You only get a true measure of a business when something goes wrong. I had originally ordered some…read moreflowers (same day for collection) - but when I arrived to collect, nobody could remember taking my order. The manager and staff, to their credit, immediately rallied around and put together the most beautiful bouquet. The significant other loves her gift and I will definitely be coming back. Next time I'll do better and give them more time to prepare!

If you ever need chocolate or flowers. This is the place to come!…read more Harvest Garden has been in Morningside, for forever it seems. They do beautiful displays of flowers immediately outside the shop, and in the windows. For me, the reason to go here. Chocolate! Harvest Garden is the only Scottish, if not UK stockist of Laura Secord. These are gorgeous chocolates that I first had in Canada. Beware, these are not cheap! In season, they sell chocolate figs. These are handmade in someone's house in Spain. Basically, it is a fresh fig that has chocolate fondant in the middle, then they are foil wrapped. That description could never do them justice though. I am always guaranteed to find what I want here for birthdays, christmas etc. There is a good range of chocolate stocked, and a price to suit all pockets. I haven't made it to the handmade chocolate counter yet though.....

One of the hidden attractions just outside Edinburgh is the labour of love run by Liberty and…read moreHamish Martin called The Secret Herb Garden. This idyllic venture lies 6 miles south of the city centre and allows the owners to share their enjoyment of herbs along with home produced food and drink, vintage furniture and candles made from the wax produced by the on-site apiary. Entry to the garden is free of charge, however, it is difficult not to spend money with a huge array of herbs for sale - I never realised how many types of mint existed until they were lined up, each with their own particular fragrance or taste. You'll also find it hard to resist spending some time in the cafe with a selection of cakes and scones as well as a very enjoyable lunch dish of Sweet Corn Quiche and Hand Picked Flower Salad. When you have finished lunch head beyond the glass-house and take a look at the apiary where you can see inside a working bee-hive; the medicinal garden and some innovative plant pots, including a Volkswagen Beetle that has herbs growing from its boot and bonnet. If you are looking for something a little different in easy travelling distance from Scotland's capital city then The Secret Herb Garden is a great choice.

The Secret Herb Garden is exactly what the name suggests; a hidden wonderland of herby goodness. If…read moreyou're a foodie looking for that special all-natural flavour or looking for a particular medicinal herb, then I've no doubt that SHG is just what you're after. I liked that all the herb labels shared a suggested use or some properties of the plant. For example, certain plants would make for a nourishing bath soak, and others, just perfect for an edible cake decoration. Secret Herb Garden, I do appreciate your passion for plant power! We were welcomed by a HUGE pregnant pig bathing in the hot spring sun. Aside from wanting to be that glorious pig, I thought it was just really nice that there's a big-ass pig just chilling up front. We said hello with a friendly stroke behind the ear, before heading into herby heaven. Boy, oh, boy! - There's so much. To express, just how much, I'll tell you that I was completely overwhelmed by all the variants of mint. You'd be a fool, like I was, to think that mint, as a herb, was constrained to the pepper and spear varieties. No, no, no! Just go have a gander at the impressive mint selection at the Secret Herb Garden. It's seriously impressive. - Mint! There's greenhouses adorned with herb after herb, with the occasional couch perched in amongst the madness of plants. There's also a café and a little shop selling beeswax, foraging books and other quirky goodies. You can sign up for meditation classes too. It's twee, and special in its very own way. Service is casual, and tables are dotted around the place, so your order may take a tad longer to find its way to you. Our table was a teeny bit rickety but we were grateful to have found a spot out front where our pooch could chill with us. (Dogs out front only!) I got a latte. Of course, it had a little heart in the foam. - A smile-inducer if every there was one. We waved goodbye to Secret Herb Garden, and to the pregnant pig. I'll be back to see the piglets, and to try the cakes, and, most importantly, for the wonderful herbs.

visited the restaurant for breakfast on Monday 18th December at 10.30 am where the staff said , to…read moretheir surprise ,they weren't busy. Two cooked breakfasts were ordered ; one being vegetarian with Quorn sausages which were dry and so hard couldn't be cut through with a knife and fork and the scrambled egg was over cooked and dry , the on,y edible part were the beans and a large mushroom. The meat bacon and sausage and scrambled egg were all said to be over cooked as was the potato scone. we were very disappointed and won't repeat the experience.

I visited Dobbies yesterday with my granddaughter. I wanted some advice as to what flowers would…read moresurvive ,as I live practically on the beach on a very windy east coast ! the first assistant I asked couldnt help me but she found Mark for me ! He was really helpful. I explained that I knew nothing about gardening as it was my husband who had always enjoyed that but he passed away 8yrs ago and I have moved into a very small house with not very much garden space really But I wanted some pots with some lovely flowers to put on my decking He was an absolute find ! He was so helpful and knowledgeable. He even helped my granddaughter to put everything in the car I will definitely be back as I have my eye on a nice little table and chairs for the little space I have at the front (hopefully a little more sheltered from the wind ,but if not I might have to buy one of the screens /windbreak too!) And to finish my experience , at the checkout the very nice lady explained the advantages of a Dobbies Club Card and so I signed up for that too! And we had 2 free drinks after a snack lunch in the cafe. A very satisfying visit all round. Thank you !

This is quite close proximatey to where I live, so it's quite easy to get to by car and buses go…read morepast the entrance road to it. I always seem to walk out of the with something green leafed! It has a fab selection of plants and garden equipment. The restaurant always has something nice to offer and is always busy at lunch times. Anytime I need advice the staff are really helpful and offer to help you to your car with your goods (usually compost with me!!). It's won awards in the past as of that you can rely on quality. Not only that they are independant and local.

My first Pentland Plants stop only extends to the cafe and gift shop this time round but, boy, was…read morethe huge bowl of broccoli and courgette soup just what I needed. The gift shop is just the kind of cute I'm all in for. They stock Ness accessories and really adorable handcrafted brooches and similar goodies. Its also really varied in its stock and you'll find food and homeware produce too. It was a quick stop with lunch in mind but just the kind to tempt me back if I'm nearby. Although, probably not at peak lunch hours as the cafe does get extremely busy. Just a heads up: the cafe gets warm, since you're technically in one big greenhouse. If it's a warm day, it will be even warmer inside.

Friendly people , and excellent service…read more First class work And very reasonable prices

As I've mentioned in previous reviews - I'm not very lucky in carpets. It doesn't matter what…read morecolour I get, or how carefully I tread on them, I always manage to get some kind of tea/food or make-up stain smeared all over them. Nevertheless, I still like carpets and rugs, there's nothing nicer than waking up in the morning and stepping onto a nice fluffy rug. I popped into G&C carpets the other day and even though it's quite a small store, it has an excellent selection and I noticed a very pretty black rug with red flowers on it for a mere £35. They also had washable furry rugs for £15. The prices are very reasonable and the selection is good so if you're looking to add something extra to your home then a nice rug is the perfect idea, plus, if you're a student, the prices here won't break to bank.