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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.

Flower Farmer's Blog: Autumn on the Horizon
Fran Phillips

Flower Farmer's Blog: Autumn on the Horizon

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Rhino Owner Story: Patrick Stevens
Andrew White

Rhino Owner Story: Patrick Stevens

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Roast Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe
Gill Meller

Roast Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Mediterranean Lamb Couscous with Kale and Pomegranate
Andrew White

Mediterranean Lamb Couscous with Kale and Pomegranate

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

August Allotment Blog
Ellen Mary

August Allotment Blog

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Flower Farmer's Blog: Meadow & Hedgerow Arrangements
Fran Phillips

Flower Farmer's Blog: Meadow & Hedgerow Arrangements

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Compost: what, why and which one?
Andrew White

Compost: what, why and which one?

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Flower Farmer's Blog: It's all about the Roses
Fran Phillips

Flower Farmer's Blog: It's all about the Roses

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Seasonal Flowers: May turns to June
Fran Phillips

Seasonal Flowers: May turns to June

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Hawkwell Herbology: Do your herbs help you see the future?
Sara Dixon

Hawkwell Herbology: Do your herbs help you see the future?

Sara Dixon

Business Owner & Herb Grower

April at Norfolk School of Gardening - Seed Sowing & Potato Planting
Ruth Darrah

April at Norfolk School of Gardening - Seed Sowing & Potato Planting

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

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

Our Essential Guide: How to Plant & Pot Up Dahlias

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert