Pots
Pansies
OK, so I was less than complimentary about pansies in a recent post… But these I like. They look very… summery.
St James Street
The other night I found myself heading south, so to speak, down to Pall Mall and the river. It’s not an area I venture into much, but I always enjoy … Read more
Paperwhites
Every year I think I’ll plant paperwhites in autumn to flower at Christmas, and every year I don’t get around to it. Just as I never get around to posting … Read more
The Providores
Now here’s an pair of unusual and low-maintenance pots. They’re outside The Providores, a restaurant on Marylebone High Street which is always packed, whatever the time of day. The executive … Read more
Winter bedding
I find this pot a bit depressing. It’s perfectly nice and everything, but the sight of it makes my heart sink a little. Let me explain. This container contains all … Read more
Mel’s garden
Yesterday I went round to Mel’s for afternoon tea. Before we all got a bit giddy on prosecco, smoked salmon sandwiches, scones, crumpets, chocolate brownies, jelly and ice cream and … Read more
Purple patch
Most houses in Primrose Hill are painted in pastel colours but this house is purple. And the planting is pretty flamboyant, too. You can’t tell from this pic but it … Read more
Cat in a hot tin bucket
I thought all of these pots were empty, until I noticed the one on the left. For a moment I thought that the cat was dead, but I can assure … Read more