Olympic-Scapes? well the Olympic Landscapes of course! The Games were not the only draw for this summers BIG event in the East of the city of London. I suspect Mr Coe et al have a set of 3 landscape and planting genius to thank for the sell out sales to the Olympic Park this summer….
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A Cotswold Day with Dan Pearson & Mary Keen
It was all a bit last minute to be honest and the inner cynic faffed about whether I should afford this day in the Gloucestershire countryside, wandering round the country garden of writer and designer Mary Keen along with Dan Pearson, probably just some very tolerant professionals making money for a good cause but not…
Continue ReadingSketching. Is it over rated in Garden Design
I came across this site – http://www.urbansketchers.org/ which champions and displays some incredible sketch works from 100 keen contributors in 30 countries of the world. It says “.. Some are architects and illustrators, others are graphic designers, web developers, painters or educators, all sharing the same passion for drawing on location.” – after purchasing next years diary from…
Continue ReadingSerpentine Gallery Pavilion – August 2011
One can read about and be inspired by gardens and people working in the landscape around them but nothing beats actually going and sitting in it, walking through it, touching the plants and then sitting some more. If there is a cup of early grey so much the better. The drizzle only enhanced this installation,…
Continue ReadingPiet & Anja Oudolf at the Garden Museum
Sifting through a friends copy of the Saturday Telegraph some weeks ago I came across an article flaunting talks with legendary Piet Oudolf and Tom Stuart Smith. Ok only legendary if you’re a gardener or garden designer I suppose but nevertheless BOTH worth noting even if you’re not! http://www.oudolf.com/piet-oudolfThe Garden Museum are hosting an exhibition…
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