by Tim Howell
When you find yourself catching the train to London at six o’clock on a Saturday morning you know you must be on your way to something special...and I was!
I was invited by Gillian Goodson to attend a Masterclass by Thomas Rainer on the subject of: “Planting in a Post-Wild World”. Gillian and I met via the world of Twitter and have followed each other’s horticultural tweets for several years. I was already familiar with Thomas’s thoughts from the excellent “Roots and All” gardening podcast by Sarah Wilson. This podcast was sponsored by the London College of Garden Design (LCGD) who, along with London Stone, assisted in promoting the Masterclass. Gillian invited both LCGD and London Stone to take part in the day recognising that both LCGD and London Stone have given so much to the industry. It is part of her way in giving back.
Read MoreTap into November’s uniqueness and nonchalance – go on, let that inner freak out! It is astonishing and possibly a good thing that there is no one else exactly like you. Walk tall. Break out of that mold that shields the inner you.
The sexy, hot siren of summer has sped away. The fireworks of early autumnal colour is coming to an end. The frosty, ice queen of winter is yet to strike. We are at the threshold that is unique to November – a wonderful bridging month. Don’t be tempted to shoehorn her to fit into a pacier style. Let her standalone but waste her at your peril. A time for planning; for taking stock, for being grateful and for doing all those odd jobs in the garden - a brilliant time to prep and organise so crack that whip!
Read MoreOnly in our wildest dreams could we have imagined this great British summer of 2018, an exceptional summer: a blaze of joy and giddiness (and a few rain dances!). The weather has led by example showing us that certain things really are possible – we just have to believe!
Read MoreSpring is bouncing her way to our doorsteps! It is the month when Aphrodite and Venus, the Greek and Roman goddesses of love are celebrated.
Read MoreAll rise for a shiny, brand new year! Such a great opportunity for rewriting aspects of your life – what’s your new beginning? Shed those layers that have been holding you back. Start afresh, whether it’s physical and you are in need of a detox, or letting go of certain fears or negative thinking. Embrace a can-do attitude: discover a new hobby, learn a new language, master a culinary skill or prove that you have a green thumb after all!
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