Category Archives: Garden Living

The Many New Found Purposes of a Garden

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 [...]

Time to Add a Garden Room on to Your Living Space

June 17, 2010 – 9:13 am

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 [...]

A Water Element Can Be the Treasure of a Garden

January 29, 2010 – 8:13 am

One of the many reasons we make the effort to spend time outside is to relax. As feng shui tells us, water is an excellent element to include in an outdoor design. The sound of the motion of the water in a fountain is such a pleasant one that many retail stores have taken to [...]

The Healing Garden Collection Will Steal Your Heart

September 15, 2009 – 10:10 am

The term healing garden conjures up grand imagery, which ranges from actual botanical items to healthy living. So, when I came across a collection of plates entitled healing garden I was instantly intrigued, but not expecting to be amazed. Two things summoned up this strong response, one being the gorgeous plates themselves, and two the [...]