Tinnisburn Plants

31/08/2026

In 2023 I had the privilege of being part of a group who spent 3 weeks trekking in Nepal and was struck by its beauty, how warm and welcoming the Nepali people were and how poor the country was. The news of the glacier collapse and subsequent flood has been heart-breaking, especially as I know people from the affected area.

The 2023 trek was organised by Sunil and our guides were Dorche; Sunil's father, Renzen; his aunt and Lokendra; his school friend.
Lokendra is alive - but he was leading a group through that valley and over the Tibetan border just one day before the disaster. Dorche and Renzen are safe in Kathmandu but they were the lucky ones.

Sunil's village was badly damaged by the 2015 earthquake and was rebuilt only to be entirely swept away by the flood, along with 165+ villagers; all relatives and friends of Sunil. It is hard to imagine how to come to terms with this.....

David & Stella Rankin, who led the 2023 trek have started a JustGiving page and would welcome any donations, large or small. Everything given goes directly to relief work to help people like Sunil, Dorche, Renzen and Lokendra.

Iʼm raising money to support an emergency in Nepal. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

31/08/2026

Doing a ‘pop-up’ at Woodside Plant Centre always feels more like a day off as there are so many lovely plants to enjoy in the walled garden, both planted out in the garden and in the plant sales area. This time of year I have Kniphofia envy; the huge plant by the tearoom is in full bloom and looking fabulous!

31/08/2026

All set up at Woodside Plant Centre with a selection of Truly Hardy Perennials. It’s a glorious day, the birds are singing and it smells as though the cheese scones are just out of the oven 😋 I’ll be here until 4pm

30/08/2026

It’s the final day of the garden, nursery & tearoom being open for 2026 so if you want to pick up any end of season bargains this is your last chance! There are some of mums delicious cakes in the tearoom plus freshly picked Discovery apples 😋 We are open until 4pm today

29/08/2026

12ft done, only another 18ft to go! So exciting to see this going up and it’ll be even better when it’s ready for the plants to move in 🤩 A huge thank to to M and his assistant 😊

28/08/2026

It’s the final weekend of the garden, nursery & tearoom being open to visitors before Helen & Webster settle down to an autumn & winter of potting on, weeding, pruning and generally tidying up before we open for Snowdrops next February. This Sat & Sun 10am-4pm will be your last chance to visit this year. We still have half price trees, shrubs and perennials plus a great offer on hardy succulents

24/08/2026

Our garden, nursery & tearoom close to visitors this coming Sunday but on Bank Holiday Monday I’ll be back at Woodside Plant Centre 😊 Hopefully see you there!

24/08/2026

Only 1 weekend left before the garden, nursery & tearoom close to visitors until the spring but it doesn’t mean that work stops; in fact we’ll be busier than ever with the contents of all these boxes to unpack and assemble 😁

21/08/2026

Our last few trees are now HALF PRICE! No reservations, if you want them you’ll have to come and get them.
We have:
1 x Fagus Asplenifolia £40
2 x Sorbus hupehensis now £10
1 x Pear Doyenne du Comice now £32.50
1 x Malus Evereste now £30
1 x Prunus Pink Champagne now £30
1 x Sorbus Glendoick Spire now £30
1 x Malus Jelly King now £30
Plus most of the shrubs are HALF PRICE too so some great bargains to be had!