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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.

Raspberries with Chicory, olive oil and burrata
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Raspberries With Chicory, Olive Oil and Burrata

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Blueberry Clafoutis on a wooden board
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: A Blueberry Clafoutis

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Roast Fennel and Potatoes in a white dish
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Roast Fennel and Potatoes with Pesto

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

New Potatoes and Asparagus
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: New Potatoes and Asparagus Dish

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Spring 22 Journal - Gill Meller
Gill Meller

Spring 22 Journal - Gill Meller

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Fried Radishes on a white plate ontop of a wooden tray
Gill Meller

Gill Meller's Fried Radishes

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill Meller: Rhubarb Cooked With Rose Geranium Leaves
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Rhubarb Cooked With Rose Geranium Leaves

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill's Rhubarb, Blood Orange, Toasted Almonds, Honey & Yoghurt recipe
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Rhubarb Breakfast Dish

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Slow roasted onions with barley and herbs
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Slow-Roasted Onions with Barley and Herbs

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill Meller's Lentil Dhal with kale and chard recipe
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Lentil dhal with kale and chard

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Beer-battered Parsnips
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Beer- Battered Parsnips

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill Meller: Butter-Roasted Barley Flakes & Leeks
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Butter-Roasted Barley Flakes & Leeks

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author