Merry Christmas
I love the big, fat topiary in front of this classy-looking house, with its classy-looking wreath. Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for stopping by in 2012 – I’ll continue to … Read more
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Evergreens
In some contexts, evergreen box and ivy – and nothing else – would look a bit uninteresting/unimaginative. But against this very distinctive cream and black tiled background, it looks perfect. … Read more
Spindle tree
I was feeling a little overworked and overwrought the other day, so I thought I’d go for a stomp around Regent’s Park and feel the calming effects of some green … Read more
Fondation Cartier part deux
I only ended up going to the Fondation Cartier because my Parisian pal Esther needed to order some curtains that were on sale in a shop nearby, but I’m really … Read more
Green wall, Paris
The French are much better at green walls than we are. There are a few in London – notably at the Athenaeum Hotel and at the O2 (and then there’s … Read more
Winter light
I used to think that January and February were my least favourite months of the year, but I’m now awarding that dubious accolade to November and December. All of a … Read more
I want one of those
My friend Naomi and I went to the launch party of the Pothole Gardener‘s new book the other night. I was really pleased to be invited because I love what … Read more
Marcia’s garden
This is Marcia’s garden, planted up just over a year ago by… me! When Marcia moved in, it consisted of the decking with gravel around the edge, plus a … Read more