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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.

Dahlias - Thinking Forward and Back
Ellen Mary

Dahlias - Thinking Forward and Back

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Tips for Planting Snowdrops
Ellen Mary

Tips for Planting Snowdrops

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Quick Guide to Pruning Roses
Fran Phillips

Quick Guide to Pruning Roses

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

When To Pinch Out and When To Stop
Andrew White

When To Pinch Out and When To Stop

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Start the Year with Sweet Peas
Ellen Mary

Start the Year with Sweet Peas

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

January at Norfolk School of Gardening - Planting Fruit Trees
Ruth Darrah

January at Norfolk School of Gardening - Planting Fruit Trees

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

December at Norfolk School of Gardening - Holly Harvesting and Care
Ruth Darrah

December at Norfolk School of Gardening - Holly Harvesting and Care

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Winter Colour Coming and Going
Ruth Darrah

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Winter Colour Coming and Going

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Design Orientated
Ruth Darrah

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Design Orientated

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

How To Encourage Root Growth and Improve Seedling Survival Rates in Autumn
Andrew White

How To Encourage Root Growth and Improve Seedling Survival Rates in Autumn

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

October at Norfolk School of Gardening - Is Autumn more important than Spring?
Ruth Darrah

October at Norfolk School of Gardening - Is Autumn more important than Spring?

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

What can I grow in my greenhouse in Autumn and Winter?
Andrew White

What can I grow in my greenhouse in Autumn and Winter?

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert