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
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
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
There’s a garden near my flat that looks like it’s got some interesting stuff in it, judging from the plants I can see popping over the fence – lots of … Read more
Three teddy bears sitting in a magnolia tree is not something you see every day. But they seem strangely at home there – and the big black bear has his … Read more
The moment I saw this garden gate in East Dulwich, south east London, I knew something pretty special would be behind it. But I couldn’t really see what, apart from … Read more
For the first time today, the owner of the house came home as I was taking a picture of their garden. He was very nice about it. ‘My wife will … Read more
I got lost in Victoria a few years ago and stumbled across this tiny street of slightly dilapidated terraced houses. I remember admiring this sculpture then and was pleased to … Read more
Just down from the Abbey Road Studios and the famous zebra crossing is this mansion block front garden. The brick raised beds look like they’ve been there since Paul, John, … Read more