Trending in St John’s Wood
Regular readers of this blog (hello, both of you!) will know that St John’s Wood is considered the box ball capital of Europe. Topiary has been trending in NW8 for … Read more
Veronica Peerless
Pippa Greenwood’s barrel greenhouse
I went on a photoshoot at Pippa Greenwood’s place last week. It was mind-numbingly cold with a biting wind but Pippa was very jolly and fed us cupcakes and pizza. … Read more
John’s window boxes (again)
I featured John’s window boxes last summer when they were filled with orange geraniums and coleus. Here’s his winter version. The cyclamen and violas are pretty, but it’s the pale … Read more
Guess the shop…
This classy, rustic looking planter planted with tasteful wintry evergreens instantly caught my eye. I was intrigued to see what type of emporium it was standing outside. A cafe, or kitchen … Read more
Heather and cordyline
A heather and a cordyline aren’t two plants I’d think of putting together, but I think the combination works. I like the classy tall white pot, too. It’s one of … Read more
Winter pots
I stopped by to see Andrea Brunsendorf, head gardener at the Inner Temple Garden the other day. Her display of pots is amazing in spring and summer, and in … Read more
Winter blossom arch
Viburnum tinus ‘Bodnantense Dawn’ is one of my favourite plants – it flowers in the middle of winter and has the most fantastic scent that stops you in your tracks. … Read more
Isabella Street
I’d like to say that Isabella Street is one of London’s best-kept secrets, but it isn’t really. It’s just that I’ve only recently discovered it. I was initially drawn to … Read more
Jungle effect
My friends Tim and Alan have recently moved to Brighton, where they’ve bought a house that is identical to the one they lived in in London. The only differences are … Read more