We’d like to say a big "thank you" to the hard working Addenbrooke's staff a year on from the first day of national lockdown....

The powerhouse Zamioculcas is the Houseplant of the Month in January. It’s trendy, stylish and incredibly easy to care for. ...

We're heading headfast into the new year and those frosty months. Here’s our tips on what to do this January in your garden....

The January bird of the month is one known for its large social groups; the aptly named long-tailed tit. ...

Houseplants can make a house a home. Here's our feature on the our favourite houseplant this November and how to care for it....

Bring your garden to life with plants for winter interest., including attractive bark, fragrant flowers, beautiful berries and more....

We've compiled our list of jobs in the garden this September to get your garden winter-ready and blooming in spring....

Less commonly known as alternatives to cut trees are potted and pot grown trees that can be moved back into the garden after Christmas....

Houseplants can make a house a home. Here's our feature on the our favourite houseplant this November and how to care for it....

We've compiled our list of jobs in the garden this September to get your garden winter-ready and blooming in spring....

We've compiled our list of jobs in the garden this September to get your garden winter-ready and blooming in spring....

Green, yellow, red, orange, brown, purple, black - flamboyant Croton brings autumn’s glow into your home.  The best-known is the multicolour...

The September Bird of the Month is the Goldfinch. Goldfinches are a striking and sociable bird often seen in loose colonies across the UK. ...

We've compiled our list of jobs in the garden this September to get your garden winter-ready and blooming in spring....

Houseplants can make a house a home. Here's our feature on the our favourite houseplant this September and how to care for it....

Planting bulbs can be a great cost effective way to fill your garden with blooms to create continual colour from spring through until autumn...

Cacti are an exciting houseplant genus that has a big impact on an interior and often lives alongside its owners for generations. ...

It’s clear that the passion for gardening formed over the lock down period is still holding strong, and although August is a quieter month ...

August's Bird of the Month is found in all continents, the house sparrow....

The majority of the hard work has been done over the previous months, so it's just a case of keeping the garden continually blooming, health...

Celosia is the ideal houseplant for those who like something a little more unusual....

July's Bird of the Month is the brightly coloured Bullfinch...

Campanula also known as the "bell flower" has over 100 varieties to choose from....

We'll show you how to fill your plate with produce from your garden....

April's Bird of the Month is the ever colourful garden visitor, the Blue Tit....

We'll show you how to fill your plate with produce from your garden....

We'll show you how to fill your plate with produce from your garden....

The aptly named Greenfinch is our bird for May, you may have also hear it called the Green Linnet and Green Grosbeak depending on the locale...

You may know Spathiphyllum as the Peace Lily due to it's white flowers than stand tall, above the foliage like white flags. The name "Spath...

Keep your spirits up with these 5 ideas for making time at home a positive experience....

Campanula also known as the "bell flower" has over 100 varieties to choose from....

We'll show you how to fill your plate with produce from your garden....

April's Bird of the Month is the ever colourful garden visitor, the Blue Tit....

It’s not always easy picking the right gift for loved ones and Mother’s Day is no exception. To make your life easier we’ve created our guar...

March brings longer daylight hours and warmer weather; allowing more plants to start into growth as the garden begins to fill with the promi...

March brings with it the start of Spring and it’s bird of the month, the song thrush embodies this with its beautiful song. ...

Dendrobium is an orchid from the same family as Phalaenopsis, Cambria and Cymbidium. They're characterised by the classic structure of the f...

Mid-February is the perfect time for pruning most roses, including Bush (Hybrid Tea and Floribundas), Climbing, and Shrub roses that repeat ...

Blackbirds are the most common member of the thrush family and can be seen in gardens across the UK as well as on summer walks through woodl...

As soon as the Areca palm (scientific name: Dypsis syn. Areca) has settled into its spot, it’s a houseplant that projects nothing but calm. ...

We’re only days away from Valentines’ day, but there’s no need to panic, read our quick guide for ideas to show how much your loved one mea...

Statistically February is the coldest month in the UK so it’s hardly surprising the that there’s still a big focus on tidying the garden thi...

All our roses come from our growers between November and April and have been lifted when they are dormant, and then potted up ready for the ...

What you first notice about the poinsettia are the beautifully coloured leaves. They’re often thought to be the flowers, but are actually br...

December is the month of Christmas and often with Christmas comes snow and frost which can have a huge effect on your garden....

The Bird of the Month for December is one famously associated with Christmas in the UK, robins. ...

We're looking into the best control options and plant alternatives in the garden to counteract the threat of caterpillar damage....

From elegant ‘feel-real’ artificial trees to freshly cut real varieties we have a beautiful Christmas tree for everyone waiting in store....

It’s the age old question, how many lights do I need for my Christmas tree? Well we’re here to alleviate that Christmas conundrum, giving yo...

As we enter the Christmas festive season it’s time to think about which type of Christmas tree to buy and decorate. ...

Calathea is characterised by the fabulous markings on the leaves and the rich choice of leaf shapes, from round and oval to spear-shaped....

The November 'Bird of the Month' is a common garden bird that can be found across the UK, Parus major, more commonly known as the ‘Great Tit...

