January 17, 2012 – 1:22 pm
We all know that creating a liveable space in a garden is not done in one foul swoop. Instead, it is somewhat of an on going project, as the items we use to define the garden room need tending to on occasion. Before we can start to enjoy lazy days sitting in the balmy sun, [...]
November 10, 2011 – 5:57 am
Both indoors and out I am a spice fiend. Inside, when I cook I amp up recipes with the inclusion of high powered spices. It has been said by family that I am under the impression that pain is a flavour, for the spicier a dish the bigger the grin on my face. Well, occasionally, [...]
So you have an unwanted collection of mix and match coffee and tea cups and saucers, along with bowls and plates leftover from a decade, or decades of unfortunate calamities. A chipped plate here, a cracked cup there, and absolutely no idea of what to do with them, other than toss them. Thus, you house [...]
If you have a large tree in your garden it might provide the perfect place to construct a bench. Think about building a simple garden bench around the base of your big tree. You will want to leave a bit of space for the trees additional trunk growth. Depending on the type of tree you [...]
It is rare for anyone to place a decorative item in their garden like a statue or plaque and to not want it to look as though it has been an inhabitant of the space for decades. Luckily, there is no reason to have to wait it out for the items to start to look [...]
December 21, 2010 – 9:22 am
You may be surprised at the resilience of the herbs in your garden, even in winter. In fact, there are some that are able to survive even snow when everything is just right. The snow itself acts as an insulator of sorts to the herbs, and protects against the other extreme winter factors that exist [...]
November 4, 2010 – 10:55 am
When it comes to utility and beauty, evergreen plants are a shoe in. For, if you are interested in creating a barrier in your garden from the strong winter wind, consider planting evergreen trees. These lovely trees can help to protect against the prevailing wind by either deflecting or intercepting. Also, after analyzing your weather [...]
October 4, 2010 – 3:17 pm
Recently, I attended a party at an amazing rooftop garden. The host really lucked out with the weather, but had played it safe by contacting a large parasol hire company in the event of rain. Even though the sky remained clear, the parasols were out on display and looked quite impressive. So, being the lover [...]
September 23, 2010 – 7:35 pm
For quite sometime I thought of the garden as a place to work feverishly on upkeep, and to entertain guests. Over the years I pruned, planned new plant configurations, and ruined several pairs of jeans getting down and dirty. I celebrated the results of those arduous hours of gardening by showing them off at dinner [...]
While we all love to venture out of doors for a sunshine filled morning reading the newspaper, a delightful brunch with friends, or a sunset drinks party it is not always possible. Weather has a stronghold over us here in the UK and dictates a great deal of our daily lives. With climate change upon [...]