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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.

Gill Meller: Roast Aubergine, Fennel and Tomatoes with Baked Fish and Herbs
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Roast Aubergine, Fennel and Tomatoes with Baked Fish and Herbs

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Summer Journal from Gill Meller
Gill Meller

Summer Journal from Gill Meller

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill Meller: Cucumber Salad with Dill and Apple Cider Vinegar
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Cucumber Salad with Dill and Apple Cider Vinegar

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

August Tips for Squash Growers
Ellen Mary

August Tips for Squash Growers

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Gill Meller: Raw Courgettes with Fennel, Pea, Mint, Dill and Lemon
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Raw Courgettes with Fennel, Pea, Mint, Dill and Lemon

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Cucamelons - A worthy crop?
Ellen Mary

Cucamelons - A worthy crop?

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Dahlias - Thinking Forward and Back
Ellen Mary

Dahlias - Thinking Forward and Back

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Gill Meller: Broad Beans and Peas with New Potato and Parsley Gnocchi, Chives and Tarragon
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Broad Beans and Peas with New Potato and Parsley Gnocchi, Chives and Tarragon

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Mushroom Plants
Ellen Mary

Mushroom Plants

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Dahlia Tubers: Hardening Off and Potting Up
Fran Phillips

Dahlia Tubers: Hardening Off and Potting Up

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Spring Journal from Gill Meller
Gill Meller

Spring Journal from Gill Meller

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill Meller: Goat's Cheese with Rhubarb and Lovage Recipe
Gill Meller

Gill Meller: Goat's Cheese with Rhubarb and Lovage Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author