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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.

Chorizo and Bean Soup
Gill Meller

Chorizo and Bean Soup

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Pork and Pumpkin Curry Recipe
Gill Meller

Pork and Pumpkin Curry Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Grilled Halloumi with Red Onions and Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Gill Meller

Grilled Halloumi with Red Onions and Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill's Nettle Soup
Gill Meller

Gill's Nettle Soup

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Scallops With Creamed Leeks And Parsley
Gill Meller

Scallops With Creamed Leeks And Parsley

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Rosemary Focaccia with Chorizo and Goat's Cheese Recipe
Gill Meller

Rosemary Focaccia with Chorizo and Goat's Cheese Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Miria's Harris Greenhouse Pickle
Miria Harris

Miria's Harris Greenhouse Pickle

Miria Harris

Award winning landscape designer

Squash, Garlic and Sage Pasta Recipe
Gill Meller

Squash, Garlic and Sage Pasta Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Roast Beetroot Hummus
Gill Meller

Roast Beetroot Hummus

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

A Roast Tomato Sauce For Everything!
Gill Meller

A Roast Tomato Sauce For Everything!

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

A Delicious Bashed Cucumbers with Green Chillies Recipe
Gill Meller

A Delicious Bashed Cucumbers with Green Chillies Recipe

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author

Gill's Hot Smoked Cauliflower With A Cheese And Dill Sauce
Gill Meller

Gill's Hot Smoked Cauliflower With A Cheese And Dill Sauce

Gill Meller

Chef, Food Writer & Author