Kentish Town part II
Once one person starts planting in communal spaces, others often follow suit, as any guerrilla gardener will tell you. The roads around Ryland Road (see previous post) also have planted-up … Read more
Veronica Peerless
Pimp your pavement
Kentish Town If there’s one place I’d like to live in London, it’s Kentish Town. It’s near Hampstead Heath, is home to a healthy amount of oddballs and hasn’t entirely … Read more
Victoria sunset
Victoria I wasn’t expecting to take any pics yesterday as the weather was pretty grim, but towards the end of the day there was a beautiful sunset. I found these … Read more
Ashley Gardens
I went to the RHS Halls in Victoria today for a preview of the London Orchid Show and to hear about what the RHS shows have in store this year. … Read more
Keep off the grass
I love Paris, of course, but there’s one thing about it that I don’t get: you’re rarely allowed to sit on the grass in a park. A few summers ago … Read more
Paris je t’aime part III
Forsythia hedges were providing streaks of yellow all over Paris this weekend. They were often paired with photinia hedges, currently sporting their red spring shoots. It’s not a combination you want … Read more
Paris je t’aime part II
The back part of Cafe Montecao is built almost entirely of glass and is covered with ivy, growing in around 20 smallish pots fixed to trellis (I presume an irrigation system … Read more
Paris je t’aime part I
I was expecting to see some interesting window boxes and balconies in Paris this weekend, but it probably wasn’t the best time of year for them. And of course very … Read more
Hedged bets
Some people think Hampstead Garden Suburb is a bit twee, but I like it. What’s not to like about an estate that was created with green spaces and social cohesion in … Read more
Through the garden gate!
I love this little front garden. In a limited space it combines some tasteful hard landscaping, some decent planting, two trees and a parking space. And a great gate. The … Read more