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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.

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

Our Essential Guide: How To Grow Courgettes & Squash
Ruth Darrah

Our Essential Guide: How To Grow Courgettes & Squash

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

Encouraging Pollinators & Growing Cut Flowers for Future Seasons
Fran Phillips

Encouraging Pollinators & Growing Cut Flowers for Future Seasons

Fran Phillips

Business Owner - La-Di Dardy Flowers

Intro to Urban & Balcony Gardens - Container Gardening
Ellen Mary

Intro to Urban & Balcony Gardens - Container Gardening

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Support Local Gardening Suppliers
Andrew White

Support Local Gardening Suppliers

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

30 Stem Challenge
Ellen Mary

30 Stem Challenge

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

April at Norfolk School of Gardening - Joy of Home Gardening
Ruth Darrah

April at Norfolk School of Gardening - Joy of Home Gardening

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

Rhino Quarterly Newsletter
Andrew White

Rhino Quarterly Newsletter

Andrew White

Rhino's Gardening Enthusiast & Greenhouse Expert

Bunch of tomatoes growing on the vine
Ruth Darrah

Our Essential Guide: How To Grow Tomatoes

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening

March Allotment Blog
Ellen Mary

March Allotment Blog

Ellen Mary

Gardener, Author & Content Creator

Hawkwell Herbology: Winter Savory & Vegetable Soup
Sara Dixon

Hawkwell Herbology: Winter Savory & Vegetable Soup

Sara Dixon

Business Owner & Herb Grower

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Seed Swapping & Spring Bulb De-Clumping
Ruth Darrah

This week from Norfolk School of Gardening - Seed Swapping & Spring Bulb De-Clumping

Ruth Darrah

Founder of Norfolk School of Gardening