I was in Spain a couple of weeks ago and visited the Picasso museum in Malaga, which was really enjoyable. I have to say the design of the building itself was almost as good as it’s contents.
We left through a door at the back of the building and came across this fabulous fig tree.
May is one of the loveliest times of the year here and it’s usually the time when we start using our garden more. A garden is a great asset, somewhere to sit and relax or just to potter around in and enjoy how everything is developing.
But if you’re unhappy with how your garden looks and don’t enjoy spending time in it, here’s some information to help you get it right.
This week my Friday inspiration is the architectural detail of tiles around this little window, typical of the *Arts & Crafts style of architecture.
It was about 17 years ago that I tentatively began a garden design for my very first clients in south London. I have to admit to being very nervous starting out all those years ago, but I knew, even then, how important it was to listen to them and interpret their needs to create a garden that looked lovely and suited their busy lives. Continue reading
Want to know more about how Show Gardens are judged at the Chelsea Flower Show? Here’s part two of my interview with Andrew Wilson, teacher, author, garden designer and RHS judge for the past 17 years.
Maybe I’m a bit nosey ( I prefer to call it inquisitive), but I like to know what’s going on. For instance, I always enjoy exhibitions, shows etc, much more when I know a bit about the background. So I thought you’d like to hear about how Show Gardens are judged at the Chelsea Flower Show, if you’re visiting the Show, or watching it on T.V., you’ll enjoy the experience much more after reading my interview with Andrew Wilson, teacher, author, garden designer and RHS judge for the past 17 years.
The contrast of a solid plant shape, in this case topiary Box cones, next to ornamental grasses, is always a winning combination for me.
I hope you’ve all had a lovely, long weekend, and although we’ve had lots of rain, I’ve been thinking about the recent hose-pipe ban. Wouldn’t life be a lot easier if we didn’t need to use hose-pipes in our gardens?
My Friday inspiration this week is this lovely sleek garden bench, I love the timeless design which looks so contemporary
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