mary

What to Grow in your Greenhouse in July

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

How To Clean & Disinfect Garden Tools
Andrew White

How To Clean & Disinfect Garden Tools

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Gill's Spiced Leek and Lovage Fritters
Gill Meller

Gill's Spiced Leek and Lovage Fritters

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill's Lettuce And Celery Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing
Gill Meller

Gill's Lettuce And Celery Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill's Wild Garlic Polenta with Barbecued Asparagus
Gill Meller

Gill's Wild Garlic Polenta with Barbecued Asparagus

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Cold Frame vs Greenhouse: What are the differences?
Andrew White

Cold Frame vs Greenhouse: What are the differences?

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

The East Anglian Garden of the Future
Andrew White

The East Anglian Garden of the Future

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Lady placing tray on upper level of integral staging
Amy Shore

Settling Into My New Greenhouse

Amy Shore

Home Gardener, Writer & Grower