Gardening with the Elements

Anna and Norrie continue to create a hillside garden on alluvial gravel and granite, battling high rainfall, storm force winds and very little soil.

The hill, the rock, and its structure dictate the garden design, with sphagnum moss used as a growing medium and only the hardier species able to thrive.

The very acidic soil suits shallow-rooted ericaceous plants, and a large selection of Rhododendrons has been introduced alongside other species to extend the flowering season.