Welcome to the start of November, the last month of autumn. You should start to look at frost protection in the garden....

The October Bird of the Month is the Starling, and is commonly found in UK gardens. ...

Large-Leaved Ficus plants are September's plant of the month due to their high impact apeal with large leaves, tall stems and relatively min...

Planting is still possible as we head into autumn as the soil has warmed up and the weather is still pleasant enough for you to want to be o...

Carnivorous plants are fascinating plants that all have their own unique way of attracting and catching their prey....

Getting kids outside during the cooler weather can be a battle, why not try creating a veg patch they can take ownership of. ...

Val Sinclair and her band Turquoise returned to Scotsdales for another amazing evening of jazz tunes in the sun at our Great Shelford store....

At the end of June we invited in our food hall suppliers to provide a range of free tasters from specialist gins to local jams....

We wanted to give our customers something special this month and what better way than to set up a BBQ and celebrate American Independence Da...

You will find that sunflowers can be a great addition to brighten up any garden, they not only add variety to your flowers selection but als...

Strawberries can be considered the ideal fruit, it’s herbaceous and easy to cultivate , and it’s the first outdoor fruit to come into season...

We all know that roses are the nations favourite flower, and with good reason. They instantly draw on romantic connotations, they’re never ...

National BBQ Week 2019 has come and gone and as avid fans of eating al fresco we could hardly resist putting on a few demonstrations....

As the nation’s favourite flower, the rose is a timeless classic and if planted and cared for properly, your roses can last a life...

As a society we’re growing ever more conscious of what we’re eating and where it’s come from. To really embrace a healthy lifestyle grow you...

With the hot summer coming up, we want to make helping dogs as easy as possible. We will not be allowing dogs on leads into our Great Shelfo...

Sunday 16th June is Father's Day, the one day every year that we celebrate our dad's and all the amazing things they do for us every other ...

We’ve moved away from spring into the glorious, long, hot days of summer, so let Scotsdales Discover Summer campaign to help inspire you tod...

For the second year running we’ve got our mugs at the ready and got involved with UK Coffee Week a fundraising campaign organised by Project...

There’s no deigning that hail and rain isn’t everyone’s idea of great BBQ weather, but Chris and James from our Garden Furniture team battle...

If you’ve grown tomatoes before, then you’ll have heard of varieties like Moneymaker and Alicante, perhaps you’ve grown Tumbling Toms from a...

Bathrooms can be great places for plants! Often replicating tropical rainforest environments, making them the perfect place for humidity-lov...

Scotsdales easy guide to growing tomatoes filled with flavour....

Discover Easter in the Garden, we look at how to make the most your garden space in time for the long bank holiday weekend this April...

There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh herbs and creating your own indoor herb garden couldn’t be easier....

Easter is nearly upon us and we wanted to help by showing how easy it is to make quick sharing dishes in time for the long bank holiday...

Begonias originate from the warm, damp forest regions of New Guinea, southern Africa and the Andes...

Sometimes we need a bit of inspiration, so we thought we’d collect our favourite Easter egg ideas to help make Easter really special....

On Sunday 31st March it’s Mother’s day where we put mum first and thank her for all she does for us throughout the year....

To celebrate the start of Crufts Scotsdales ran our own Facebook competition to find the cutest pup!...

Spring is officially in the air and Scotsdales wanted to celebrate by providing our customers with a taste of American BBQ. ...

Now spring has well and truly sprung, this is the best time of year to be growing and planting out your baby plants...

The house plant of the month for March is Spathiphyllum, more commonly known as the Peace lily......

From earthy new potatoes and bite-sized salad varieties to fluffy bakers and roasters, the trusty humble potato remains the UK’s favourite ...

Scotsdales celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Pig by hosting a Chinese themed BBQ demonstration at our Great Shelford store. ...

Scotsdales is delighted to introduce ‘Discover Spring’ to kick off a year of discovery for our customers of all ages and interests....

We’re enjoying a flower-filled Christmas at Scotsdales, most recently with the brilliant and informative Cambridge Flower School....

The biggest problem most of us have with our lawns are weeds. These are best treated between the period of April and October. ...

We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to the gin lovers who joined us, and contributed to the electric atmosphere at our first ever Gin Tasting...

Applying EverGreen Autumn Lawn Feed early in autumn will act quickly to green your grass....

We’d like to say a big "thank you" to the hard working Addenbrooke's staff a year on from the first day of national lockdown....

The powerhouse Zamioculcas is the Houseplant of the Month in January. It’s trendy, stylish and incredibly easy to care for. ...

We're heading headfast into the new year and those frosty months. Here’s our tips on what to do this January in your garden....

The January bird of the month is one known for its large social groups; the aptly named long-tailed tit. ...

Houseplants can make a house a home. Here's our feature on the our favourite houseplant this November and how to care for it....

Bring your garden to life with plants for winter interest., including attractive bark, fragrant flowers, beautiful berries and more....

We've compiled our list of jobs in the garden this September to get your garden winter-ready and blooming in spring....

Less commonly known as alternatives to cut trees are potted and pot grown trees that can be moved back into the garden after Christmas....

Houseplants can make a house a home. Here's our feature on the our favourite houseplant this November and how to care for it....