Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden (again)
I suffered rather an ordeal the other night. In other words, I had my photo taken. My friend Naomi at Out of My Shed is writing a book, and she … Read more
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Mum’s garden
For the last couple of years, my Mum and I have been tweaking a small border that sweeps in front of the seating area at the bottom of her garden. … Read more
Warren Street part 2
As my friend Steven and I walked along Warren Street to London’s cheapest pub (we are so classy) we passed the building on Warren Street that I’ve featured several times … Read more
Back to black
This pic really doesn’t do this building justice, but every window has a colourful window box. They feature lots of reds, which always look great against black. At its base … Read more
Chaun’s place
My friend Chaun tells me that this bronze container is specifically made for storing a hosepipe. I’m not entirely sure I believe him, but it does have drainage holes and … Read more
Secret gardens part 2: National Theatre
I’ve waxed lyrical about the Queen Elizabeth Hall roof garden a couple of times on this blog, and that definitely qualifies as a secret garden. But there’s a new kid … Read more
Secret gardens part 1: The V&A
As London returns to normal after the Olympics, I miss not only the sport but the emptiness of the rest of the city. In the next couple of posts, I’ll … Read more
Sweet peas
Gardening wisdom decrees that sweet peas don’t grow well in pots. If they have to be grown that way, the roots need lots of depth. Well, these are doing just … Read more
Mary Berry’s garden
I’ve been on quite a few work awaydays over the years, and one – a day trip to Ghent, Belgium, for the Floralies in 2010 – will be forever etched … Read more