My plans fell through on Sunday, but that meant an unexpected day on my own in the garden. At the moment, I can’t think of anything nicer. In the pale sunshine, I finished painting my fences in Urban Slate, and gave a piece of trellis a coat of Cuprinol Dusky Gem. I attached it to… Read More »
Upcycled garden
Back outside!
We moved in to our new house at the end of June 2018, so last year there was no time to do much to the garden in the growing season. It became a bit of a dumping ground for boxes which would not fit into the house. We did build a pretty little shed, but… Read More »
12 Days of Making (11) Last minute gifts
A planter makes a beautiful last minute gift, and it’s not too late to bag a few cyclamen and some ivy to create this pretty white and green bowl of loveliness. Take an old bowl (I used this copper one from a flea market in the summer). Decant the plants, and put some potting compost… Read More »
12 Days of Making (6) Brown paper parcels tied up with string
I haven’t bought all the presents yet, but I’m getting there. I’m going to wrap as I go along, it’s easier that way. This year, as usual, I’m not going for sparkly paper. Pretty though it is, it can’t be recycled and that’s a no for me. At this point, there’s no time to make… Read More »
Settling in
Here we are, six weeks into our new life in Stamford. I’m not sure where the time has gone. It has flown by in a cloud of dust, a heap of boxes and a lot of DIY. At the moment, there’s no time for watercolour painting, cooking or much gardening. I’m either working on my… Read More »
Urban gardening at Mercato Metropolitano
Last week I got the chance to visit Mercato Metropolitano, which is a sustainable community market in the heart of south London. Elephant & Castle is the location for this pioneering project which brings together community events such as simple cooking classes, music, hydroponic farming, pop up accommodation and street foods from all over the… Read More »