
← Scotland Grows Show16 Oct 2025 · 40 min
Scotland Grows Show S10 E4: Cambo Gardens' Composting Masterclass with Callum Halstead
“Getting your hands dirty in a compost heap - there’s not a lot that’s better than that in my mind.”
Head Gardener Callum Halstead shares the secrets from Cambo Gardens’ Festival of Compost, practical advice for composting at home, and lessons learned from a challenging Scottish summer to inspire resilient, beautiful gardens all year round.
Callum’s expert advice will make you to look at soil, mulch, and biodiversity in new ways. Plus, find out what makes Cambo’s season-long plantings and National Snowdrop Collection a must-see, even in the heart of winter.
If you want fresh ideas for your garden, this episode is a treasure trove you won’t want to miss!
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This series of the Scotland Grows Show is sponsored by Dedicate a Tree, a special opportunity from the National Trust for Scotland to help breathe new life into Scotland’s woodlands.