Well, it has taken a while, but we are finally making progress in our garden. Regular readers of my blog will know that we had a kitchen extension last year, and our tiny garden became a temporary builders’ yard. After the chaos of the build subsided, we were left with something that looked like this….… Read More »
courtyard garden
Summer’s here
At last the sun is out again and I have been giving the garden a mini makeover to celebrate. As explained in previous posts, we were due to have an extension, which is now not happening this year, and I had cleared out my courtyard garden in readiness. To avoid having a summer with… Read More »
Twists and Turns
I don’t usually post work features here, as they’re usually stored in my portfolio on my website, but I was pleased with this new column for Modern Gardens which features one of my lockdown illustrations. I don’t think I would have had time to work on these paintings, had it not been for the lull… Read More »
Around the Garden
There’s lots of colour and activity in the garden at the moment. All of those seeds that I sowed back in March when I needed something to focus on – they’re all coming good now. I have french beans, courgettes and tomatoes growing in pots, lots of herbs, a big container of orange calendula are… Read More »
Days of Lockdown Summer
Well, here we all are. Still! Slowly, changes are taking place and elements of normality are returning. Among my friends and acquaintances, I know people who are optimistic about the future, and those who are deeply pessimistic, still predicting Second Waves and staying at home behind closed doors. I suppose I am somewhere in the… Read More »
Garden Day UK
At the moment, it’s fair to say that every day is Garden Day. But on Sunday May 10, there is a national event to get everyone to make the most of their outside spaces. www.gardenday.co.uk is aimed at encouraging everyone to enjoy a few moments of calm, or just engage in some fun activities outdoors.… Read More »