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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.

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Courses in Horticulture
Ruth Darrah

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Courses in Horticulture

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Tomato Blight & Gardening Courses
Ruth Darrah

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Tomato Blight & Gardening Courses

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

Growing Cut Flowers - Containers & Seed Saving
Fran Phillips

Growing Cut Flowers - Containers & Seed Saving

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Intro to Gardening: 10 things you need to know
Sara Dixon

Intro to Gardening: 10 things you need to know

Sara Dixon

Business Owner & Herb Grower

Intro to Gardening: 5 Essential Tools
Andrew White

Intro to Gardening: 5 Essential Tools

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Flowers going out, Veg coming in
Ruth Darrah

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Flowers going out, Veg coming in

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

Happy Houseplants at Norfolk School of Gardening
Ruth Darrah

Happy Houseplants at Norfolk School of Gardening

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Raised Beds & Mulch
Ruth Darrah

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Raised Beds & Mulch

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Royal Norfolk Show
Ruth Darrah

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Royal Norfolk Show

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

Bringing Wildlife Into Your Garden
Andrew White

Bringing Wildlife Into Your Garden

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

This Week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Rabbits & Loam
Ruth Darrah

This Week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Rabbits & Loam

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

Is rainwater better for my plants?
Andrew White

Is rainwater better for my plants?

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert